James N. Ulm, 81, a resident of Spring City, TN passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012 in a Chattanooga hospital. He retired from GTE and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Landry Ulm; son, Robert James Ulm; and parents, James E. and Laura Mae Bowers Ulm. Survivors include daughter Robin Ulm of Cleveland; two brothers, Dick Hawkins of Indiana and Danny Ulm of Winmac, IN; and one sister, Alice Ulm of Winmac, IN. A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery. Military honors will conclude the service. To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.grissomfh.net.