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for James Byram
George Dinsmore
January 31, 2010
Jimmy was a kind, fair, and compassionate business associate and freind. I am glad that I was able to spend some quality time with Jimmy enjoying the Outdoors and the simple pleasures of life! We will miss him very much.
Jim Eubanks
January 29, 2010
Jimmy always took the time to stop and talk to you no matter who you were or who you worked for. I will always remember him as a man of great character and sincerity. Words cannot describe my sorrow.
January 28, 2010
Dear Debbie:
Jimmy was a wonderful and very special friend of mine and of Tennessee Golf. He loved to play the game, and he always wanted to help our youth programs. He was a guardian angel of our building and headquarters at Golf House Tennessee, the youth course located next door to the Legends Club. Jimmy provided our every need for our heating and cooling. He and Lincoln always were there when we needed help- whether with kids, or Golf House, or anything golf. He always had a smile on his face and just never had a bad day when I was with him. He gave and never asked anything in return. The Lord says to be a cheerful giver, and Jimmy was indeed. I sure will miss his spirit and his friendship- a dear friend gone from here but never forgotten,
Dick Horton, Tennessee Golf Foundation
Cindy Bee
January 27, 2010
Debbie,
We just heard about Jimmy's passing and were so very sorry to learn of such a deep loss. Jimmy was a good friend of my dad, Hal Bee. Dad had one story after another about hunting and fishing that they did together. They also did business together and Dad always said that his best friends were the people he worked with. Jimmy was a true friend, visiting Dad after his stroke and always had such encouraging words. He was always there for Dad in every way. Please accept condolences from our whole family. His passing is a loss to so many who loved him.
With deep sympathy,
Cindy Bee and the Bee family.
Linda Drake Keeton
January 27, 2010
Mr. Byram was so kind to my Dad, Jarrett Drake, who worked part-time for him in the late 1970s and early 1980s. When Dad had what would be his fatal heart attack in August 1984 and lived for 21 days, Mr. Byram brought his check to the hospital and gave it to my Mother each week until the week after he died. What a kind gesture from a thoughtful, carying man. I will never forget how much my Dad enjoyed working at Ed's Supply, how much he cared for "Mr. Jimmy," and this final kindness shown to my parents.
My sympathy to his family and friends. God bless!
Harold Stewart
January 27, 2010
Jimmy Byram was a great man. There's a poem that starts out, "Is anybody happier because you passed this way?" Thousands of people can say they were happier because of Jimmy. I knew Jimmy for over 40 years and was a business partner for 12 of those years. Jimmy was very instrumental in my success and I loved him for it.
Susan Killawee and Roger Fusse
January 27, 2010
Although we can never explain such a tragedy, there are certain things we can take away from this.
Everyday Jimmy would make a difference, a small gesture, an offer to help, always a reassuring smile, a pat on the back.
Everyday we have a hundred chances to do something that will make a small difference; that will stay in peoples memories long after we are gone.
Jimmy represents our hopes to become better, kinder, special human beings. His big heart and big smile, we will sadly miss. To his family and loved ones, we are Thankful to have been Blessed to know him. May God comfort you and heal your pain.
With deep sympathy -
Diane Clark Shuping
January 26, 2010
My brother, Bill Clark, Jr. worked with Jimmy for 25 years. He had the upmost respect for his work ethic and family values. My father, W.H. (Bill) Clark, Sr., was a loyal customer and always considered Jimmy a pleasure to do business with. My heart goes out to his family.
January 26, 2010
Jimmy was a friend of my father's when I was a small child. My father respected and truly liked very few men, but he really liked Jimmy - as it seemed he was liked by everyone else who knew him. I will never forget his beautiful blue eyes and constant smile. Such a loss this is! God's Blessings to his family and friends.
Merlene Merryman
January 26, 2010
I am so saddened to hear of Jimmy's passing. He was a sweet, special man.
I had the privilege to know him through a business association. He will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Patty Beatty
January 26, 2010
Debbie, My thougts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. I will never forget Jimmy, his terrific smile and the kind, gentle, caring and giving person he was. It always brighten my day to see Jimmy at Legends Club when I worked there...he was a very special man. May in time you find peace in all of the wonderful memories of Jimmy.
PHCC of Middle TN
January 26, 2010
Jimmy was a leader in the HVAC community and will be missed by all of us that work in this trade.
Ronnie D. Ray
January 26, 2010
Ronnie D. Ray condolences - I Love you Jimmy
Brian Dunston
January 26, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the Byrum family. Jimmy casts a huge shadow on the lives of people that had the privilege to know him. I know his influence and caring nature will always be with me. God bless you.
Roscoe & Teresa Brogdon Family
January 26, 2010
I met Jimmy ten years ago. He was a great BOSS and FRIEND. He will give you his shirt off his back. I have alot of good memories. Are preyers and thoughts go out to the Byram family.
Christy Smith Graves
January 25, 2010
My deepest sympathies go out to the entire Byram family, and all Jimmy's closest friends he loved as family. A kinder man has never been. I am thankful to have known him as a friend.
Mike Halloran
January 25, 2010
It's always terrible when a great man like Jimmy passes.He has always been somebody that cares for the people around him.He will be missed by me and many others.May God bless Jimmy and his family.
Jerry Gray Marable
January 25, 2010
Jimmy was my first cousin and we grew up as kids when we were about 12 or 13 years old. That was a long time ago but I will never forget Jimmy and all the good times we had during that time. Me and my sister accidentally ran into last summer at a restaurant in Nashville and as always, he insisted on paying for our lunch. I will miss him so very much. I still can't believe that he is gone.My prayers to all his family.
JAMES TATOM
January 25, 2010
JIMMY WAS A VERY RICH MAN ,HAVING SO MANY PEOPLE WHO LOVED HIM, HE WII BE MISSED.
Suzy Roholt
January 25, 2010
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. I pray that in time, happy memories of him will bring you comfort. He was a wonderful man and will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. God Bless, Suzy
Gerald Johnson
January 25, 2010
My heart goes out to the family in this time of sorrow. Jimmy will be missed by the people who new this warm & thoughtful man.
L.C. MEACHUM
January 25, 2010
Jimmy Byram was a man that I never heard anyone say anything against. I will always valued his friendship, knowledge and willingness to help if needed.
JIMMY was a GOOD GUY.
Tammy Wilson
January 25, 2010
Words cannot express how much we love you and will miss you. You and your loved ones have been like family to us for many years. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to each and every one of them.
January 25, 2010
sorry for your loss. jerry mary cook
Larry Marcum
January 25, 2010
Jimmy's hunting exploits brought us together (I measured several deer for him). After the first time we met, he treated me like a lifelong friend. Apparently that was the way he treated everyone.
Beth Snodgrass
January 25, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michele Roller (Gard)
January 25, 2010
Debbie,
I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy. Some of my fondest memories are of you and jimmy and steve down at Sligo. I love yall very much. You all are in my prayers. If there is anything we can do just let us know.
Michele Gard Roller
Jim-Joan Garrison
January 25, 2010
Debbie,Steve,Penny and all of family, We send our love and are continuing to lift your family in prayer during this time of sorrow. Jimmy touched so many with his sincere personality of speaking kind words of encouragement and laugher.
Leigh Anne Hargrove-Stewart
January 25, 2010
Sending my love and prayers to the family, especially to Steve and Penny.
January 25, 2010
Dear Debbie,
I can't tell you how very sorry I am for your loss of Jimmy. I have been praying for you and your family and will continue to do so.
God bless you,
Myrna Day (Monica Sorg's sister)
January 25, 2010
Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. God bless you abundantly
Jo Ann Bradley
Dale Scholten
January 25, 2010
Debbie---You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you experience the loss of a husband, father and "best" friend! I will always consider it a privilege that Jimmy was one of the special people God brought into my life as part of my business and professional career experiences. Jimmy was always an encouraging friend who openly shared his caring passion for helping others. He will be sorely missed by many who knew him!!
Ron Gonser
January 25, 2010
Debbie and family, my prayers and thoughts are with you all. May the PEACE that passes ALL understanding be yours during this mourning time. Jimmy will be missed, but he is not gone. He has moved to the home that one day we will be at and re-united with him forever. Love to you all
Chris Creech
January 24, 2010
Jimmy never had a hand he would not shake. A giving friend to all, myself included. Jimmy was always with smile and we where blessed in knowing him in business and more so as a friend. We will miss you and may the family know they are in our prayers.
Steve Carboni
January 24, 2010
May you be comforted by knowing that the love and prayers of all those that were touched by Jimmy Byram's friendship, generosity and compassion are with you. You are in our hearts now and always.
Connie Gray
January 24, 2010
May the love of friends and family caryy you through your time of grief. My throughts and prayers are with you and may your memories bring you comfort. Jimmy was a wonderful,carring person who will be missed by all the lifes he touched.You are blessed to have had the time you had with him. God bless.
January 24, 2010
Debbie,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Jimmy's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this most difficult time.
Bette and Don Kitt, Fairview, NC
Connie Gray
January 24, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Betty Vilt
January 24, 2010
Jimmy was one of the most genuine people I have ever met. I am so sorry for the loss of this kind loving man. I know that my son Brian was there to meet him when he crossed over. God Bless all of you in your grief.
Richard & Jamie Adair
January 24, 2010
Ms Debbie, I can not express how sorry I am for your loss. Jimmy was one of the greatest men ever. I will truely miss his smile. I am honored to say he was my friend.
January 24, 2010
Jeff, Josh, Timmy, and Tiffany,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with each one of you.
Shane, Shana, & Gavin Jones
January 24, 2010
Jimmy, a true gentleman with a HEART OF GOLD. I will forever cherrish my Jimmy Byram and Friends blanket. Cheryl Cook
Larry & Pauline Jones
January 24, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
January 23, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Our prayers will be with you during this difficult time. Jamie and Elaine Hall
Linda King
January 23, 2010
Debbie,you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.May God give you strength and comfort at this difficult time. My church family here is also praying for you.Give my love to all the family.
Brett Bond
January 23, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Christi Wright
January 23, 2010
Words do not seem adequate to express the loss of all who knew Jimmy. My God comfort the Byram family during this difficult time.
Frank and Sheila Herrell
January 23, 2010
Jimmy will be missed by so many people. He was a nice person, friend and classmate. May God hold his family near at this time. Our deepest sympathy goes out to friends and family.
January 23, 2010
Our hearts were so saddened to hear of Jimmy's death. He was such a special man, always so kind to everyone. What a great loss. We extend our sincere sympathy at this time & may God bless your family & give you strength. Randy Parrish & Tim & Connie Parrish LaRonde(Nashville, TN)
Libby Brown
January 23, 2010
Debbie, my heart goes out to you and your family. Jimmy was one of the friendliest people I ever met. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and may God see you through this difficult time. Libby Brown, Hannah and David
Mike Newberry
January 23, 2010
The best thing I can say about Mr Byram is that I never saw him when he wasn't smiling.
I know it's hard right now but I hope you can look forward to the day when your abundance of great memories will overtake your current grief.
January 23, 2010
Debbie, Jimmy was such a friend when I was at a point in my life that I needed some understanding and he was certainly compassionate about my needs and feelings, he was certainly my buddy and I loved him as well as I love you. Please give my love to Steve, Penny, Bill ,and to all my greatest sympathy. I'm so sorry I'm so many miles away and can't be with you. Anneal
Tommy & Rhonda Vaughn
January 23, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
January 23, 2010
All of us at Dr. Dietrich's office want to send our sincere prayers for all the Byram family. Jimmy was a special soul, so loving and considerate of everyone he knew. We will miss him terribly.
Venita Martin
Kristina Smith
January 23, 2010
To the Byram Family,
Chris and I love you all so much! Praying for you all in this sad sad time as we loved Jimmy alot! Love you!
Butch Johnson
January 23, 2010
Jimmy's a great Guy with an abundance of friends. I would say God just received another Angel.
Bo Casey
January 23, 2010
I will always think of Jimmy as a gentleman who was a true friend to so many people. He never looked down on anyone and always greeted with a handshake and big smile. My sincere prayers go out to his entire family.
Larry Doochin
January 23, 2010
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Monica Sorg
January 23, 2010
I once told Jimmy that he was the most decent man I'd ever known. Doesn't sound like much of a compliment, but I think of it as one of the highest. Think of how many truly selfless, quiet, gentle people you know. There are few.
January 23, 2010
May God bring you comfort. Look back on all your wonderful memories for the comfort and to God to help heal the pain. I have not seen you all in years and I am so sorry that I can't be there but I still love you all.
Tina Arnold Halley
Melissa Gullette (Byram)
January 23, 2010
My deepiest sympathies to Debbie, Steve, Penny, my father (Bill Byram), and my aunt, Ann. Jimmy was an extremely special person and will be missed by countless people. I am so very proud to say that he was my uncle. This family will be blessed by all of Jimmy's extended family and friends.
January 23, 2010
Jimmy was a good man and i'm sure he will be missed.He was a friend to me as well as a lot of his family friends customers and employes of Eds Supply company past and present. My prayer to him and all Jack Lawson
Stanley Baird
January 23, 2010
I have known Jimmy since he went to work for ED'S Supply & he was a friend to me. He will be missed.May God bless the family
January 23, 2010
"Jimmy taught me a very important lesson. If you love someone let them know before it is too late. He was my brother in Christ . I will miss him forever. I know that God will be with the family during this difficult time because of His love." Terry Wright & Family (Smyrna,TN)
January 23, 2010
Bill and Family,
With heart felt sympathy, I pray that God will wrap you in his gentle, but strong arms of Love, Mercy, and Peace.
Regina Madison@Grace HealthCare
Doug Drake
January 23, 2010
WoW! What a friend we all had in "Jimmy". He never past by anyone without remembering their name shaking their hand, and truly caring about them. Debbie, Steve, Penny and family our houghts and prayrs are with you all!
Randy Smith
January 23, 2010
So sorry for your lost . He was a great boss and a better friend.
Bill & Sandi Whiting
January 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
john mallard
January 23, 2010
thoughts and prayers to all in this time of grief thoughts are with you debbie steve and penny
john mallard
January 23, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
mary mallard
January 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 23, 2010
sorry for your loss prayers are with your family at this time
john mallard
john mallard
January 23, 2010
sorry for your loss prayers are with your family at this time
john mallard
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