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Longtime North Escambia Building Inspector James ‘Jimbo’ Horan Passes Away
January 13, 2026
A beloved building inspector who devoted most of his career to serving citizens in North Escambia has passed away.
James “Jimbo” Edward Horan, Sr., of Molino was 64.
Horan retired in November 2023 after a combined 17 years as an inspector in the Escambia County Building Services Department. He was originally hired in May 2005 and re-hired in January 2016, performing structural inspections on residential and commercial projects in Escambia County.
“James has firmly established himself as the technical expert for inspections on the northern end of Escambia County, invaluable to contractors and fellow employees in resolving difficult construction obstacles**,” a** November 2023 Escambia County Board of County Commissioners proclamation stated as Horan was honored upon his retirement.
He was also a baseball coach, home builder, cabinet maker, farmer and mechanic. His hobbies included racing and fishing.
Horan is survived by his wife Lisa, five siblings, two children, three step-children, and numerous other family members.
For the complete obituary, including service details, click here.
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11 Responses to “Longtime North Escambia Building Inspector James ‘Jimbo’ Horan Passes Away”
After countless cars passed up a horrible accident that my wife and son werebin, Jimbo stopped to check on them, offer assistance, and stayed with them until I arrived on scene.
He gave me a flashlight to help make us visible. I’m sorry amd praying for his family and friends.
A very dependable worker, family man and friend of many years. Rest in peace brother you were a man with great ambition and never afraid of responsibility and working for a living.
I went and visited him a few weeks ago and then took him to lunch. Nicest guy in the world. He barely knew me several years ago, stopped by the house while I was recovering from a surgery to check on me. He went out of his way to do that. Certainly didn’t have to. I was in so much pain, and he was so generous with his time. For what was basically a stranger back then. Wish I would have been able to squeeze in another lunch. God bless you, Lisa.
I’m so sorry to hear of Jimbo’s passing. He was a wonderful man and a friend to all who knew him. Jimbo and my husband (Raymon Hendrix) became friends when we were building our house and afterwards. After Ray passed, Jimbo would stop and talk with me if he saw me outside when he was passing by, to make sure I was doing okay. He was that kind of man, the one who cared about everyone he met. I will miss him immensely. Lisa, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Jimbo. ♥️
I’ve known Jimbo for several years seeing him in the field inspecting house while I was measuring them for the county tax roll. Sorry to hear he passed away. Prayers for Lisa and the rest of the family.
Jimbo was a great asset to the local builders in our community. He was just as equally a great friend whom will be missed by all that were lucky enough to have known him. My condolences to his family.
Jimbo is one of the best men I have ever met in my life. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and provide guidance. He was one of those few people you have a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet that you could depend on.
My heart goes out to Jimbo’s loved ones. He was a cool fellow. Could not have treated me any better when I needed his professional services.
Been a friend of Jimbo’s all of his life !! His family always came to our house to visit for many years he also took good care of care of MR and Mrs Moye for many years !! You will be truly missed my friend you were like Mrs Senovia always said another one of my kids
Lisa. I’m very sorry to hear this. You will be in our prayers.
Everybody liked jimbo sorry for your loss jimbo will be truly miss. Missed RIP JIMBO