Birth date: May 7, 1955 Death date: Aug 12, 2018
James R. Pierobon, 63, died August 12, 2018 at his home in Leesburg, VA with several members of his loving family at his side. Jim passed peacefully after a courageous and hard-fought battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He is survived Read Obituary
Jim's reporting skills ad tenacity were a tremendous help in shining a light on the barriers that are sometimes erected against renewable energy in the Southeast. I really value his time and dedication in his final years to spreading knowledge about this important climate solution.
I admired greatly Jim's talents as a reporter and his dedication to renewable energy. I am so terribly sad to learn that he is gone. His work mattered. Vivian Thomson
I am so sorry for your family's loss of Jim. I greatly enjoyed the articles he wrote for Southeast Energy News and other branches of the Energy News Network.
Jim was my fraternity brother at the FIJI House at Mizzou. The spirit and enthusiasm of his youth never wained. He had a voracious curiosity and a kind hearted nature. He and Mimi visited us in Colorado many years ago as did he and Andy a few years later.
I will always remember Jim fondly and hope for Andy, family all those close to him that his life always brings a smile to your lips before his passing brings a tear to your eye.
Tony Ritchie
I met Jim 40+ years ago as a pledge in the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at the University of Missouri. He was then as I always found him to be later in life, outgoing, friendly and fun. As I think everyone who knew Jim would say, he was truly one of the "Good Guys" and as we all knew him, a Brother to be counted on and a man we proudly referred to as a friend. Jim was a great sport and always enjoyed the back and forth conversations we all had, whether he was on the giving or receiving end of our joking. Certainly far beyond the realm of our Chi Mu group he will be missed. Jim helped me to create a network of over 30 former Fraternity Brothers who kept in touch with each other over the past decade by competing in our own online tournaments. Each of us has lived a fuller life because of our connection to Jim. Our condolences to Andy and all of the Pierobon family.
Max A Carey
Chi Mu Chapter
Phi Gamma Delta
Always enjoyed talking with Jim at various Mizzou alumni events through the years. His passion for his work, family and Mizzou was amazing. Even in the roughest of times, Jim stood by his alma mater and always offered a helping hand. It's people like Jim that makes my job so wonderful...and make Mizzou a special place.
From the Mizzou alumni family, our deepest condolences to Jim's loved ones. He was a True Tiger.
Todd McCubbin
Executive Director
Mizzou Alumni Association
I loved Jim as a friend and Fiji brother. He was a great husband and dad, and a friend to countless people. I'm sorry he's gone. I'll miss him a lot. So will his Chi Mu brothers from Mizzou, who nicknamed him "Purebred" when he was a pledge. A lot of guys have a hole in their hearts this week.
Jim and I were roommates at 704 College Blvd. in Columbia. I transferred in from SMU and affiliated with the Fijis at Mizzou. We were both in J-school, so it was comfortable for us to share a room in the fraternity house. Jim used to crush Oreos into a glass of milk before bedtime. It was his way of relaxing after a long day, but I liked to think that he needed all that sugar to fuel his light speed brain activity all night.
Manic, frenetic, gregarious, loud, bigger than life, unstoppable, driven, intense, funny, loyal and dedicated. There will never be another like him. We are all the richer for having known him.
I remember a skiing trip he made to Colorado several years ago. My family has lived in the Denver area for 34 years. Just off the lift, we stood at the top of a run admiring the view and discussing the angle of descent. Jim would have no talk of caution. His eyes told me he was feelin' it. He pointed his tips downhill and he was off. I'd never seen him happier. And now I know he's even happier still because he's free styling in heaven.
To Andy, Mimi and Nancy, and all of Jim's family and friends, may God bless you and bring you comfort in these really difficult days.
Steve Haigh
