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James Adams Obituary

James C. "Mr. Jimmie" Adams, 83, St. Augustine, died Dec. 29, 2008, at the Riverwood Nursing Center in Jacksonville. He was born in Bayard, Fla., one of 17 children, and had resided here all of his life. He had owned and operated Temperature Control Heating and Air Conditioning from 1969 until his retirement. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II in both Normandy and the Pacific Theatre. He was of the Baptist faith. Private services are planned. He is survived by his wife, Mary Alice Adams; two daughters, Anastasia Williams and her husband, Mark, Pamela Sapp and her husband, Kevin, all of St. Augustine; one brother, Louis B. Adams Sr. and his wife, Nita, Macon, Ga.; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Pierre; a grandson, Paul Ryan Pierre; and a stepdaughter, Valerie Prevatt. St. Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Published by St. Augustine Record on Jan. 1, 2009.
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Uncle Jimmy and Dad were still great friends through the years. He will be greatly missed by all of us. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you.

Sandra Manucy & Family

January 2, 2009

Uncle Jimmy will be greatly missed.
My prayers are with you.

Brenda Rewis

January 2, 2009

I have not seen Uncle Jimmy in a long time but have always remembered his kindness along with his bright eyes and smile. I am sorry for your loss. God Bless.

Larry and Laura Adams

January 2, 2009

Mr Adams a true gentleman and special person to have worked with for many years. Always smiling and a joy to see. It is special to have known him.

Ramona Zavacky

January 2, 2009

There was never a time when I saw Uncle Jimmy that I didn't get a big smile and a hug from him. I was so fortunate to have been born into a family with so many tremendous role models to admire and he was a very huge one to me. His kindness towards everyone seemed never ending, but the love he gave and the things he did for his family were always above and beyond. My grandmother (his older sister Irene) once told me "Jimmy is one of the sweetest men God ever sent us to love". Yes, he truly was and a precious gift to all that knew him.

Sherrie Hartley Dixon

January 1, 2009

When we moved to Saint Augustine and began building homes, we were told of those tradesmen to trust and those to avoid. Mr. Adams was one of those to trust and did our heating and air work until he retired. We have missed finding him up in the trusses putting in ductwork, always with a smile - never a complaint. We will miss his friendship. He was very special and heaven has gained one heck of a nice man.

Randy & Carol Brunson

January 1, 2009

What a great guy and friend. Have not seen you in a while my friend but know you are resting peacefully. God Speed. You friend Mike

Michael Stover

January 1, 2009

My heart is saddened at the death of Uncle Jimmy. As one of my very favorite uncles, he will be missed. My thoughts are with you and always remember the wonderful memories he left. He left many wonderful memories for me, not only as a child but as I grew into adulthood. May your memories always be with you and the good thoughts of what he left before his illness. May you find comfort, Sincerly, Gail Adams Keeny

Linda Gail Keeny

January 1, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Uncle Jimmy will be missed by all of us. May God Bless You.
Gale & Wilbur Ashton & family

Gale Ashton

January 1, 2009

Thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Anastasia Williams

Anastasia Williams

January 1, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Laverne Hartley Conner

January 1, 2009

There is never enough time to make up for times we failed to spend with each other. We think about missed opportunities that we could have spent with Uncle Jimmy. Now he is gone. I am so glad that I did have time to go to the nursing home and hospital the last few months of his life. I will always have the memories of his last smile. For those who did not have the opportunity, I would like you to know that he was alert until the end and we were able to talk to him and let him know about the family. You know my mom, LaVerne Hartley Conner, took the time to tell her stories! She talked about grandpa and grandma Adams and his brothers and sisters. Things she remembered from his past and the present. Jesus, grant all peace.

Barbara Nobles Kizer

January 1, 2009

THOSE WE HOLD MOST DEAR NEVER TRULY LEAVE US... THEY LIVE ON IN THE KINDNESSES THEY SHOWED,THE COMFORT THEY SHARED AND THE LOVE THEY BROUGHT TO OUR LIVES.
GOD BE WITH ALL THE SADDEN HEARTS FOR UNCLE JIMMIE.

JOYCEANN BILL (TANNER)

January 1, 2009

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