James "Jim" Barrup, age 75, peacefully died and left this world to be with the Lord on July 3, 2026. Born September 10, 1950, Jim lived in Brownington his entire life. Born as the sixth of seven children to Lee and Alta Barrup (White). Jim's roots were deep in farming and agriculture. He continued to enjoy watching his beef in the pasture or deer wandering around his property until his last days, but he loved to fish more than any other outdoor activity. He was especially known for his talent at catching brook trout, and he regularly shared his harvest with his neighbors.

A Navy veteran during the Vietnam War, Jim always took the time to engage his fellow veterans in conversation whether in the community or at the VA clinic. He felt that there were many of his fellow vets who struggled more than he did.  Jim was a longtime supporter of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).

He frequently gave to the local youth groups and was passionate about helping children with medical issues. St. Jude's was another cause that he strongly believed in. But Jim never forgot the local kids in the area and was well known for giving them $5 or a sleeve of candy on holidays such as Christmas or Halloween.

When he was still able to drive around the Kingdom, Jim was known to be one of many locals stopping for coffee at the Evansville Trading Post, and he would frequently spend long periods of time shooting the breeze with the regulars there. He could also frequently be found parked in the North Beach lot at Willoughby reading his paper.

Jim married Linda Hall from Island Pond in 1973, and they welcomed their only child Lee into their small family in 1974.  Jim worked alongside Lee for many years including chores such as milking cows, haying fields, boiling maple syrup, and logging trees.  Jim was proud of the amount of wood that he could pull with his little 35hp Kubota.

For Jim, his greatest joy in life came from his three grandchildren, and he always told everyone who would listen how proud he was of them.  He will be missed by his family more than words can express.

Jim is survived by his son Lee and wife, Amy, of Brownington and his three grandchildren: Zachary, Morgan, and Sommer. Jim was also extremely thankful for the continued friendship and care that he received from his former wife, Linda.

Jim was a true Vermonter… a dying breed.

No public service will be held at Jim's request.

If anyone would like to make a donation in his name, please support St. Jude's or the DAV.