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James Hesketh Obituary
James honorably served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was of the Methodist faith and was a member of Lee United Methodist Church. James was Plant Manager for Diamond Shamrock Corporation in Stratford, Connecticut. He then attended and graduated from Pinellas Vocational Technical Institute, in Clearwater, Florida where he taught Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating for 22 years. He is a graduate of University of South Florida in Tampa with a Master's Degree in Vocational Education. In his early years, he enjoyed calf roping and bull riding. He was a member of The American Legion Post 224, Cherry Lake, Florida and a member of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge # 1145 in St. Petersburg, Florida. James enjoyed family history and genealogy during his spare time.
James was preceded in death by his parents James William Hesketh, Sr and Carrie Miller Hesketh (Green).
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mrs. Linda Donnelly Hesketh; children James William Hesketh III (Janice); Diane Elizabeth Mann (John); Troy Matthew Hesketh; Steven Shawn Hesketh(Melissa); Rae-Anne Ellen Crotty; Kelly Lynn Norris(Jeremy); siblings Jean Ferris; Shirley Flood; Michael Hesketh; Grandchildren Cassie Reyes, Megan Robinson, James L. Hesketh, Charles Mann, Daniel Mann, Shane Hesketh, Sabrina Hesketh, Michael Crotty, Cody Ferguson, Rebecca Ferguson, Christopher Ferguson, Rachel Ferguson, Lilliana Norris, Gavin Norris; Great Grandchildren Preston and Jacob, Lucca and Colton, Rebecca, Jolene, Muirgheal, and Ellora.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Lee United Methodist Church on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Jack Tilk officiating. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Madison. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Lee United Methodist Church Missions Fund.
Friends may sign the online guest book at www.joepburnsfuneralhomes.com
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Tim Dunn
March 22, 2018
I have no words for his passing, I am still in a state of total disbelief. I was honored to have known and called him a friend. He always had that smile and wink that would always make me get over what ever was bothering me. I would gladly sit and let him ramble on about all of his exploits and accomplishments, now I see even more. He never said anything he could not back up and I have never had a truer friend. I will miss most of all our Friday dinner group and getting together with friend and just talking. May God bless you and keep you always.
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Jim, Melissa, Shannon and Spence Holben
March 22, 2018
Linda and Family, we can't tell you how much he will be missed. Every time I saw him he made me laugh with a funny story or bit of humor. I told someone the other day that he was the funniest man I've ever had the pleasure of knowing, even as I type this the thought makes me smile. God be with you through this time of grief.
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