Mr. James William Hesketh Jr., 82, passed away on March 15, 2018 in Madison, FL. James was born July 20, 1935, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Mr. James William Hesketh, Sr. and Carrie Miller Hesketh (Green).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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