James Henry Diamond, 79, died Aug. 19, 2010, at his home.
He was born in Vero Beach and was a longtime resident. Before retirement, he was a chemist at 3M for 40 years in St. Paul, Minn., and Austin, Texas.
He was a volunteer in the Genealogy Department of the Henry County Museum. He graduated from Vero Beach High School in 1948.
Survivors include his wife, Velma Diamond; sons, Patrick and David; daughter, Peggy; stepchildren, Bill, Michael and Tris; and 11 grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Henry County Museum Genealogy Department, P.O. Box 65, Clinton, MO 64735.
A Mass was celebrated Aug. 23 at Holy Rosary Church, followed by burial at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.
Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory in Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com/obit.php.