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Jim Marklein Obituary
The family and many friends of Jim Marklein will gather 2 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009, at River Birch Farm, 4175 Presidents Road in Scottsville, Virginia, to celebrate his life and set him to rest on the land he so loved. He died suddenly at his home on Monday, November 16, 20O9, at the age of 49.
It is not often that it can be said of a young man that he "lived his own life", walking to the rhythm of his own music. He loved people well - touching many lives with a generous heart and a helping hand. These actions were most often accompanied by a characteristic twinkle in his eye and his adventurous, fun loving spirit.
Typical of Jimmy, in place of flowers, the family requests that you make a contribution to the CATEC Foundation, 1000 East Rio Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901. Please specify in Memory of James R. Marklein for the Automotive Program. Your gift will help train young men and women to live a more productive and purposeful life. . .just like Jim did.
Jim is survived by his mother and three sisters.
Anderson Funeral Home of Crozet is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Charlie Lamb
December 17, 2009
If there is any positive to feel from this loss, it would be to take his positive attributes foward in life. With every passing thought about Jim, I'll try to bestow his kindness, warmth, generosity and helpfullness to my future human, interactions and endevors.
Sandy McLaughlin
November 21, 2009
I know Jim through my son, J McLaughlin and will never be able to thank him enough for being there for J all these years. Jim was not only a friend but a mentor to J beginning at a very early age. Jim has to be the most giving, compasonant man that most of us have know. His kindness, generosity and love have meant a great deal for so many of the lives that he has touched. My condolences to your family and all the friends that Jim has. You all will be in my heart and prayers on this, the most difficult day of his death. God bless you all.
Cyndi Shreve
November 21, 2009
My heartfelt condolences to your family..What is there to say about a wonderful person that hasn't already been said about Jimbo by so many? I have only known Jim a short time, but he always had a smile for you. He was the sweetest kindest man you would ever want to meet, and was your friend from the get go. I,along with my co-workers here at the Allied Waste-Fluvanna Transfer Station will miss you Jim. May GOD bless you all at this sad time.
Cyndi Shreve
Kathy Havens
November 20, 2009
Jim was a great guy that will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers to his family. Even though Kellie and I can't be there tomorrow, we will be thinking of you all and saying a little prayer. Jim, you will always have a place in our hearts.
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Blake CARAVATI
November 20, 2009
I have some very fond memories of Jim over 25 years. Some of them not so fine. In the end Jim always made those around him laugh with him and at him. His memory will always shine bright with me. My deepest condolences to his sisters and especially his mother.
Stan Havens
November 20, 2009
We're all going to really miss Jim! What a great friend! Self-made man w/a great talent for making things happen. He lived life to its fullest and compelled others to enjoy life.
"The Leprechaun"
Sherry
November 20, 2009
I did not know Jim Bo very well but he was the only guy that ever talked me into trying bear meat for the first time in my life and he was also the same guy who pretended he didn't see me feed it to his dog when I decided it just wasn't for me. His bon fires were filled with friends , music and laughter Jim Bo wouldn't have had any other way. May God hold you tightly in this very sad time.
November 20, 2009
What a week this has been: laughing one minute & crying the next. I know at times like these it is somewhat cliche to say how he "touched so many lives", but with Jim, that cliche is understatement. I know I, and countless others, will be telling "Jim Marklein" stories until it is our time to join him in Heaven. May God's Love & Peace, which transcends all of our understanding, be with Jim, and his family, forever.
John "Minski" Coleman
Teresa & Shane Black
November 20, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of good times.My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know my son Shane will miss going to Jim's and hanging out . There were always good stories ,when he'd come home.
Lisa Sandridge
November 20, 2009
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Jim. I am thankful that I had the chance to know Jim at the annual Carolton Farm celebration! He always enjoyed himself! May his memories comfort you through this difficult time.
Warren Tomlin
November 20, 2009
To a great friend. Will miss you very much!! "Knothead"
November 20, 2009
Your Son,Brother,uncle,freind was a truly genuine man the most generous person I'v known a freind to all a stranger to no one.
To my son he was Jim with the big trucks and lived in that big shop.Jim was always their to help freinds with anything.He willbe sorley missed but we are all better people to have known him
Go and pave the way for us Jim,visit your people that went before you,and thank you for the people that you brought together,for we now have each other because of you.God bless and comfort your family.
We know you are up thier waiting for us.We willdo our best here without you in our physical presence.
You have touched so many that no one person could understand the magnitude you had here on earth
With more love than I can explain J. Susan &Walk man McLaughlin
November 20, 2009
To a great frend Will miss you
Knothead
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