James passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Ok Sun “Oggie” Meyers, with whom he shared more than 40 years of marriage, as well as by extended family.
Jim earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Louisville’s J.B. Speed School of Engineering. He devoted more than five decades to advancing aerospace research at NASA’s Langley Research Center. He was known as an innovative researcher in fluid dynamics and laser velocimetry, contributing to numerous technical publications and collaborations that pushed the boundaries of aerodynamic research and testing.
Beyond his professional career, Jim made a lasting impact in the Hampton Roads community through his leadership in the local car-enthusiast world, helping grow the Williamsburg British and Import Car Club and Williamsburg Cars and Coffee into welcoming, active communities.
He will be remembered for his dedication to engineering, his generosity with knowledge and time, and the many colleagues, friends, and family whose lives he touched.
A funeral service will be held on January 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Peninsula Funeral Home, followed by a burial procession to Peninsula Memorial Park.
3 Comments
I am so sorry to hear this news. I worked with Jim at NASA, where he was a mentor, colleague, and friend for 35 years. He was gracious in sharing his knowledge with me. His research made a tremendous contribution to making aircraft and helicopters safer and quieter. My sincere condolences to Oggie.
Our condolences for your loss, God bless your family.
I met Jim 15 years ago. He is my wife’s uncle. I was a poor boy from a poor town and he drove me in one of his exotic cars to Busch Gardens. Made me feel special. I knew him as the “rocket scientist”. Good guy. Praying for Keun Emo.