Obituary: James Pogline

– October 17, 2026 James Anthony Pogline 1946 – 2026 James Anthony Pogline passed away on October 17, 2026, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Jim was born in 1946, to John and Juanita Pogline, James lived a full and adventurous life devoted to family, hard work, service, and exploration—and he was never one to let a perfectly good passport gather dust. James graduated from Hayden High School in 1964 and soon afterward joined the United States Army. He served his country honorably and received an honorable discharge in 1970. Following his military service, James built a long career working in the coal mines. He retired at age 56, traded coal dust for passport stamps, and began traveling the world. His adventures took him to destinations including Mexico, Honduras, and Cambodia, along with plenty of places that likely gave him a good story to tell afterward.

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