James T. Gilmer

James T. Gilmer, 97, was born in Ozell, Georgia, April 2, 1914, and peacefully passed from this life on May 30, 2011. In 1944, he moved from Quitman, Georgia to Tallahassee with his wife Grace and two daughters. He retired from McGowan Electric in 1977 and was also employed with Tallahassee Police Department as a School Crossing Guard. He became a fixture for 20 years at one of the crossways on Tharpe Street and always had a smile for the children. He started going to the Senior Center when it was initially open in 1978 and assisted with the meals and making coffee for everyone. He was involved with the seniors and enjoyed visiting with everyone and playing pool. He and Grace were previously members of the Southside Methodist Church and current members of Saint Paul United Methodist Church. James thoroughly enjoyed his fellowship with the Burleigh Law Sunday School class. He has been a very active Seminole Booster since early 1950. He and Grace attended all of the football and baseball games and even supported some of the out-of-town games. On his 96th birthday, he had the honor of throwing the first pitch of the 2010 FSU Baseball Season.He is preceded in death by his wife of 73 years Grace Gilmer of Tallahassee. He is survived by two daughters and their husbands: Patsy and Eddie Hodges of Tallahassee Florida and Shirley and Marvin Moore of Crawfordville, Florida. Five grandchildren: Robert and Jimmy Hodges, Terri Spinetta, Michelle Free, and Christy Stringer; eight great-grandchildren: Reta and Boone Hodges, Amanda Taylor and Jonathan Johnson, David and Jesse Free, Morgan and Brannon Stringer. Five great-great-grandchildren: Ellie Hodges and Daylei Gwaltney, Brittney and Kyle Taylor, and Jace Free.James was preceded in death by his parents C. E. and Elizabeth Gilmer as well as nine siblings. Visitation with family and friends will be held Thursday, June 2nd.from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M. at Culley's Funeral Home on Riggins Road. The funeral services will be held Friday, June 3rd 10:00 A.M. at Saint Paul's United Methodist Church on Meridian Road. Burial services will follow at Culley's Meadowwood Memorial Park on Timberland Road .In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saint Paul Burleigh Law Sunday School Class.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Jun. 1, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for James Gilmer

17 Entries

Patsy

June 5, 2011

This poem is so fitting for my gentle Father.

God Saw You Getting Tired
anonymous
After a long illness.
God saw you getting tired,
and a cure was not to be.
So He wrapped his arms around you,
and whispered, "Come to me."
With tearful eyes we watched you
and saw you pass away
and although we love you dearly
we could not make you stay.
A Golden heart stopped beating
When He gave you rest.
God's garden must be beautiful;
He only takes the best.

June 2, 2011

Dear Patsy and Shirley,

We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Gilmer was a good and honorable man, and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

Our love,
Charles & Wanda Messer

Judi Fell

June 2, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss and he was such a light to all those around him. He always was smiling and will be greatly missed. He always sat in the same seat at sunday school. What a celebration of his life and I am so sorry that I will not be able to attend his service because I am out of town. My thoughts, love and prayers are with you all.

Geneva Averett Cunningham

June 1, 2011

My deepest sympathy for your loss, Shirley. You and your family will be remembered in my prayers.

Carole McDaniel-Carter

June 1, 2011

My sincere sympathy is with you and your family at this time of deep loss.

God Bless You,

allison

June 1, 2011

My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Steve and Helen Carothers Edwards and family

June 1, 2011

Please accept our sincere condolences.

Sandra Kirkland

June 1, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Christy Stringer

June 1, 2011

dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Christy Stringer

June 1, 2011

My dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

June 1, 2011

I always enjoyed our trips to Uncle James and Aunt Grace's house. They are together now and one day we will see them again. Until then, let's all enjoy the great memories that their lives brought to us.

Christy Stringer

June 1, 2011

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Amanda Taylor

June 1, 2011

We will miss our papa dearly but know that he will live on in our hearts. Our fond memories will be told to our children of their great-great grandfather and his loving dedication to his family & friends, an ohnorable man who was always willing to help anyone in need.
I don't think anyone can fill your shoes papa... You set the standard a little high.

We love you.
Manda, Michael, Brittney & Kyle

June 1, 2011

I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awaken in morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush, of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand and cry. I am here, I did not die.

Unknown

Kathy Ashton

June 1, 2011

If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to Heaven
And bring you home again.

Kathy

Kathy Ashton

June 1, 2011

Papa was a highly regarded man. I was fortunate to be able to spend a lot of time with him and care for him. He would tell me stories about when he was young. I would listen to him play the guitar and sing. I enjoyed going to the FSU ball games and watching televised games with him and going to Sunday school with him. I will always cherish the memories I have with him. I will miss him so much, as will many others. He was very special to me. I love you Papa.

Kathy

Gloria Maddox

June 1, 2011

My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

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