BRISTOL — Businessman, philanthropist, William & Mary alum and university supporter James W. “Jim” McGlothlin passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at his home in Bristol.

McGlothlin was born on June 18, 1940, in Buchanan County, the son of the late Woodrow and Sally Ann McGlothlin, and attended William & Mary, graduating with a degree in psychology in 1962 and a law degree from Marshall Wythe School of Law in 1964.

According to a William & Mary biography, returning to his hometown of Grundy, he practiced law until 1970, when he became Founding Partner of United Coal Company. Later merged into The United Company, for four decades, he served as the Chairman/CEO of the company and its many subsidiaries. According to local media reports, he is credited with being a pivotal player in bringing a

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