James William "Jim" Schofield, 71, of Chesapeake Beach passed away October 27, 2014 at his residence. He was born December 10, 1942 in Chicago, IL to William and Eva (Edmonds) Schofield. Jim was raised in Chicago and graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, IL in 1965, with a B.S. in Accounting.

He married Sally Ann Rogers on April 22, 1978 and they lived in the Chicago area. He was employed in retail as the Midwest Regional Manager for Montgomery Ward. They later moved to Old Town Alexandria, VA and Jim worked for Boat US as a marina coordinator. Jim and Sally also lived on their boat in the Bahamas, and in Jacksonville, FL, where he was a yacht broker. They moved to Chesapeake Beach in 2004, and Jim retired in 2009. He was an avid sailor and loved the Chesapeake Bay and sports cars.

He is survived by his loving wife Sally A. Schofield, a daughter Susan J. Schofield of Louisville, KY, a son Dan J. Schofield of Palatine, IL, grandson Daniel J. "DJ" Schofield and a brother Bob Schofield and wife Donna of Bargersville, IN.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.