July 16, 1951 ~ November 28, 2024

Jim's heartbroken family is saddened to announce his passing on November 28, 2024 (Thanksgiving Day) due to complications of surgery.

Although our hearts are grieving, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the life we were lucky enough to have shared with this amazing, irreplaceable man! He was an exceptional family man, friend, and mentor and a man of integrity who was loyal, generous, and kind, yet very humble.

His family and friends were the cornerstone of his life. He always gave 110% as an amazing and devoted son, husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend. He loved and was loved by all who were lucky enough to be in his circle, of whom there were many. He had a unique way of drawing people to him with his famous dry sense of humor, unassuming manner, likeability, and compassion.

Jim was born in Roosevelt, Utah, to Gilbert Ray Horrocks and Lois Marie Hatch Horrocks. He grew up in the small town of Duchesne, Utah, with his parents and three sisters. The family eventually moved to Salt Lake City, where he attended Wasatch Jr. High School and Skyline High School, graduating in 1969. Jim received his bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Utah in 1976.

Jim spent his career working at Horrocks Engineers side-by-side with his dad, who founded the company in 1968. Jim was an admired leader and mentor to employees, partners, and colleagues. He skillfully guided Horrocks Engineers through huge growth and success after taking the reins of the company from his dad. Jim continued his dad's vision of using innovative solutions to improve lives by providing clean water, better roads, and infrastructure.

Jim is survived by his wife of 52 years, Cindy, children, Kelly (Seth) Latimer and Matthew (Mary) Horrocks, five grandchildren, two sisters Linda (Jeff) Smith and Shelley (Michael) Mann, sister-in-law Shaun Moeller, brother-in-law David (Val) Nyman, stepmother Delores Horrocks, and the Williams family. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Connie Wimmer, and brother-in-law, Lee Wimmer, father-in-law Carl Nyman (Marie Williams), mother-in-law, Nedra Nyman, and brother-in-law, Mark Nyman.

The family will hold a private graveside service. A celebration of life will be held at a future date to be announced.