James T. (Jim) Chalikis, age 92, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas died December 24, 2020.
He was predeceased by his wife, Edith (Edie).
Born in Chicago, IL, Jim was a graduate of Lane Tech and Illinois College. He served as a U.S. Army intelligence officer in Japan. Jim was a Vice President and Trust Officer for American National Bank and Trust Company in Chicago for many years until accepting a position in Hot Springs Village as trust officer for Arkansas Bank and Trust Co., continuing with First Commercial Bank and retiring as a trust officer for Regions Bank.
Jim was a member of Village United Methodist Church.
He was a trusted advisor to many clients and friends. Jim was active in civic affairs. He was a past president of Hot Springs Village Evening Lions Club and a charter member of VFW Post 10483 as well as a Shriner. Jim enjoyed golf and boating on Lake Coronado.
Jim was a bat boy for the Chicago Cubs from 1943-1946, including the 1945 National League champion team. He traveled with the team and was befriended by the players, Manager Charlie Grimm, and the owner, Philip Wrigley, who paid a fine levied against Jim when he complained to an umpire about a call.
Memorials may be made to Village United Methodist Church, 200 Carmona Road, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909, villageumc.net. Rev. Chris Hemund will officiate at a private inurnment service because of COVID 19. Memories may be shared online at cedarvalefuneralhome.com.
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