Jim Lafevers, 80, of Mansfield, formerly of Irving and Ardmore, Oklahoma, took his last motorcycle ride on Saturday, October 30th into the arms of our Heavenly Father. Born on April 14th, 1941 in Oklahoma he was the son of the late Homer and Maurice Lafevers. Welcoming him into Heaven were his parents and brothers, Harold, Jon, and Larry. He graduated from Plainview High school in Oklahoma in 1959 and joined the Navy in 1960 where he served for four years as a radio specialist. On September 24th, 1977, Jim married the love of his life, Sandy. Throughout his career, he served as an engineer in the banking, software, and airline industry where he owns several patents centered around the ATM Machine. He was also the founder and CEO of Techcorp, where he worked as a software developer. When he wasnt working, he loved to hunt, fish, ride his Harley, and spend time with his family. Jim is survived by his loving family: Wife Sandy; daughter, Cindy and son in law Russell Cowen; Sister, Judy Lewis; Grandchildren, Jordan Muse and husband Ryan, Alex Cowen and wife Brandy, Neely Trotter and husband Shane, and Reed Cowen. Great Grandchildren Ace and Brix Trotter, Oaklyn Muse, and Quinn Cowen. Nephew, Brian McGahey and wife Nikki and nieces Jennifer Mendoza and husband Michael, Shay Canterbury and husband Kevin, Anna Collinsworth and husband Jay, Stacey Lafevers, and many wonderful friends. Donations can be made in honor of Jims name to The Gladney Center for Adoption or America Helping Veterans (Todd Weger: 817-876-5790). The family will receive friends 6:00 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Colonial Funeral Home of Irving, 606 West Airport Freeway. The funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2021 in the funeral home chapel. Alex Cowen will officiate. Burial will be later at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway in Dallas. SERVICES

Visitation

Thursday, November 04, 2021 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Colonial Funeral Home 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, TX 75062

Funeral Service

Friday, November 05, 2021 2:00 PM

Colonial Funeral Home Chapel 606 W. Airport Fwy. Irving, TX 75062