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JAMES GLISSON Obituary
James T. Glisson, Jr., died Thursday, April 25, 2019 after a long decline. He was 92. JT (or Jake as his friends called him) was born near Cross Creek, Florida, March 15, 1927. Although a world traveler he lived in the area all his life. As a child JT's club feet were corrected at the Shriner's Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina over a period of nine years. Later, he was agile enough to enter the United States Army Air Corps where he served in Japan during WWII. He was an avid pilot and sailor all his life.
Following service and prompted by his neighbor, friend and author, Marjorie Kennan Rawlings, JT pursued a career as an artist. He branched out many times from this profession but art was always at the center of what he did: manufactured houses, banking, advertising, consulting in Mexico, Argentina and Germany. He authored two books and a play.
Although JT later adopted the Catholic faith of his family, he remained a life-long member of the Masonic Lodge in gratitude for their enabling him to walk. He worked with local lodges and was a benefactor to their hospital in Greenville.
James T. Glisson and Patricia Apone married September 20, 1950 and had five children. He is survived by his wife of 68 years; sons, Nicholas; J. Thomas, III, Steven; and daughter, Jeannie Glisson-Cruthers; son, Will Glisson, died three years ago. There are three grandchildren, James Thomas IV, Nathaniel, and Fiona.
Jake's funeral liturgy will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Holy Faith Catholic Church, 747 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32607. After cremains are received, he will be buried in the family gravesite in Citra, Florida.
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Susan (Porter) Quick
March 5, 2022
The memories of our family of six, and your family of seven, getting together are still some of my favourite childhood memories, especially the night us kids got caught out on Orange Lake in a thunderstorm! Thanks for coming to our rescue. My sincere condolences.
Sharon
May 1, 2020
I had the distinct pleasure of meeting JT at Pearl's gas station one fortuitous spring day on my way home to the panhandle. He sure made a lasting impression on me. In the short yet memorable visit, I knew I had just met an amazing human and I didn't want the conversation to end. He invited me to tour Cross Creek and life got in the way of taking up his kind offer. I have since quietly toured Cross Creek and thought of him. Prayers of condolence to his wife, Patricia (he spoke of her highly in that time as well) and the rest of his family.
Carol Meyer
June 9, 2019
I was in Portugal and missed notices in the paper but my brother told me of Jake's passing. What a wonderful life he lived! My parents greatly enjoyed times spent with him and Pat. I was fortunate enough to join some of those delightful sessions. He is greatly missed.
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Julia Owen
May 13, 2019
JT, you have been my friend since we attended school together at Hawthorne High School. You were especially a good friend to my brother, Jeff McMeekin. You made so many people laugh with your wit. My sincerest condolences to your family. You will be greatly missed. Julia McMeekin Owen
May 9, 2019
Our condolences to the Glisson family. It's been our privilege to know you for so many years. Love and Prayers, Chuck and Gen Roessler
May 9, 2019
Please accept our condolences for your loss. We hope the words of Romans 15:13 provides you comfort in the days ahead
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Cephus Harrell
May 8, 2019
I will miss you, my friend...
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