James "Jim" B. Hovind, 51, died Monday, November 21, 2011 in his home. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 26th, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Dubuque, with burial to follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. James was born December 23, 1959 in Hazel Green, Wisconsin, the son of Harold and Carol (Miller) Hovind. Jim owned and operated Jim's Auto Repair in Cedar Rapids for over 20 years. Over the years, he built many relationships in his business. He enjoyed working with his hands and his prized tools on various auto projects. Jim liked to go fishing, hunting as well as riding his Harley. Jim is survived by his father Harold of Dubuque; fiancé Beth Schafer; his children Jeffery (Emily) Hovind, Justin Hovind, Jared Hovind, Nicolette (John) Taft and Trenten Schafer; two brothers Mark (Amy) Hovind and Darryl (Carol) Hovind; and one sister Laura (Bill) Snaith; two grandchildren Elizabeth and Zander; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. James is preceded in death by his mother Carol, who died August 4, 2010. Memorials may be directed to the family. The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to St. Lukes Hospice for their loving care of Jim.