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James Bean Obituary

James Vaughn Bean, 36, passed away on January 2, 2005. He died in a house fire while attempting to rescue his dogs along with the other people sleeping throughout the home. He was born May 3, 1968 in Corpus Christi, TX and graduated from Prague High School in 1986. He attended OU and UCO, majoring in Art. For more than a decade, James was an antique dealer and estate liquidator in Oklahoma City and surrounding communities. He owned James Bean Antiques in Nichols Hills and Absolute Estate Liquidations by James Bean. His father, Leaford Bean, and his mother, Bernice Bean, preceded James in death. James is survived by many close friends and thousands of acquaintances. James' friends were his family and he was never alone. He was always surrounded by those who loved him the most. He was a man who loved many and was a friend to those when they needed a friend the most, and with his passing he will be deeply missed. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 8, 2:00 pm, at the Church of the Open Arms (NW 31st and Pennsylvania Avenue). Contributions to help cover funeral expenses my be sent to: Brian Benson, 505 NW 32, OKC, OK. 73118

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Published by Oklahoman on Jan. 6, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for James Bean

Sponsored by Brian Benson.

97 Entries

bradley holt

March 3, 2023

Never a more wonderful, loving, accepting being as he!!! Not a day goes by. Where James. Is not. Forever. On. My. Mind!!!!

Sammy D Carpenter

January 6, 2019

James. I consider more and more the effect you had on me. The first day I saw you in Kindergarten in that tiger suit... everyone else became scenery. My mom thought you were a genius. I only know you had every weekend planned from antique shopping, ceramic painting, fort building, animal shelters, chigger infested summers in that red creek and the bat cave...it goes on and on, summer after summer, days on days making up plays and drawing and reading stacks of comics. Every time Bernice got you toys, you made sure I went home with one. You gave me that little Batman figure and you took Robin and we thought we would study forensics and get criminal law degrees and fight crime. You made it through the winter storm the day of mom's funeral and one of the things I remember most is you telling me "She looked really pretty." I remember you breaking one of her figurines and her yelling at you because she thought you were my brother. You showed up the next day with a new set. We fought like brothers but you made me so much of what I am today. I didn't dream of you for years, then you started visiting me ... and I go very rarely without hearing "Goodbye Stranger" by Supertramp, the song we always played on the jukebox. How did I get so lucky to have had such a unique and generous childhood friend? You led and I followed....and I look everywhere for you now. Be seeing you

September 19, 2017

James, I think about you so often..There was never a time in my life that you weren't there for me. When we wan't to laugh, we laughed, and when we wanted to cry, we always found our way back to happiness and laughter. I can honestly say that there has been no-one in my life before, during, or since you that has meant more to me, or will ever mean as much. I wasn't there to tell you goodbye, but honestly...I can't. You have been my friend for more than 30 years...and will always be with me.

Always and forever...I love you

CarolAnne LaBelle

Syndi Watkins-Miles

October 9, 2015

A friend directed me to this site for the great estate sales. Imagine my surprise to see it is named after a dear classmate. I had heard of his passing but didn't know what he had done with his life. What a great impact he made on this world and a wonderful legacy for those who knew and loved him. I'm very proud to have known James and sorry that I didn't get to see him after we graduated.
Syndi Watkins-Miles

Jovonna Maynard

February 23, 2015

You are in my prayers.

Kristine Hutton (ne Doherty )

February 19, 2015

Wow it has been over 10 years still think of you often and the funny things we did and said..I know you are having a good laugh in heaven..keep them smiling for me!

Floyd

February 17, 2015

Going through some old Fat Tuesday pics that you are in, James. You always celebrated the holidays and life so much. A couple weeks ago was the 25th anniversary of when we met, and what a fun run it was. I miss you dearly.

Ron Banks

November 26, 2014

James, who only knew me from his estate sales, gave me an introduction to a friend who was selling house. I was new in Real Estate and though James didn't know me well, he was willing to give me a helping hand.

joy davis

September 26, 2012

James was a special angle that brought joy to many people ,rest in peace may god bless you and your family.

February 17, 2012

I want to thank you for giving me the best days of my life. I miss you baby, I always will.

Crystal Lewis

January 5, 2012

Its been 7 years since that dreadful day! i still think about you everyday.i love you James.

Jan Davis

September 25, 2011

I was looking for help with estate sales/liquidation and James Bean company was on my list to contact. I spoke with Brian briefly. Then I came to this site and memorial page. I so enjoyed viewing the photos of joyful times in James Bean's life.

I can only envy James Bean's loved ones, family, friends, because they shared their lives with this exceptional person. Though I never knew or met him, I know he IS a wonderful soul with a beautiful spirit.

We are all here only for a short while, and James seemed to have enjoyed his life to the fullest. What a blessing.

May his light continue to shine in the hearts and memories of those who loved him.

Angie McIntyre Buford

March 30, 2011

We love you James and have thought of you often over the years. You were an angel dropped here for us to share in your joy for a period of time. You will always live here in our hearts.

Kristine Doherty

December 4, 2010

I was driving home, remembering when James, Dorothy and I went to Shawnee to the drive-in theater and we were watching the most cheesy scary movies, and we were laughing, and James kept hitting his brake pad on accident, but the guy behind us came up and knocked on the window at a scary moment and we all screamed and when he asked us to be careful and James said sure, but we laughed about him getting us a the right moment all night and I still laugh when I think of the many memories I had with James, love you and miss you buddy...

November 1, 2010

love & miss you James, Halloween misses you too, in fact every holiday would be sweeter with you in the world ~blessed be~ XOXO May & Banika

Cindy Melton

October 29, 2010

James will always be thought of by many who miss his infectious smile and loving personality!

JOVONNA MAYNARD

October 28, 2010

I ENJOYED GOING TO HIS ESTATE SALES HE ALWAYS MADE YOU LAUGH. MISS HIM.

Kristine Doherty

June 22, 2010

James I cannot believe you are not here to enjoy the next day with us, James and I went through a lot during high school, and stood by each other's side through the loss of his father and the family problems I went through, we definitely always found a way to make the other laugh with cheer during the darkest hours of our lives, I am sad that I did not find you earlier, I don't know if I could have made a difference that day, or if anyone could have, we might never know... but I know what James would say to make me smile today, and that will stay with me forever...

Crystal Lewis

March 4, 2010

hi baby doll its me, i was just sitting here thinking about you (not that i dont think about you every day but i was thinking about you today more than usual).i miss you so much.i still have the streamers off the balloons we all set off the yr after.they are tied to my rear view mirror and i look at them every day and wish you were still here and how much i love you and miss you.

Amy Webster

February 5, 2010

Sweet James, I think of you often...

Dorothy Krauter Cook

January 5, 2010

Today I write to those that read this but I wish I was writing to you. I think of you often. You were my first boyfriend. I remember good times. It is a comfort to me to be able to do this and know you had found your thing. It is an honor to have been part of your life. I know you touched many peoples lives. Miss you, Dorothy

Delinda Davis

January 3, 2010

I miss you baby, I guess I always will. I wish I had...Well, that is all I can do now, wish I had done things differently. I love you, my friend, my heart, my second self. Nothing, not even death will keep me from you.

Sharon May

December 18, 2009

James sounds like a very giving person. I'm sure he is with the Lord.

December 13, 2009

Precious James, miss you, love you! XOXO May & Banika

Rene Barnes/Bullard

December 12, 2009

I rember James as one of the girls,we had a thing about : green jello,water bed and blue somthing I cant rember. We called him binny winne he was so short. I'll miss him and will steel think of him

Ronda Rogers/kenyon

December 10, 2009

have not talked to James in YRS he was in the same grade was my brother me 2yrs older from prague. I have thought of james alot so joined classmatts.com in hopes to hind him,seen his name but that was it. He was loved by all and will be missed

September 20, 2009

It's amazing how you can be physically seperated from someone for years.... but emotionally, they are always right beside you. You will never leave my heart. ~Neish

Ramona Filippo-Gray

September 18, 2009

my dear friend we were not in contact for a long time and you were a true friend to me, I adored everything about yu when we were in high school you brought a smile to everyone's face you are missed dearly.

Linda Poe

September 13, 2009

How I miss you and Robert that have gone before me ... words can not discribe !
I love the memories of stories and smiles - I think the stories with all the color we each added, bring back so many memories and thoughts of 'good old times'. God bless you all that had to go first. Lots of Love and hugs. Brian and I miss you guys. Linda

Rita Scott

March 27, 2009

I did not know James, but I do know Brad and through the words that have been spoken all I can say he must have been a wonderful caring man. We are BLESSED to have Brad in our family now I know he is still haunted by the tragedy of that night, we can only hope that as time does go buy that the pain lessons for our Brad and many more that are dealing with his loss, and I can say James has never been forgotten by Brad or obviously many more loving people. God has rested his soul, may he also do that for the rest of the ones that loved him so dearly and deeply.

Rita

CRYSTAL LEWIS

February 5, 2009

MY SWEETEST JAMES,
IT HAS BEEN 4 YRS SINCE THAT AWFUL DAY AND NOT ONE DAY GOES BY THAT I DONT THINK ABOUT YOU AND WHAT A WONDERFUL PERSON YOU WERE.YOU ARE SO VERY MISSED.I MISS YOU SO MUCH SWEET HEART.YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS.I LOVE YOU MY HEART!

Cyn Burton

January 31, 2009

James,
I've been in Europe for 7 years living the life of a bohemian photographer. Now upon returning to OKC, I find you are no longer with us. You're one of the people I wanted to see most and to share my art with. I know you're watching and smiling from beyond but it just isn't the same as seeing your ebullient, happy face! You are sorely and sweetly missed.

Tarek Al-Hakim

January 21, 2009

Hello,
my name is Tarek Al-Hakim,
I live in Hamburg in the Federal Republic of Germany. Recently a friend of my mom named Evi Tabandeh asked me to investigate for her father, Mr Leaford O. Bean, who was a pilot at the U.S. Airforce. His wife was a lady named Bernice and both of them lived in several cities in the U.S., i.e. Corpus Christi in Texas, Oklahoma City and Moore. Their best friends were named Bob and Hazle Baldwin. Mrs Tabandeh asked me to investigate for her, because she doesn't know to handle the internet well nor to "google" appropriately. So I did the job for her and thought by myself when I found this page, that many information do agree actually with those Mrs Tabandeh gave to me. Now please if there was anyone to help us in this issue please let us know. My Email adress is: [email protected]

Thanks for your patience

Sincerely

Tarek

Floyd

January 4, 2009

Just four years ago, James, on a cold January day like this morning, that we recieved the unconcievable news, that our dear James was no longer among us, and that we would never hear that chalkboard screeching annoying laughter again, and it made us all so sad. I found an old birthday card you sent me the other day, and I showed it to Doc, who said "thats hilarious". Love and miss ya!

January 3, 2009

Hugs James, though it's been 4yrs. (sigh) since your passing, it seems like only yesterday that your laughter was filling the room.
Love you, miss you ... May and Banika

Nite Owl

July 28, 2008

Hugs James ... you come to mind often, your smile, your laughter, your grand since of humor, and endearing witty ways are forever my pleasure.
Much love sweet man, always!
XO May & Banika

Floyd Martin

May 1, 2008

Hi James, as we enter this weekend that would have been your 40th birthday, I can't help but think of all the fun we would have had, and it makes me sad, then I remember all the fun we DID have, and it makes me smile. I love and miss you more then you will ever know, and more then I ever thought I would.

brad holt

January 22, 2008

sometimes i sit and wonder
and i just can't seem to believe
what a blessing it was to be loved by you.
you're an angel sent to me
you're the star that lights up my sky.
you're the one who made me see
that you don't need wings to fly,
and your love has set me free!
cause you're the one who makes me whole
in my heart and in my soul.
and just like the sun you showed me the light.
i'm amazed and your the reason why.
before i was blind,
i didn't know which path to choose.
you proured all this love into my heart,
and now there's now way i can lose.
and when i have no faith in myself
you're the one who makes me strong.
cause your the one who made me whole,
in my heart and soul.

Delinda Davis

January 14, 2008

I mourn for you everyday, time has no meaning. I would give anything, to talk to you one more time.

I love you baby.

In the Bible Jesus says "In my father's house there many rooms... I am going there to prepare a place for you." (John 14:2). That sounds just like James. Finally, he will have, what his beautiful heart had always longed for, a mansion to decorate, for all his friends to live together, as family.

I never loved anyone the way I loved James Bean. I know when I get to heaven, he will be the first person I see and he will say, "Hey baby, what took you so long, I got your room all ready". I know that I won't be alone there, you all will be there too (well, eventually).

I can see it. The manision, the gardens, the dogs, the adventures and laughing, tons of laughter.

Everytime Pink sings "Who Knew" I cry. I know you guys feel the same way.

January 13, 2008

Yes Sweet James .... your laughter was simply the best, we think of you often, miss you, love you ....
XOXO May & Banika

Betty Leija

January 11, 2008

James, my husband and I had the pleasure of meeting you and Brian through estate sales. You won us over with your great personality and honest and fair nature. I can still hear your infectious laughter as you sat and smoked a cigarette.

C M

January 3, 2008

I can't believe it's been 3 years. It does not get better. Can hardly wait until our next time around...

CRYSTAL LEWIS

September 5, 2007

HI HONEY ITS ME.ITS BEEN CLOSE TO THREE YEARS SINCE YOU PASSED BUT THERE HASNT BEEN ONE DAY THATS GONE BY THAT I HAVENT THOUGHT OF YOU.ALL THE TIMES YOU WOULD COME IN AND GET COFFEE,CIGS,AND GAS ON YOUR WAY TO AN ESTATE SALE OR ALL THE NIGHTS WE SPENT PARTYING AT THE CLUBS.LOTS OF THINGS HAVE HAPPENED SINCE THAT AWFUL MORNING BUT I HAVE THOUGHT OF YOU EVERY MOMENT.YOU WILL ALWAYS BE ON MY MIND.I LOVE YOU MY DARLING JAMES.

Vickie Nowlin

April 19, 2007

My first memory of James Bean was meeting him (and Brian) at their Western Ave. Antique Mall. They rented a booth to me and he was so enthusiastic about it all. Always giggling and smoking a cigarette (and all the while saying he was about to quit), he made it fun to go in and hang out awhile after working the space I'd rented. After I got to know him, he always greeted me with his, "Hello, Sweetie!" or "Hi, there, Darlin!". A hug usually followed the greeting long after I moved out of the mall and went on my way. He never was discouraging to me, even as I left to do my own thing. Advise was always forthcoming and he never acted like my booth or design work was anything but fine. (even when it was just plain and ordinary compared to his flamboyant talent) I did learn alot from him and Bryan about staging and merchandising, and have gone on to be more creative thanks to them and other designer friends I have. He never put me down to my face or ever made me feel untalented. (and I know that some of my put-togethers were just plain awful) I did appreciate that. AND, he always tried to give me a price break on items that he had for sale. Sometimes I think he just flat enjoyed seeing we pseudo dealers get bargains. James was a one of a kind individual.

My prayer is that I will meet up with him again on those streets of gold...with him orchestrating a huge portion of design work on those mansions in heaven. I know that God is Good, so it just could happen. I only hope that I will be able to help out. What a great way to spend eternity!

All the best to his loved ones and friends. It is admirable that you are so diligent to keep his memory alive and vibrant since his death.

God Bless and keep you till you all meet again.

Vickie Nowlin

January 3, 2007

HAPPY NEW YEAR SWEETY .... we had some beautiful thoughts of you over the holidays! Miss you! Love you always!
XOXO May & Banika

brad holt

January 2, 2007

i cant belive its been 2 years,
to the day...
haunting memories
of that terrifying morning when a fire took you away.

you ran up the stairs
when you should have stayed down
trying to save us
like a prince sporting his crown

i try to be strong and not dwell on the past...
its amazing how 2 years can fly by so fast.

i come here to remember
but how could i forget???
this day of all days
will always torment...

each day gets better
though no 2 the same
a tragic reality
to life's twisted game

Our lives are too short
you proved to us all
on that cold january morning
the day my prince had to fall.

Floyd and Linus

December 24, 2006

Merry Christmas, James, You loved this day, and we miss you more then you will ever know.

brad holt

December 23, 2006

in times passing
pain has healed
everyday missing still

pictures surround me
on walls and on cases
a reminder of my true love
scattered around in traces

that flame ever present,
burning in my heart
learning how to seperate it
trying to make a new start

things have been tough
though im sure you can imagine

i love you still
and always will.......

i make a toast to you
James Vaughn Bean
and wish you a very merry christmas!!!!

love
brad

Brett Stillson

November 7, 2006

It's been nearly 18 years since I last saw James, but only a few short minutes since I learned of his passing. Ironically, I was in the process of tracking James down, hoping to re-establish a lost friendship, when I discovered this Guest Book: a fitting tribute to a man who so obviously cared for – and was cared for by – so many people.

To those closest to him I extend my sincerest condolences. To James, I can only say that I wish I'd looked you up sooner. Rest in peace, brother.

Liz Ligon

July 9, 2006

We still miss him, too. My cousin and I are just old bats who love a good deal, and he always gave it to us-laughingly-and we appreciated his kindness . I will always keep the chinese silk pillow he allowed me to wheedle. Liz (and Susie)

Tammy Powers (Brads mom)

May 10, 2006

I didn't know James in life but rather got to know him through death..... I have no doubt of the kind of man he was because he loved my son and my son returned that love..... I listened to the stories of generosity at his funeral and knew he was a wonderful man. Even though I didn't know him in life I can hope I can come here and see more stories about his life and get to know James better.

Life is a blue print that God creates for us at birth. It doesn't matter whether we understand the reasoning behind the final chapter but we must have faith that everything happens for a reason...understood or not......

You see it has been a year and a half since his death and people still come back to this page and write .. people still do good things in his honor.... people still want to give James a legacy to be proud and for him to be proud to see... and in this honor we are recreating James life and holding it true here on earth..... Cheers James......I'm sure you would have drank to that :-)

Floyd Martin

May 4, 2006

Happy Birthday, James. We miss your laughter

Brian Benson

May 3, 2006

Today would have been James' 38th birthday.

I cannot think you're not alive somewhere.

I think of you just as I did before.

No sudden gust of wind has closed the door

Or made your presence vanish in thin air.

I write you this because I know you're there;

That even after death there must be more.

So does faith one's inner sun restore

After bitter darkness few can bear.

My mind and heart have not yet lost a friend

Even though my senses are bereft,

For you remain the witness of my soul.

No mere accident our love can end

So long as I have will and memory left,

And you lie silent on some unknown shoal

Iwill always love you,

Brian Benson

Russell Stotts

February 16, 2006

looking for his eyes somewhere far now,

does not change the space, or short times,

valued, soft, and rarest shared,

his smiles worth more than gold,

today, yesterday,

only one way,

remember

golden

james

*

james

you left

why then, and

in such a way

please, wait just a sec',

but my words are broken,

and lost at the year's end,

wishing i'd knock, you'd answer,

but we know you can't today, cause you were too busy at the window.

brad holt

February 14, 2006

This day is a day where i think about you...

and how your memory is stuck to me like glue.

i find comfort in keeping your spirit alive...

and probably will until im 95.

today is a day where you are forever on my mind...

and it does no good to try and rewind.

we had each other for a moment in time...

and it seems there is no more to rhyme.

what more can i say...

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!

love always

brad

Julie Hill

January 28, 2006

I'm just a business associate of his friend Brian...but I can tell by the pictures and the site that there was something special about him and knowing him. A great loss.

Brian Benson

January 2, 2006

Dear James

It has been a year since you left us all behind. What has kept me going has been the thought of you and what you would want me to do. When I get sad or depressed I think of you and I know you would not want me to be anything but happy. I miss you more than you can ever imagine.

You can shed tears that he is gone,

or you can smile because he has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray he'll come back,

or you can open you eyes and see all he has left.

Your heart can be empty because you cant see him,

or you can be full of the love you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,

or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember him and only that he is gone,

or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back,

or you can do what he'd want, smile, open your eyes, love, and go on.

Love always, Brian

January 1, 2006

God Bless your ever loving heart and soul, dear James.

With Love, May and Banika

brad holt

December 31, 2005

The fire is burning
The room's all aglow
Outside the December wind blows
Away in the distance the carolers sing in the snow
Everybody's laughing
The world is celebrating
And everyone's so happy
Except for me tonight

Because I miss you but
Most at Christmas time
And I can't get you
Get you off my mind
Every other season comes along
And I'm all right
But then I miss you, most at Christmas time

I gaze out the window
This cold winter's night
At all of the twinkling lights
Alone in the darkness
Remembering when you were mine
Everybody's smiling
The whole world is rejoicing
And everyone's embracing
Except for you and I

Baby I miss you!!!

In the springtime those memories start to fade
With the April rain
Through the summer days
Till autumn's leaves are gone
I get by without you
Till the snow begins to fall

And then I miss you but
Most at Christmas time
And I can't get you
Get you off my mind
Every other season comes along
And I'm all right...
But then I miss you, most at Christmas time

Merry Christmas babe!
its hard to believe that it has been almost a year since ive seen you or heard your voice. i think about you everyday and how much i truly miss you and still love you. know that it will be hard to forget you and even harder to replace you. I'll always have my memories and that one special place in my heart that can never be filled. you helped me become a man and showed me what love was all about and i am forever grateful for all the time that I spent with you. you'll alway s be my first true love....
Merry Christmas
I Love You "infinity"
always and forever
Brad Holt

Floyd Martin

December 27, 2005

James, the holidays are upon us and I always will remember how much you loved them so. A year has nearly come and gone since we last saw you, and your friends have held up amazingly well. Laughter, and lord knows you had one, has replaced tears, but you will never be replaced.

All my love.....

Brian Benson

December 25, 2005

James,

Christmas is here and I miss you so much. Not a day has gone by that I haven't thought of you and the time we spent together. You will always have a place in my heart and my life.

I want you to know

Wherever you go

Along lifes way

That I am you friend

til all the days end

and twilight stars wend

forever away

Love always, Brian

May, Banika, Annie & GeeGee

November 8, 2005

Sweet James ... tho Halloween 2005 has come and gone, YOU are forever be in our loving thoughts and prayers! We indeed had some fun times together, thank you for the love. ~~Blessed Be~~

XOXOXOXO

brad holt

September 4, 2005

Gone Too Soon

like a comet

blazing across an evening sky

gone too soon

like a rainbow

fading in the twinkling of an eye

gone too soon

shiny and sparkling

and splendidly bright

here one day

gone one night

like the loss of sunlight

on a cloudy afternoon

gone too soon

like a castle

built upon a sandy beach

gone too soon

like a perfect flower

that is just beyond your reach

gone too soon

born to amuse, to inspire, to delight

here one day

gone one night

like a sunset

dying with the rising of the moon

gone too soon

gone too soon

his memory will always live inside me.

love always

brad

crystal lewis

August 7, 2005

HELLO MY DARLING,

IT'S ME.I MISS YOU SO MUCH.I WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU LIKE I ALWAYS DO.I SO MUCH WISH YOU WERE HERE.YOU ARE SO MISSED BY EVERYONE.ESPECIALLY ME.I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND MISS YOU MORE THAN LIFE ITSELF.YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

Shelli (Thoma) Freeman

July 22, 2005

I only learned of James passing last night. My mind instantly rushed back in time many memories of school, class rooms, and enless hours in the band room practicing for that next contest or concert. It has been many years ago but I will never forget James' smile and oversized heart. You will be missed Dear friend.

Teresa Bates

June 4, 2005

I was deeply saddened to hear about James untimely death. He was truely a great man. He care so much for others that he gave his life. God bless and keep him within his arms. To all of his friends, bless each and every one and keep him alive in your hearts. God must have great plans for James and called him home.

CRYSTAL LEWIS

May 25, 2005

MY DEAR SWEET JAMES,

I WAS SITTING AT WORK THINKING OF YOU AND WISHING I COULD SEE YOU AGAIN.SOMETIMES I JUST SIT THERE AND STARE AT THE PICTURE OF YOU AND ME AT THE CLUB.THE ONLY PICTURE WE HAD TOGETHER.WISH WE COULD HAVE TAKEN MORE BUT IM GLAD I HAVE AT LEAST ONE.YOU ARE SO GREATLY MISSED BY EVERYONE.NO ONE WILL EVER FORGET YOU.NO ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

brad holt

May 6, 2005

WE BELONG TOGETHER

i always meant it when i said "I love you."

i should have held on tight

i never should have never let you go

i didn't know anything-

i was stupid, i was foolish.

i could not fathom that i would never be without your love--

never imagined i'd be sitting here by myself.

the feeling that i'm feeling

now, that i dont't hear your voice, or have your touch, and kiss your lips-because i don't have a choice.

oh, what i wouldn't give to have you lying by my side

right here, right now.

we belong together.

when you left i lost a part of me.

it's still so hard to believe.

come back baby, please

Cause we belong together.

who else am i gonna lean on when times get rough?

who's gonna talk to me on the phone till the sun comes up?

who's gonna take your place?

there ain't nobody better,baby, we belong together.

i can't sleep at night when your on my mind.

bobby womack's on saying to me "if you think your lonely now."

--wait a minute

this is too deep(too deep)!

i gotta change the station-

so, i turn the dial trying to catch a break.

and then i hear Babyface"i only think of you,"

and its breaking my heart.

i'm trying to keep it together, but i'm falling apart.

i'm feeling all out of my element.

i'm throwing things, crying,trying to figure out where the hell things went wrong.

the pain reflected herein isn't half of what i'm feeling inside.

because

when you left i lost a part of me.

it's still so hard to believe.

come back baby, please.

who am i gonna lean on when times get rough?

who's gonna talk to me till the sun comes up?

who's gonna take your place?

there ain't nobody better

nobody better than you

JAMES VAUGHN BEAN

Brian Benson

May 3, 2005

Happy Birthday James

I would like to offer a toast to James Bean. James is the best friend I have ever had. Not a day has gone by that I haven't missed him and thought of him. Everything I am and everything I have I owe to James. I truly love him with all of my heart and I will always miss him. I will never forget what he has done for me and for so many other people.

You will never be forgotten James or replaced, You will always be my best friend

Brian Benson

CRYSTAL LEWIS

May 2, 2005

YOU ARE GREATLY MISSED MY SWEET JAMES.IM GLAD WE MET.YOU WERE A WONDERFUL PERSON AND I WILL MISS RUNNING INTO YOU AT THE CLUBS AND ATTENDING YOUR ESTATE SALES.MY DAYS WERE ALWAYS BRIGHTENED WHEN YOU AND BRIAN CAME INTO GET COFFEE AND GAS AT THE STORE.I ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO SEEING YOUR BRIGHT SMILE.EVERYTIME I SAW YOU YOU WERE SMILING.I MISS THAT SO MUCH.THERE IS NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT A THOUGHT OF YOU DOESN'T POP INTO MY HEAD.I MISS YOU SO MUCH.I LOVE YOU.YOUR MEMORY WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US AND IN OUR HEARTS.

Mary Mcdowell

April 12, 2005

My husband James and I have known James for several years through the estate sales and the thrift store we volunteer at (EARC). We were talking one day about Prague and I told him I had many relatives that lived there. From then on James treated me like family. We thought an awful lot of him and will miss him very much. Mary Mcdowell

cindy johnson

April 12, 2005

I first met James at one of his and Brian's estate sales while with my parents. Even though I didn't know James well, I could tell he was a sweet person and down to earth. He loved my grandson Kobe and would carry him around when I had him with me at the sales. He still has the toy James gave him. I'm sorry Kobe won't get to know James. My thoughts and prayers go out to all that loved him. He will be dearly missed. Cindy Johnson

brad holt

March 19, 2005

i could lose my vision

my eyes no longer see

i could lose my religion

in my struggle to believe

that would be a loss

that would be a cross

i'd somehow rise above

but heaven help me

if i ever lose your love

i've traded my innonce

for the secrets of the night

felt my calloused conscience

lose its grip on wrong and right

it cut me to the bone

but somehow i've held on

cause i could feel your touch

but heaven help me

if i ever lose your love

you are the one light that shines on me

without your love God knows where i'd be

lost without out a prayer

somewhere way out there

my soul would turn to dust

heaven help me

if i ever lose your love

so hold me close again

tell me it won't end

and that will be enough

cause you are the one light

that shines on me

without your love

God knows where i'd be

i love and miss him everyday

with love

brad holt

Nathan Aguilera

March 16, 2005

I wish I had the chance to have known James better. He seemed to have impacted so many people in such a positive way. I love that so many people seem concerned w/ensuring his legacy, it's truly a tribute to his life.

Nellie Hedrick

March 12, 2005

I met James at the beginning of the last summer at one of his estate sales. He was a great person to talk to; I believe I went to most of his estates sales last summer. I went again last week, his was not there, I missed him. I thought he was hiding from me! And today, I read that he past away. It is like him to be a hero. Hey James, I want a deal when I see you again! Love you always, Nellie

Nicholas Taylor

February 27, 2005

In dreams that come our way......

Come with me O weary one, I'll take you far

away.

Leave this world of broken dreams. They

only bring dismay.

The time is now, you mustn't fight. Forget

about today.

Your pain and sorrow make such fright. You

shouldn't pay this way.

Let's fly away to better days, where

everything is gay.

Around the moon and past the stars, together

we will play.

Keep heads held high, our eyes stay dry. How

distant we will be.

Just you and I to part the sky, in dreams that come our way.

----Nicholas E Taylor

February 2005

February 27, 2005

Dear Sweet James;

Tell all the gang, we say hello!

Lovingly Yours,

XOXO May and Banika

Tim Marks

February 26, 2005

I never saw a moor

I never saw the sea-

Yet I know when the heather bloom

And what a billow be.

(Emily Dickinson)

Patsy & Darlene

February 26, 2005

James was just another Will Rogers. He never met anyone he didn't like. We will always miss his smile and friendly Hello when attending his sales.

Stan Lowery

February 19, 2005

Thank you James for all the joy you brought to our lives. Farwell

Glenn & LaNelda McDaniel

February 18, 2005

We were so shocked & saddened to hear of James's untimely death. We looked forward to coming to his estate sales. We will miss him and that memorable chuckle. May God Bless and comfort those nearest to him.

Brian Benson

February 14, 2005

I would like to wish James a Happy Valentines Day. I was digging through some papers at the store and I found this poem that Brad Holt had written for James on Valentines Day 2004. As I read it I realized that it applied to many of us. There are so many of us that were touched by James and he helped each of us in so many different ways

YOU ARE MY LIFE

Once all alone

I was lost in a world of strangers

No one to trust

I was alone, I was lonely

You suddenly appeared

It was cloudy before, but now clear.

You took away the fear-

You brought me back to life.

You are the sun

You make me shine

Or more like the stars

That twinkle at night.

You are the moon

That glows in my heart.

You're my daytime, my nighttime,

You are my world

You are my life

Now I wake up everyday

With this smile upon my face.

No more tears, no more pain

because you loved me.

You helped me understand

That love is the answer to all I am.

And I am a better man

You taught me by sharing your life.

You gave me Strength

When I wasn't Strong

You gave me hope,

When all hope was lost

You opened my eyes,

When I couldn't see

Love was always out there,

Waiting for me

By Brad Holt--Valentines 2004

Russell Stotts

January 20, 2005

Knowing James for 20+ years was not enough. The removal of his genuine and generous life from mine has created a deafeningly silent vacuum that his memory occupies daily. We were friends, roommates, classmates, confidantes, cobatants, cohorts, but truly he was one of my best friends, always. I cannot fathom the absurdity of his death, but his vivacity and relish for life are what linger with me now.

I wish bright blessing to you all, and hope that out of this mad opera, you can find understanding and peace, and know how James would want us to proceed. Carpe Diem!

Peace.

Russell

Bonnie (Rowell) Hudgin

January 17, 2005

I was most shocked to learn of James' ("Jamie" as we used to call him)death. My fondest memories of him were in his early childhood, as we were third cousins, he living in Prague and I, living in Meeker, Oklahoma. He was hilarious and as a 2 year old used words far beyond most 2-year old's intelligence -- and he used them properly! I was much older than Jamie, and unfortunately lost touch with him. However, it is good to see that he has friends who will remember him always. I would like to send flowers, but do not know where he was buried. Should someone read this and have the information, please let me know. Jamie was one of a kind and I'm sure he will be missed.

Jay Schultz

January 14, 2005

It was sad to read about James. We weren't great friends, but he was always friendly and certainly good for a laugh. I think I still have the Cross pen set he gave me in the 6th or 7th grade. I'll pray for a sense of peace for those who were impacted by his death. May you feel God's presence despite your grief.

ann warzyn

January 12, 2005

With great sadness I received the news of James death while visiting in Florida. I helped in his store on Western, and so enjoyed his friendship. He was always happy, and it was fun to run into him at sales. May God Bless, Ann

Deb Dunn

January 11, 2005

I met James in 2002 when we hired him for an estate sale. He struck me as a wonderful, funny and caring person. Since that time I have attended other sales by him. He will be missed.

Dawn Crenshaw

January 10, 2005

James was a sweet and funny guy. Always nice and he never had a bad attitude towards anyone or anything. I am so sorry to see his misfortune. Sincerely, Dawn (Crider)

Cindy Melton Kiner

January 8, 2005

I grew up with James. He was just a year ahead of me in school. I will always remember his kind ways, huge continuous smile and funny little laugh he was so generous with. I know James is in a wonderful place now and hope that gives some comfort to his loved ones.

Melanie (Henson) Shoop

January 8, 2005

Even though I have not seen James since high school, I think of him often. His friendship, helpfulness, caring and the way he could get a person from a bad mood to laughing are the things that I remember most. I am sure that he will be greatly remember always by all of us that ever knew him in Prague.

Rebecca Nelson

January 8, 2005

Just read today about James' passing. We attended many estate sales hosted by James and he will be missed.

Steve and Rebecca Nelson

Roberto Rivero

January 7, 2005

Having just seen James in the afternoon of Dec. 31 at his shop, he was cheerful, putting a dark paint on a lime-green colored desk that he did not like, and while I browsed through the shop he finished the desk and had assisted a customer with a sale!! He was an honest Antique Dealer. We will miss you! Roberto & Charles

Art & Mary Ann LeFlore

January 7, 2005

We were avid followers of James' Estate Sales. His smile and kindness will linger in our hearts forever. We shall miss him.

Delinda Davis

January 6, 2005

Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone,

Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone,

Silence the pianos and with muffled drum

Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come.

Let aeroplane circle moaning overhead

Scribbling on the sky the message, He Is Dead,

Put crepe bows round the white necks of the public doves,

Let the traffic policemen wear black gloves.

He was my North, my South, my east, my West,

My Working week and my Sunday rest,

My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song;

I thought that love would last forever; I was wrong.

The stars are not wanted now: put out every one;

Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun;

Pour away the ocean and sweep up the wood,

For nothing now can come to any good.

-W.H. Auden

May time heal our broken hearts, for the best of us died with you.

Pam and Don Kozak

January 6, 2005

We are deeply saddened by James' death. We will miss him.

Floyd Martin

January 6, 2005

My old and dear friend, James Bean, taught me more then I ever realized about being a friend and being there to help people in need. I shall miss him, and appreciate the 15 years of friendship I was blessed with.

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