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Jim Ukrop, former CEO of Ukrop's Supermarkets and Richmond civic leader, dead at 89

Jim Ukrop, the former CEO of Ukrop's Supermarkets and a prominent Richmond civic leader, has died at 89. He helped grow his family's grocery business into a Richmond institution and extended his influence into banking, investing, and philanthropy. Ukrop's legacy is being remembered by city officials and business leaders.

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  • ✓ Jim Ukrop helped turn his family's grocery business into a Richmond institution.
  • ✓ He extended his influence into banking, investing, and philanthropy.
  • ✓ Jim Ukrop was 89 years old when he died.
  • ✓ He was a prominent Richmond civic leader.
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Multiple sources have confirmed Jim Ukrop's death at 89, providing additional details about his life and legacy.

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  1. Jim Ukrop, former CEO of Ukrop's Supermarkets, dead at 89

    Jim Ukrop, the former CEO of Ukrop's Supermarkets and a prominent Richmond civic leader, has died at 89. He helped grow his family's grocery business into a Richmond institution and extended his influence into banking, investing, and philanthropy. Ukrop's legacy is being remembered by city officials and business leaders.

    Why it matters

    Ukrop's Supermarkets was a staple of the Richmond community for decades. Jim Ukrop's leadership and philanthropic efforts had a significant impact on the city. His death has sparked tributes from local officials and business leaders.

    What is confirmed

    • Jim Ukrop helped turn his family's grocery business into a Richmond institution.
    • He extended his influence into banking, investing, and philanthropy.
    • Jim Ukrop was 89 years old when he died.
    • He was a prominent Richmond civic leader.

    What to watch next

    • Further tributes and memorial services for Jim Ukrop
    • Details about the succession of Ukrop's Supermarkets
    • Impact of Jim Ukrop's philanthropic efforts on Richmond
    Sources used for this update (13)
    1. richmond.com — Jim Ukrop, longtime leader of Richmond grocery chain, dies at 89
    2. William & Mary Alumni Magazine — In Memoriam: Honoring James E. Ukrop ’60, L.H.D. ’99, P ’85, G ’25
    3. VPM — Jim Ukrop, who helped grow grocery store into Richmond institution, dies at 89
    4. Richmond Times-Dispatch — Jim Ukrop, longtime leader of Richmond grocery chain, dies at 89
    5. WTVR.com — Jim Ukrop, former CEO of Ukrop's Supermarkets and Richmond civic leader, dead at 89
    6. WWBT — “A true business and civic leader,” Jim Ukrop, former CEO of Ukrop’s Markets, dead at 89
    7. Richmond BizSense — Officials praise Jim Ukrop, local business legend, who died Friday at 89
    8. www.richmonder.org — Jim Ukrop, grocery chain leader and Richmond civic booster ...
    9. www.wtvr.com — Jim Ukrop, former Ukrop's Supermarkets CEO and Richmond civic ...
    10. we-news.com — Richmond mourns long-time civic leader Jim Ukrop, former ...
    11. www.richmonder.org — Richmonders remember the life and legacy of Jim Ukrop
    12. www.chilichili.net — Jim Ukrop, former Ukrop’s Supermarkets CEO and Richmond civic ...
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