James “Jim” Walter Carrico, long-time resident of Terlingua, passed away on November 1, 2025, in Fort Stockton. He was 91 years old.

Jim was born on October 30, 1934, in Dover, Ohio, to Walter L. Carrico and Helen (Carroll) Carrico. He was a graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where he met Virginia (Ginny) Galloway. They married in June 1956.

After completing service in the United States Marine Corps, in 1960 Jim got a job with the National Park Service at Mesa Verde National Park. He spent the next 30 years working in national parks throughout the U.S. His last assignment was as superintendent at Big Bend National Park. After retiring from the National Park Service, Jim worked for Texas Parks and Wildlife at Big Bend Ranch State Park and later was a partner at Desert Sports in Terlingua, Texas.

Jim is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ginny; daughters Lisa and Marge (Jim Traylor) and son Pete (Karen); four grandchildren and one great grandchild.

No services are planned at this time. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.