WILMINGTON — James Pete “Jim” Economou, 84, born Feb. 29, 1936, passed away Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, at Hospice of Wilmington with his wife of 37 years, Carol Economou, and son, Pete Economou, by his side.
Born in Nebraska City, Nebraska, to Peter Konstantine and Kalliori Mavros Economou, they moved to Fayetteville when he was six years old. He graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1953.
After serving in the U.S. Army, he then attended North Carolina State University, obtaining his Wood Technology Degree. In the 1970s, he opened the Whiteville Georgia-Pacific plant as the general manager with a special focus on special treated pressed plywood. After moving to Wilmington in the 1980s, he met his wife, Carol, and they blended their families on Aug. 6, 1983.
Following in his dad’s footsteps and his own dream of owning a restaurant, they bought and ran The Original Salt Works on Oleander Drive for 13 years, establishing a very large, loyal network of staff and customers who all became great friends and extended family.
Retirement allowed him more time for his hobby of building and flying of R.C. airplanes. As a member of the R.C. Model Club of Wilmington, he was a part of the Wright Brothers replica that hung in the ILM airport terminal lobby.
As a member of the St. John’s Episcopal Church, he was active in several ministries, including Unseen Guest Meals, Interfaith Homeless Shelter Mission, Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard and a special fun weekly lunch with his ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out) buddies.
Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, was his brother, Gus.
Surviving are his loving wife, Carol; son, Peter (Tyler) Economou; step-kids, David (Kim), Mike (Laurie) and “Mia” Maria (Mike); four grandkids, Trisha (Bobby), Lauren, Michael and M.J.; and one great-grandson, Aiden.
A private graveside service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 16., at St. John’s Church Memorial Garden.
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