Jim was born on September 25th, 1922 in Co Tipperary. Jim's father was Richard Keevey and his mother was Margaret Keheo. His paternal grandparents were John Keevey and O' Meara. He had a brother named John. He was the younger of the two children. He died at the age of 84 on April 26th, 2007 in Co Wexford.