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James Proctor Obituary
James was born on Aug. 9, 1932. He was a retired master sergeant in the Air Force and retired civil service. After retiring he became a substitute teacher and helped coach Niceville High School football. He loved sports and played golf at Eglin and enjoyed fishing.
He will be great missed by his family and friends who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Eloisa Proctor. Survivors are his daughter and son-in-law, Monica and Richard Mason of Niceville, Fla.; daughter, Sharon Proctor of Macon, Ga.; sister, Diane Proctor of Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.; and two grandsons, James Richard Mason and Joshua Dean Mason of Niceville.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Heritage Gardens Funeral Home in Niceville.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at Heritage Gardens Funeral Home with burial to follow with military honors in Heritage Gardens Cemetery. You may sign a guest book and offer the family condolence awww.heritagegardensfuneralhome.com. Heritage Gardens Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
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for James Proctor
Martin Harding
November 11, 2020
Msgt Proctor was my first sgt at Sembach ab, I also worked with him everyday. He was such a great guy, he was such a pleasure to work with for 3 yrs. RIP Msgt Proctor
Mama & Pop Bassett
February 17, 2010
Sharon,
Please know that we love you and are thinking about you during this difficult time. I pray that God will be with you and your family.
Greg & Sandra Armstrong
February 17, 2010
Sharon,
We love you and please know that we are praying for you and your family. May God give you peace and comfort you during this difficult time.
Arnie & Rita Hauger
February 17, 2010
Jim
It was truly an honor to know such a knowledgable person as you. You were always pleasant to be around and hold a conversation with wisdom.May you rest in peace
February 16, 2010
Monica & Rick,
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Sorry for the loss he will be greatly missed.
Kathy Harrison and Family
John Shoedel
February 16, 2010
I remember Mr. Proctor as an umpire during ma days of playing baseball. sir may you rest in peace. thank you for your service to our country and our town.
Richard Brunson
February 16, 2010
A good man --- Jim will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know him.
Rest in peace, Jim.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Richard S. Brunson
Norma Hulett
February 16, 2010
Jim,
You were also a fun guy to be around. We had a lot of interesting times on the softball field.
Your umpiring buddy.
Norma Hulett
Ike Isenhour
February 16, 2010
Jim, We will miss you. God speed.
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