James John Standing, Jr., 75, of Edgewater, FL died October 18, 2009.  Mr. Standing was born September 6, 1934 in Virginia Beach, VA to Marie and James J. Standing.  He was a graduate of Virginia Beach High School and attended Wake Forest University and E. Carolina University.  Jim later moved to Morgan City, LA and worked as a commercial diver in the oil industry.  He and his wife, Patricia moved to Edgewater, FL in 2000 from Baton Rouge, LA.  Jim enjoyed gardening, and his computer where he keep up with all of his many friends.  Jim also enjoyed college football.  He is survived by his loving wife, Pat; his children, Barbara (Ken) Hudson of Memphis, TN, Marie Standing of Santa Monica, CA and JJ Standing of Morgan City, LA; eight brothers and sisters, Diane (Bill) Perry of Annapolis, MD, Robert (Kathy) and Guy Standing of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Patrick (Lisa), Michael (Helen), Steve (Becky) Standing and Marie (Scott) Beck  all of Virginia Beach, and Mary Linda (Dennis ) Merklinger of Lexington, VA and 85 nieces and nephews. Celebration of Life will be held 3:00PM, Monday, October 26, 2009 at the Buena Vista Inn, New Smyrna Beach, FL.  Cremation arrangements by Baldwin Brothers Cremation Society New Smyrna Beach.