WILLIAMSBURG, Va., Sept. 26 -- William and Mary issued the following news release:
The following story was originally published on the W&M Alumni Magazine website. - Ed.
James "Jim" E. Ukrop '60, L.H.D. '99, P '85, G '25, whose visionary leadership in business, philanthropy and civic development helped transform Richmond, Virginia, and elevated generations of students at William & Mary, died on Sept. 25, 2026, in Richmond. He was 89years old.He is survived by his wife of more than six decades,Barbara "Bobbie" Berkeley Ukrop '61, L.H.D. '23, P '85, G '25; his brother, Robert "Bobby" Ukrop; his sons, Scott Ukrop '85 and his wife, Lilo; Joseph Edward "Ted" Ukrop P '25 and his wife, Katie; his five grandchildren, including Emma Ukrop M.Ed. '2...