![]() ![]() He served as President of the Chesapeake AP Broadcaster’s Association. ![]() In 1978, Capt’n Jim and a group of investors purchased WAMD in Aberdeen. He was affiliated with WBAL Radio and Television for many years and became General Manager of WVOB in Bel Air in 1968. Capt’n Jim was a recognized radio personality, as well. ‘Capt’n Jim’ McMahan Commission on Veterans Affairs.” County Executive Glassman has also ordered the Harford County flags lowered in his memory from sunrise on April 30 through sunset on May 2. Capt’n Jim’s family was honored to learn that Harford County Executive Barry Glassman is sending legislation to the County Council renaming the Harford County Veterans’ Affairs Commission as the “James V. He remained active with the Harford County Veterans’ Affairs Commission until his passing. Capt’n Jim restructured the Harford County Veterans’ Affairs Commission, established the annual Veterans’ Fair, and was an outspoken speaker on veteran’s behalf. Capt’n Jim spent his whole life in Harford County, had his business here, and retired here after the military. He was elected to serve on the Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners (2003-2006) and Harford County Council (2006-2018). He contributed to Bel Air as a life member of the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company and was a sworn officer of the Bel Air Police Department. Howard Kelly, one of the founding surgeons of the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Capt’n Jim was one of the original founders of the Bel Air Fourth of July Parade, co-founder of the Bel Air Community Band, founder and Director (Emeritus) of the Bel Air Community Chorus, he served as President of the Bel Air Chamber of Commerce, was President and founder of the Ripken Museum in Aberdeen, served as the Public Safety liaison for the County Council, and served as liaison and President of the Liriodendron Foundation which maintains the former summer home of Dr. In 1967, he was selected as one of “Maryland’s Five Outstanding Young Men” by the Maryland Jaycees. He also championed the request to place a Jewish menorah at the Bel Air Town Hall. His efforts to improve his community in the 1960s included working with Main Street merchants to remove overhead power lines and poles to enhance and modernize downtown Bel Air. Capt’n Jim’s service to his local community spanned decades. He loved his country and above all else, wanted to be remembered as a patriot. Army, Retired, also presented him with the Army Public Service Commendation Medal. For this service, he was awarded the French National Defense Medal, Gold Echelon. Naval Academy for the Annual French Monument Ceremony which honors the French soldiers who gave their lives during the American Revolution. Capt’n Jim retired as a Colonel (MD) after serving more than thirty years on active duty, in the Army Reserves, and in the MDDF (State Guard.) For over fifteen years after retiring, he was the Ceremonial Commander of Midshipmen at the U.S. He was awarded an Army Commendation, the National Defense Ribbon, the Reserve Component Ribbon, and the Maryland Army National Guard Meritorious Service Award. Capt’n Jim served in the 128th Signal Company and 972nd Signal Battalion. Most recently, Capt’n Jim was pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Biblical Archeology at Newburgh Theological Seminary and College of the Bible and anticipated graduating this June. He was appointed an Academic Fellow after graduating in 2011 from the University of Maryland’s Academy of Excellence for Local Governance, School of Public Policy. He was called to active duty in 1961, disrupting his studies at the University of Baltimore Law School. ![]() Army Signal Corp upon graduation in 1960. degree from Western Maryland College and was commissioned as Second Lieutenant in the U.S. After graduating from Bel Air High School in 1956, he received a B.A. He had an expanded sense of family, which included his friends, neighbors, and Harford County itself and possessed boundless energy and enthusiasm for helping his fellow man. He was truly a hometown boy who cared deeply for his neighbors and contributed to the growth and welfare of his community. He appreciated being born, raised, and educated in Harford County. Capt’n Jim lived his life as a proud and loyal citizen of Bel Air. (Jack) McMahan IV stepson, Sean Edmund Coffey of Knoxville, TN and his lady, Patricia Welk Wolf of White Hall. Betsy Diann McMahan of Bel Air two grandchildren, Carlyn Anita McMahan and James V. McMahan III and daughter-in-law, Jennifer McMahan of Bel Air daughter, Rev. Capt’n Jim is survived by his sister, Pauline P. Vaughan McMahan Sr and Selena McMahan, nee Pickett. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of Chief (Emeritus) J. “Capt’n Jim” McMahan Jr, age 82, of Bel Air, Maryland peacefully passed away on Apof liver cancer. ![]()
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