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for James Thomas
Delores Ratcliff
October 13, 2008
Jim will be missed by all who loved him and and those who knew him. Jim was a wonderful, delightful, likeable, happy, funny person to know. I feel very privileged to have known him.
Kim Gettings
October 8, 2008
Juanita:
I am sadden to just hear that our friend Jim has passed away. All of his friends here at Cowles Parkway Ford share your grief. Our prayers go out to you and the family! The Service Department will never forget you two!!
Emily Painter
October 6, 2008
I'm glad I was able to meet Jim. It's clear he's a very gentle soul.
My best wishes and thoughts are with you, Juanita.
DONALD ARRINGTON
October 6, 2008
JIM,
THANKS FOR BEING MY FRIEND AND FOR ALL THE TIMES YOU MADE ME LAUGH. I'LL MISS YOU,REST WELL.
Sage Rose
October 5, 2008
I miss you, Uncle Jim! Thank you for helping me hunt for bears. I hope you have a safe trip to Heaven. And I hope Juanita feels better soon.
Love, Sage
Kim Rose
October 5, 2008
My heart is very heavy. For the passing of a life so wonderful. For the loved ones he left behind. For my dearest friend's loss of everything that made her believe true love can be a breathtaking actuality. I am deeply saddened.
Juanita - I never saw you happier than your wedding day. Keep these sublime memories tucked in your heart to carry you through the tough times. Know that you were the love of Jim's life, and that he was extremely proud to have you walking through life at his side.
This is the last stanza of a poem I wrote about a loved one many years ago. I am loaning it to you, as I know you would have written the same thing to Jim. I love you, girlfriend. -
"If I had the power to command the stars,
I'd have the constellations paint your portrait.
So all the world could share in this wondrous sight;
Not of a sunset
Or an eclipse of the moon,
But of one more look at you..."
Carrie monk
October 4, 2008
Juanita. we are so sorry for your loss sweetie, God bless you. Jim and I loved him, he will be missed tremendously! Jim and Carrie Monk
Jill Pryor
October 3, 2008
Dearest Juanita,
How bittersweet to read these loveletters to you and Jim. I am so sad not to have met your Jimmy, but blessed to have started a friendship with you. Reading this guestbook gives me wonderful insight on how much love surrounds you and will hold you up during your darkest hours. Bless you BFF.
Angela Batey
October 2, 2008
I feel privileged and honored to have met and call Jim and Juanita my friends. We shared a wonderful summer on the water; boating, tubing, and wave running, only Jim could tip the wave runner that wouldn’t tip! Jim Thomas was a special man that touched the heart of everyone he met. I regret not having had more time with him. Jim loved and was so proud of his wife and family, which was evident in everything he said and did. If only there was a way to take away some of your pain Juanita I would gladly do that. I know he misses his Bride as much as you miss your Honeyman and is watching over you. Always know that I am here and only a phone call away! I love you both!
Alicia Young Dudley
October 2, 2008
Although I never had the wonderful opportunity to meet you Jim, I have been blessed to know your wife Juanita. She is an inspiration to me, not only professionally, but through her loving relationship with you. My thoughts and prayers are with the Thomas family and if there is anything I can do, I am there.
Tina Ratcliff
October 2, 2008
Jim....you were so loved by everyone that every crossed your path and now missed terribly by those same people. I am so thankful that you married my sister and that you and your family became a part of my family. I have never seen Juanita happier than when she was with you, for that I am grateful. Although I know it wasn't long enough, the two of you were lucky enough to spend 10 wonderful years together. I will always remember your smile, the stories you told, how happy you were when I made you cookies and most importantly how you made everyone around you laugh. You will always live on in our hearts, and in the special memories that you have given to us all.
Juanita, Doris, Rene, Bob, Christie, Tommy, Joe, Joann, Gary, Judy, Larry, Matthew, Tyler, Jocelyn, Dylan and Nathan - I know that the loss of someone so close is difficult, please take comfort in knowing you have a guardian angel that is watching over you from Heaven. Remember the good times with Jim, that is what he would want. I am here for you if there is anything that you need.
Faye Angle
October 1, 2008
Juanita, I am so sorry for your loss. You and Jim made a great couple, and although it's difficult at this time to see beyond your sorrow, as time passes memories of your life with Jim will help comfort you.
Lillie Suthard
October 1, 2008
You are in my prayers at this time of loss. We will all miss him, I remember when we all first met.
Jane Cornell
October 1, 2008
Girlfriend ,as if you didn't make him proud when he was here you remain true to yourself,
Its clear that the last year the two of do have done what you were so wonderful at and that was touch people with your hearts and we will all miss Jim yet he left us a wonderful reflection of himself in you and I know he knew what a jewel he had.I love you girl and me heart is with you.
Sherry Snedden
October 1, 2008
Juanita
I am so sorry for your loss! It was my honor to know Jim, and I count myself truly blessed to call him friend. I know that words will never erase the pain but maybe as you reflect on Jim's life you will find comfort in knowing that he touched the lives of so many! If you need anything please let me know...I love you!
Janet Boore
October 1, 2008
Juanita....I know your heart is broken, let your wonderful memories carry you through the hard times. Mike & I will always remember fun at BINGO and Jim's good sense of humor! I am only a phone call away and and one minute down the road..come by anytime! The memorial service was so touching and I could see how loved and respected Jim was and your wedding photos of the two of you are beautiful.
Janet and Mike Boore
Dawn Marek
October 1, 2008
Juanita & Family,
I don't know what words to say to help heal your loss. You are both one of my dearest friends. Jim always made me laugh with tears rolling down my face. He was such a joyful person to be around. Jaunita, if I could take this pain from you, I would but I can't so I will share it with you. Art, my family and I will sadly miss Jim as a huge part of our lives. We will help you get through this anyway we can. We love you and will see you soon.
Christie Slavin
October 1, 2008
9~29~08__________I'm still having a hard time believing you died. Even after all I've been through and holding your hand through your last breath, I still don't believe you're gone. Like it's a terrible dream. Every morning as I wake up I still feel this can't be. Sometimes reality hits and I look at Tommy and tell him that I can't believe it and I cry. But only for a moment. Then everything closes back up and I'm left with that numb, empty feeling again and again feel like this can't be real. It doesn't feel real. It's strange to hear people talk about you in past tense. If feels strange right now that I'm writing this letter in an attempt to connect with you. Either that or to connect with my inner feelings. Bottom line, I'm not connecting with this. I don't feel hungry. I'm not sleeping and need medication to help me with that so I can rest. I don't laugh because nothing seems funny. I can't read because I can't focus and absorb what I'm reading. When I watch TV, all I do is stare. I feel completely numb and feel nothing. I have nothing to say to anyone and don't feel like talking. Yesterday was Sunday and it's the day I always call. I opened my phone and looked at your number and just stared. How long, I don't know. A long time. Every time I try to grasp a memory of us, as soon as I get it, my mind races past it and then I can't remember it. I'm not able to think about anything. Why? I found a picture of you today and I just looked at it. It still feels like I'll see you again. When people contact me and apologize for my loss, it's still strange that they are saying that to me. I feel I need to console them for having to say that. I guess I just never imagined this day would come. Did I just write that? How do I comprehend this? When will I get it? When will I understand that this is real?
Shannon LeViner
October 1, 2008
If tears could build a stairway
And memories were a lane
We would walk right up to Heaven
And bring you back again
Juanita,
The LeViners hope your pain heals with the wonderful memories you both have created. You made each other very happy.
Dave & Dottie Calp
October 1, 2008
Juanita , even though we didn't know each other personally, please know that our sympathy, thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Dave & Dottie Calp ( Maryland ) - friends of Mike & Janet Boore
Debra Germann
October 1, 2008
It will be the little things
that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things that help to push away the pain
and bring the smiles back again.
With Loving Memories.
Love you, Deb
Bob Stone
October 1, 2008
Juanita, George and I continue to pray for you in your time of loss and grief. God will sustain you through the loss. You must know that Jim is in a far better place, and at peace. George and I will call and come see you soon.-Bob Stone
Jane Boney
September 30, 2008
Just want you to know that I love you and have been thinking and praying for you and your family. I was so honored to be a part of Jim's Memorial Service. I could tell that people were choked up and just couldn't speak. I didn't, couldn't well as others, but If I could have spoken here is what i would have said.
"I am so glad I got to meet Jim. I had the privilege of spending one afternoon on the lake with Juanita and Jim and other friends. what I noticed immediately was his love of life and his infectious smile and laugh. I will always be grateful for that. Juanita is a great lady and they are lucky to have spent so much of their lives together. As I told Juanita already, she is a valuable part of our business community here at Smith Mountain Lake. Her friends here will always be here for her."
there sorry I couldn't speak it, I was choked up....
Call me anytime,
Jane
Mickey Johnson
September 26, 2008
Juanita,
I am so sorry for your loss. In the quiet moments when the hurt is hard to bear, May love become your shelter and may the beauty of precious memories be your comfort. Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Mickey
Jane Boney
September 26, 2008
Juanita,
I am so glad that I met you and Jim. you are a valuable member of this community. I know Jim was proud of you. I am happy that I got to meet him and hear his infectious laugh and witness his joy of living. What an inspiration. You know that all your friends are here for you; you can call me anytime, day or night.
Jane
Juanita Thomas
September 26, 2008
I already miss you more than you can image. My heart is broken & I don't know what do to without you. You were my whole world. 143, Honeywoman
Tabatha Kromer
September 25, 2008
Juanita...My heart breaks for you sweetie...I am so grateful that God put Jim in my path of life, if even for a short while...He was a character and we seemed to hit it off, right from the start..He is already very missed. You need anything, CALL...Love Tabatha(CAPP'S)
Janet Wheeler
September 25, 2008
Juanita,
Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. God will get you through the pain. I am very sorry for your loss.
Janet Wheeler
Capps Home Building Center
Gone from out Sight...
But never our Memories...
Gone from our Touch....
But never our Hearts...
Kristy Hawley
September 25, 2008
Juanita I want you to know that I'm praying for the Lord to comfort you and your family during this difficult time. I sure will miss Jim he was such a joy to work with there was always a smile on his face whenever I saw him and I'm so glad I had the chance to work with him. My love and prayers are with you all.
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