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James Lyons Obituary
He was born Jan. 31, 1949 in Galion, Ohio, the son of the late Victor and Elfledda Bell Spencer Lyons.
Mr. Lyons was the lead singer for The Music Explosion which produced the hit ''Little Bit O'Soul'' in 1967 which sold a million copies.
Survivors, including his wife, are one son, Jason Hill of Florence; one daughter, Amanda Rose Lyons of Myrtle Beach; three grandchildren, Graham and Ellis Hill, and Hunter Ferguson.
Funeral services will be private.
An online guest book is available at www.msfh.net or at MyrtleBeachOnline.com.
McMillan-Small Funeral Home. (843) 449-3396, is handling the arrangements.
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Dr. Steve Allerding
October 21, 2023
While no one can ever forget Jamie's time with The Music Explosion, I'm sure that fewer people remember his band, The Lost Children, during the late 60's. I first heard, and met, Jamie and The Lost Children when they played at the old "Hide-a-Way" Bar on the Black Fork River in Loudonville, OH. They did a version of Sam & Dave's "Hold On, I'm Comin'" that I still remember today, and which was on par with the music of The Vanilla Fudge at the time. Great memories from my high school days and I think of Jamie whenever I hear his music on the radio. RIP and thanks for the memories.
Ellie
February 21, 2023
Dear family of Jamie-I know this is very late in posting, but I only heard of Jamie´s passing about a year ago. And today as I was going through old photos as one does, I came across this one. My name was Ellie (gal sitting with a cigarette) and I was living with Carolyn (the gal on the left smiling). Jamie crashed with us in our apartment on 8th for several months in about 1967-68 on campus at OSU. Their band (one of the members is also on the photo, a lead guitarist I believe but I can´t really remember) used to practice in our kitchen of course, the police would come and say we had to keep it down. Lol! Anyway. I always loved watching Jamie. What a talent!
Just wanted to share a big of memory. Loved him.
Sincerely and with many condolences
Ellie Claassen Creelman
wayne wachtell
October 18, 2022
HI JAMIE! I was cruising to the gym at 4AM and heard one of your tunes on satellite radio that I remembered form the past ! Your Gone But The Tunes Are Still Rocking ! REST IN PEACE !!!!
Rick Nesta
September 22, 2022
I miss you my friend and remember so many Great times with the Music Explosion none of us could done it without you, you were truly gifted and I hope you and Tudor are jamming it up in Heaven!
Rick Nesta
Steve Gottfried
September 21, 2022
Jim, I think of you very often and miss you. I actually listened to several tracks off the Capital City Rockets album on YouTube the other day. Brought back so many memories watching roller derby and Joannie Weston like we often did. Jim you are definitely not forgotten...your friend Steve.
Robert tousignant aka Bob Avery..
March 5, 2022
I always think of my time with Jamie..Last night I was inducted into the Syracuse hall of fame...I spoke about my friendship with Jamie in our music days..in closing my continued prayers for his wife an family..He is never forgotten by me...God Bless ..
Todd N
March 4, 2022
You had more than a little bit o'soul!
Amanda Rose Lyons Sutton
July 22, 2021
Jim at Carnegie Hall.
I miss you every day Dad.
robert tousignant
July 22, 2021
AKA Bob Avery, drummer for Music Explosion .I think of jamie and every little journey we explored in every city we toured through during the 60,s.He was different, care free and loving.I am humbled he was my friend & shared musical experiences .In my heart his place is special .
Rick Perez
July 20, 2021
I met Jamie about 6 mos after Little Bit of Soul came out when Geoff Robinson from the 4 o´clock Balloon and I went over Jamie´s to hang out. Then he got drafted. Started running into him again in the 70s. We hung out some in Columbus. Saw a brand new Alice Cooper together. He stayed at my house in Cleveland when doing some recording. Tremendous man and real authentic soul of a rocker. He was real. He was constant good vibes. Always remember him.
Don't take my picture pops!
Lorraine Scheib
September 22, 2020
Found this in my dads photo album. Wonder if you like horses as much as your father or brother. You certainly had the Lyons singing talent.
Marcia Roston Delong
March 14, 2020
"A little bit of soul" with you on Dick Clark's Bandstand came on one of my Facebook pages, so I posted it again. People remembering you and some young ones who never knew you commenting wow, they never knew Galion had a famous person like you.
Just to let you know we're still thinking about you...
Jamie,Rick, Tudor,Burton ,Bobby
July 2, 2019
As i continue my own musical drumming career i have never forgotten Jamie and the band .One memory that is embedded in my brain is jamie let me stay at his sisters home in Galion at one point..His generosity and friendship i will never forget..The other day i played @ the NY State Blues fest and many people came forward to bring up memories of our band the Music Explosion ..The legacy lives on ..Jamie my friend is eternally within my heart and soul..
July 1, 2019
Dad n Jamie x
Jack White and Jamie Lyons
July 1, 2019
September 24, 2017
11 years..wow u must be either back or enjoying MB.....happy for u...miss u...
always love u....sandy
Lorraine Scheib
June 29, 2016
Thinking of you today Uncle Jimmy. Doing dad's and yours and your sisters ancestry. Running into walls and wish I could talk to you or dad, or even your dad. Found an article of you and your band from high school. Would love to get it yo your daughter or wife.
March 17, 2016
hi dad,
i miss you everyday so much...i wish you were here to tell me what to do.
March 15, 2016
Rest in Peace Jamie. You have a whole lot of soul.
Tommy Clark
March 14, 2016
I will always remember the good times shared with Jamie. He was a true original and an instant friend. Rest in peace my good bro. I wlll " remember what you said about a little bit of soul".
September 23, 2015
its Jims 9th year of union with HIM>>>>amazing....and I think Im still living in this worldly world....love u Sandy
Warren MacPherson
January 10, 2014
I grew up in Mansfield in the late 50's and early 60's, but I did not meet Jamie until '75 or '76 at "the farm" in Columbus (Gahanna.). He was a great guy...just lit up the room. I was so sorry to hear of his death. My condolences to his family.
Linda Miller
July 24, 2013
Rest In Peace Jimmy.
Heath Watkins
July 15, 2013
I've grown up in Galion Ohio and at the age of 42 I am just now learning of Jaime Lyons and his music. Thank you for this awesome piece of history and I plan to share it with my children. God bless Sandy and the family.
Kenny McChesney
May 12, 2013
I only found out last year of my old friend and mentor Jamie's passing. I remember the many parties at our apt in Galion back in the day and how he enjoyed me playing guitar and keyboard for him in the wee hours. Oh boy how many times did we see "Yellow Submarine". see you on the other side Jammie
January 20, 2013
Jamie...42 years ago this April marks the time in my life where I said goodbye to you "Hope I never see you again brother." Ironically....I never made it to Australia because once I arrived in HAWAII....there was no going back nor further. Now...after almost 30 years since I left for Seattle....6 years there....then...CALIFORNIA....and Now after almost 3 DECADES there....WE are back in HAWAII....going in a good way....+ attitude and always...WITH A "LITTLE BIT O SOUL" GOD BLESS YOU my BROTHER....I'm sending to YOU and Sandy...ALL you + waves...Sincere and Lifetime Mahalo to YOU Forever...until it's MY turn to cross over....Michael Whitston
Dave D
August 10, 2012
Gone, Gone, Gone Beyond. Gone Beyond
Beyond. Hail the Goer!
March 7, 2012
Still in my memory, James. You Rocked!
-Ak
Francine Mattison
December 26, 2011
I am wondering if this is the Jim, Sandy, Jason and Mandy that used to live at Mayfair Apartments in Columbus, Ohio? I think we were neighbors. I used to play with Mandy but had a crush on Jason. I remember Sandy and Jim too. I'm sorry to hear about Jim...obviously I think about you guys or I wouldn't have found this. I will have to tell my brother Brent. Love, Francine (Feldman)
February 26, 2011
Sandy, Blessings to you and James' 37th anniversary.
-AK
sandra Lyons
February 24, 2011
lovely 37th anniversary, with our friends jal and Dolly..celebrating all day and night...love you always
Sandy
Sandra Lyons
February 1, 2011
we are together and always have been together..Happy birthday..stayed in HIS Home on our birthday!! WOW
Love u
your wife Sandy
Phil Slattery
January 31, 2011
Jamie, sorry to learn so late of your passing. You just popped into my head and I thought I would chase you down online. Shine on. Shine on....
December 28, 2010
Happy Holidays..it is sooo sweet to hear from all the people that love you!!
We all love you and miss you madly
Sandy lyons
robert avery tousignant
December 25, 2010
im turning 65 this june and i sat down the other day and listenend to our album of little bit of soul...and it brought back again such fond memories of the band and the relationship that i had with jamie personally...in closing i would like to send again my sympathies to his family and wish them a happy holiday....
Artie Kegler
December 25, 2010
Blessings to the love of your life, Sandy, your family and mega friends and fans.
I know the One of Ancient days has you in bliss.
Perhaps selfishly...I was looking for you at ComFest to ask for an interview while working as a DJ for a classic rock radio station near C-Bus. Sadly. our paths didn't cross in those couple of days when God called you home. Nonetheless, I feel blessed to have been able to hang out with you & Sandy a few years before when you returned from Florida.
I no longer work at that radio station, but YOU are still on their playlist.
Thank you for your kindness. Godspeed!
Mike Davidow
December 23, 2010
Jamie's music rocks and little bit o soul is one of the greats. Here's to a little bit o soul for everyone this holiday and new year!
November 23, 2010
Remembering you Jamie this Thanksgiving. Miss your exuberance.
Peace,
-AK
Nicole White
November 22, 2010
I was looking to contact Jamie & Sandy to let him know about the passing of my father, Jack M. White Jr. on Sept.14 of this year... I had no idea that he was already shining up the drum kit for Jack in that big studio in the sky. I know my Dad loved Jamie very much, and I've thought about you guys a lot over the years. Didn't get to know you as an adult, but you were always sweet to me as a child. Thank you for that.
With love and respect,
Nicole M. White and Jack M. White Jr.
P.S.I have some great pictures of the two of them back in the day, and I'll try to post them soon.
J. Travis Bonham
October 20, 2010
To The Loved Ones Of Mr. Lyons,
I am 28 years old. My parents were always fans and my children will grow up hearing this and others of the generation. The sun lost a portion of its shine in 2006. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Amy
September 24, 2010
Jim, you are always going to the epitome of what a wonderful father, husband and all around human being is. Christmas is so empty without you to tell my horror stories to. You'll never leave my thoughts as I strive to be half as awesome as you.
September 24, 2010
Ok, sweetie..my 2nd message to let you know, that i am very happy for you, so I will not be sad...ok??
We will be celebrating..listening to your favorite jazz, that Bobby will be playing...I know you will be with us, especially as we decorate Meher Babas tomb with beautiful flowers and so much love...your very favorite place!!! Love You always, Jim your wife Sandy
September 24, 2010
hello Jimmy
seems strange writing to you, since we are in tune already, without any words needed..will be at ur fav place tomorrow with your friends...celebrating your lovely freedom!!!!.When i think of you I especially think, "When your heart is cut to bits, let there be a smile on your lips" Now, I can smile, knowing I am with you...
Always Love YOU Your wife
Sandy
Gahe Giessler
August 28, 2010
Rest in Peace Jamie. You were a good rocker. Gahe
Sandra Lyons
February 26, 2010
Hello My sweet Jim!!
Happy anniversary, 36th..wow..not many can say they had a great love like we did for all this time...how fortunate we were..and are..as we continue, loving each other..forever in His love...Sandy
Michael Whitston
February 4, 2010
Jamie....61 y/o on earth but eternally 30ish in your current location above. Gone now but NEVER forgotten as you will always be ageless to me. God Bless Michael Whitston
Artie Kegler
January 30, 2010
Blessings to ya, Jim there with the light on your birthday from this side.
You are not forgotten and cared for by many from this life, including me. Kudos!
Steve Gottfried
January 30, 2010
Happy Birthday Jim...
Sandra Lyons
January 29, 2010
Hello My Love
Just wishing you a Happy 61yr. birthday..here in your fav place at Amartithi, 41st...I love you, madly..always now and forever...I know you are with me, too...Thank God for that. So, i am trying to break this illusion and seem quite unattached..happy for Amanda and Hunter, so dreams do come true, but yours and mine are forever with the ONE Love You XOXOXO your wife, Sandy
sept 25,2009..Jims third anniv with Meher Baba seclusion Hill Mzad, India
Sandra Lyons
September 24, 2009
Sweet Jim..happy Happy happy...cannot wait to join you!!
I know you are with me I can hear you,and feel you....
I Love YOU..always Your wife
Sandy (Kate)
August 20, 2009
You betcha buddy Jim, and Sandra w/ your heart that lives in this world still, your love is known and travels many places. Unseen perhaps, but important & known.
Like he said, "A little bit of Soul", and I say it goes a long way.
August 17, 2009
Woodstock's anniversary has triggered thoughts of YOU. Remember the summer of 1969---graduation---wasn't nearly as important as hanging out with YOU and the gang from Galion. YOU were OUR star Jamie...and yet you were one of us...but...unique...one of a kind and now you're with GOD. + energy to YOU Brother Love & Peace Michael Whitston
June 16, 2009
As Time goes by I miss the Hellos and Smiles from Jim.
He really is at Peace and will always be thought of with lots of Love!
Sending you Love too Miss Sandy as I know you have to be strong..
Big Hugs!!!
Liz
Lorry Scheib
May 24, 2009
Hey Uncle Jimmy, by now you have had some time to spend with your brother Vic (my Dad) up there and I hope you two have had time to sing a few songs together. It has been a month now since your brother joined you. I wish now I would have gotten a chance to meet you, since all the connection to memorries is up there and in the spattering of pictures we have. If only heaven had a post office and could send postcards.....Lorry Lyons Scheib
Amanda Lyons
May 21, 2009
I miss you dad and wish you were here now to help with this trying time. But you are the one who made me strong and I am so like you in so many ways and that is a good thing, thank you for that. I love you soooo much,
A. rose
Sandra Lyons
February 25, 2009
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, DEAR JIM..OUR 35TH..WOW!!.. AND WHAT A GIFT, GOING TO GOA BEACH,INDIA FOR 12 DAYS. A WONDERFUL REST FOR ME, AND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACH I HAVE EVER SEEN!!A GOOD PLACE TO STAY FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME..LOOKING FORWARD TO IT..NEXT YEAR!! THE ARABIAN SEA WAS BEAUTIFUL FOR SWIMMING..AND YOU KNOW I AM THE WATER PERSON AND SWIMMER!! SOO MY SWEET..KNOWING HOW HAPPY YOU ARE IS SUCH A RELEIF FOR ME, NOW I DO NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT YOU, BUT YOU MY DEAR ARE TAKING CARE OF ME. THAT IS QUITE OBVIOUS..SO WE ARE TOGETHER IN THE MOST REAL WAY..I LOVE YOU SOO MUCH AND HEAR YOU SAY THE SAME, DAILY..YOUR SOUL MATE ALWAYS ETERNALLY...SANDY PS.. THE AVATARS BIRTH..115YEARS...FLOWERED THE TOMB FOR YOU AND ME LOVE U
SANDY
India..jim and sandy
Sandra Lyons
January 23, 2009
Jan 31 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET JIM! YOUR 60TH...AND MINE, AS WELL!! WELL, MY DEAR SOULMATE, IT HAS BEEN QUITE AN EXPERIENCE LOSING YOUR PHYSICAL PRESENCE, BUT AS TIME GOES ON I FEEL YOU IN ME MORE AND MORE, SO I DONOT FEEL ALONE. IT IS SO REWARDING TO HEAR AND FEEL YOUR PRESENCE , WHILE I AM STILL SMILING WITH YOU. YOU TAKE CARE OF ME ONE WAY OR THE OTHER AND NEVER LET ME DOWN...I CAN HONESTLY SAY THAT. TO KNOW...HOW FORTUNATE WE ARE...THE LOVE, SO DIVINELY STRONG..ONE ONLY, YOU AND I. ALWAYS BEING TAKEN CARE OF..OUR FRIENDS WATCHING OUT FOR ME..HERE IN INDIA..AND THE USA...SOO VERY SWEET!!
tHANKS TO THE ONE AND ONLY THE AVATAR..MEHER BABA ILOVE YOU.. YOUR WIFE SANDY
SANDRA LYONS
December 22, 2008
MERRY CHRISTMAS, SWEET JIM..AND THANK YOU FOR SUCH A SWEET SURPRISE!! AMAZING HOW YOU ARE TAKING CARE OF ME. I lOVE yOU MADLY AND CANNOT WAIT TILL WE ARE TOGETHER AGAIN, EVEN THOUGH WE ARE MERGED ETERNALLY.. YOUR WIFE sANDY
amanda rose lyons
October 15, 2008
I miss you every day. I miss you reading to me, as you read to me from the day I was born 'til you left this world. I especially miss you singing to me and I miss you telling me that I was the most beautiful woman in the world. I want you to know that I am happy because of the love you gave me every day. I am strong because you told me that I could really do and become what ever I wanted to in this life. You never judged me, you never told me I was less than perfect in your eyes. Because of that I can love and be loved. Because of you I can feel music in every facet of life. So much of this world is shallow and you were able to show me the beauty. I miss you every day so much and I know you're here but I miss your hand on my face and sometimes I don't do the right things and wish I could just talk to you. Hunter is a beautiful person now because of how you raised me. sometimes I wonder where you are and I know you are happy but I still miss you. I will never have all the words to say. I wish you were here, I love you daddy.
Suzette Cremlett
October 8, 2008
I have been out of the country for two years and on my return was saddened by the news of Jamie Lyons. What a wonderful spirit Jamie had and I am sorry that I didn't get a chance to reminisce one last time.
Burton Stahl
October 8, 2008
Hey Bro;
I was looking at our Music Explosion scrapbooks and the plethora of photo's of us at Carneige Hall and the tours and recalled these huge shows that we played and felt compelled to let you know how great these times were. I had not seen these photo's in years along with some 8mm movies of shows in NY and NJ. The reels of TV shows were the best. You were right on when the camera started rolling. Anyway with all these pictures I needed to write and tell you that we are thinking about you.
liz burgess
October 6, 2008
My dear friend Sandy..
You are in my thoughts and Jim is always included in my prayers.
I love you!!!!
Artie Kegler
October 2, 2008
Time moves on, and the memory of Jim still hangs.
You left a great legacy of music that won't be forgotten as well as friends, asscociates & fans.
I'm glad to be among those that knew you & your music.
Blessings forever!
decorated for jim..Love your wife sandy
October 1, 2008
JAMIE LYONS DAY AT THE SAMADHI, MEHERABAD...INDIA SEPT 25, 2008 THE AVATAR OF THE AGE MEHER BABAS TOMB SHRINE
SANDRA LYONS
September 25, 2008
DARLING jIM
HOW I MISS YOU..AND CANNOT BELEIVE I AM STILL IN THIS BODY,WITHOUT YOU PHYSICALLY, BUT I HEAR AND FEEL YOUR PRESENCE CONTINUOSLY!!! i THANK GOD FOR THAT!!!
TODAY WAS LOVELY . BEING HERE IN YOUR FAVORITE PLACE, DECORATING tHE AVATARS TOMB, WITH TONS OF FLOWERS..THIS EVENING WE CELEBRATED WITH YOUR WONDERFUL FRIENDS, WHILE LISTENING TO THE NEW VERSION OF LITTLE BIT O' SOUL, YOU DID , RIGHT BEFORE LEAVING US, PHYSICALLY. SOME DAY THE WHOLE WORLD WILL HEAR AND LOVE THIS VERSION!!!
SO ON THAT NOTE, LET ME SHARE ONE OF OUR FAVORITE SAYINGS. tHIS IS BY HAFIZ....
BEFITTING A FORTUNATE SLAVE CARRY OUT EVERY COMMAND OF THE MASTER, WITHOUT ANY QUESTION OF WHY AND WHAT.
ABOUT WHAT YOU HEAR FROM THE MASTER, NEVER SAY IT IS WRONG BECAUSE MY DEAR, THE FAULT LIES IN YOUR OWN CAPACITY TO UNDERSTAND HIM.
I AM SLAVE OF THE MASTER, WHO HAS RELEASED ME FROM IGNORANCE, WHATEVER MY MASTER, DOES IS OF THE HIGHEST BENEFIT TO ALL CONCERNED. AVAATAR MEHER BABA KI JAI!!
I LOVE YOU MADLY ALWAYS YOUR WIFE SANDY
Kitty Muir
September 25, 2008
Dearest Jim, I can't believe it's the 2nd Anniversary of your leaving us!
Today I helped Sandy place hundreds of flowers in and around Beloved Baba's Samadhi this morning. It was such a beautiful morning. With each flower I placed, I took Meher Baba's name and remembered a loved one, family, a friend, who wishes they were there and misses you so! As I walked down the hill from the Samadhi, I remembered the Amartithi I sprained my foot, and you walked me down the hill singing to me, as a sea of humanity passed us heading up the hill for darshan with The Beloved. I miss your beautiful voice and your Lion Heart! Love Kitty
Michael Whitston
June 30, 2008
Jamie....I have few life regrets @ 57 but not being able to check-in with you about how life was going before....you "check-out" is definately at the top. It wasn't meant to be. "Lil bit of soul" sure has a duel meaning and NOW Jamie..... you really have... a "Whole lot of soul"...as that too was meant to be. I send to you all my + energy...and "lil bit of love" for eternity. Aloha Peace & Love Michael Whitston
Colleen (Hokey) Schuman
June 26, 2008
it doesn't seem possible it is almost 2 years since Jamie left us. It seems like only yesterday we were partying at Ammans Reservoir and having a great time. It always amazed me how Jamie would show us all different ways to view the world, to look outside the box. He was friends to many. I am so glad Jamie and I got to spend the time together that we did. I am sure all his friends feel the same way. I still miss him and wish his family good things to come.
Michael Christian
June 24, 2008
In the early 60's When Jamie was in New York to record his next sessions, I think the song was Stoney, I was around when it was written. Jamie could'nt get a room for a couple of days so he stayed with me in the Van Cortlandt Hotel on 49th street and broadway in New York City. For those few days I got to know him and his wife. He made a great impression on me as Just Plain Folk and I never forgot his funny way and his star quality. I grieve His passing with you. The Lord needed Him in the heavenly choir. Ciao Jamie. Michael Christian
John Volk
June 24, 2008
ComFest is this week-end and it won't be the same without Mr. Lyons. I'm sorry I didn't get to see him when he performed last year. I lost track of him in the late 80's. I hope the family is doing well while missing their wonderful husband, father and friend.
sandra griss
June 22, 2008
Dear Friend Jim. I was just listening to mick with God gave me everything I want, in your case God gave u everything u need. love you sandra
robert tousignant
June 19, 2008
this past week end i turned 62 and i remember going on stage for the first time to play drums in the explosion band..it was just the other day.i could not help thinking of jamie and all the fun we had...That;s what jamie and i use to talk about was how much fun it was to play drums and his singing and dancing on stage.so jamie im still sending you my love and by reading all the replies to your passing , you certainly where rich in friends and family...your old drummer bob avery tousignant
bob groves
June 15, 2008
i'm in my 50's i grew up listening to jamie and the music explosion i love little bit'o'soul and i see the light he was a great singer he will be missed he's still singing in heaven love you jamie always bob groves
THE COOLEST LYON INTHE WORLD..HAPPY FATHERS DAY ILOVE YOU, SANDY
June 15, 2008
Don Stillings
May 21, 2008
While traveling through time on my computer I learned of Jamie's death. Jamie and I were friends during the 60's. We knew each other in school and partied many times together. I was shocked to see that he had died. The guy was as smart as he was crazy. Some people you just never forget and after 40 years he was still in my memories.
Rest well my friend,
John Ventura
May 8, 2008
You had a wild streak in the old days that could not be tamed. I knew you then, and we had some times in old Columbus. We drank, we sang, we ruff housed at Diamond Jim's. It was glorious. I'm sorry that we didn't connect sooner. I will think of those times we shared and remember. See you on the other side my friend.
shelly rogers
April 24, 2008
little bit o soul was and always will be my fave song. it got me through some tough times in my teens and i will always be grateful. much love x shelly x
liz burgess
March 4, 2008
Hi...I really miss Jim being his sassy self.
Hold him dear in my heart..
Love you Sandy!!!!
sandra Lyons
February 22, 2008
Sweet Jim
Happy Anniversary!!! And a belated happy birthday..your 59th. Our 34th anniversary. How happy you are..that I know. I am working on it, knowing that I get selfish when I start feeling sad, so I am working on the acceptance. However I miss you madly and start feeling lost. I do not stay with that feeling, The Avatar MB, does not allow me to have time for depression. After all, all I wanted was for you to be happy!! So that is a releif. I have a sweet vision of you and me always being together, no matter where we are..I hear you as well.. of course you know your daughter, Amanda and her husband Robbie are here in India..you said it would be alife changing experience for him..and of course it is. They both want to live here as well and cannot wait to return..sound familiar??...anyway my soul mate of eternity I Love You..
Your Wife Sandy
Sandy Lyons
December 30, 2007
Sweet Jimmy...Just anote leaving 2007, onto 2008...realizing more and more, that you and I are one, with Him...filling me up with tons of love as I live in the moment. Knowing you are happy that I am at meherazad, helping...not being a part of the world. I am working on Accepting every moment, realizing this is a dream, and how you live in the Final Reality. How happy you are ..so releiving to know this, that was all I wanted ..so now I look forward to the final merge, while hearing your beautiful voice telling me you love me...your wife Always Sandy/Kate
shelly rogers
October 10, 2007
Little bit o soul touched my heart and will always be my favourite song. many thanks. rest in peace.x
Lea Kolesky
October 7, 2007
Sandy, I hope you remember me. It's Lea Kolesky, Don (Deke) Kolesky's daughter. I remember you & your family well & I can't believe Jamie is gone. I know my father hadn't been in touch for a while, & it breaks my heart. My father passed away in March, after a battle with diabetes. It's hard to believe that two great men were taken from the world within just six months of each other.
I can't believe you're gone, Jamie. I heard the news & my heart sank. I fondly remember spending time with you & Sandy, and how happy my father always was to see you. I know you & my dad are together, reminiscing & playing music & having a blast like you always did. You're dearly missed.
Amanda Lyons
October 5, 2007
Hi Daddy, I miss you so much, you know there are no words and no songs for me to tell you this,( although I have a hard time with Ray C. now). Remember when I used to entertain you? Oh my god I am laughing now just thinking about it...I want to tell you so much but I know that you already know....EVERYTHING. Mom and I love each other very much and we are taking good care of each other, Just like you wanted. I am taking Robby to India and I know that was your wish but I still wish you would be going with us. It will never be the same,not for me, not without you around, but your gift to me when you left was Huge, VERY BIG, I want you to know,....I am happy Daddy, I know that you are.
I love you so much and I miss you more than any words or music could ever tell,
I love You,
Your daughter, Amanda Rose
Jamie and Geoff at Comfest 2006
Geoff Robinson
September 26, 2007
Jamie -my good friend and music partner. You probably didn't realize how much you taught me - about music, life, and living. I will always treasure our times together. Keep on rockin' my brother.
Kitty Muir
September 24, 2007
Jim, Yesterday 24th, September Bobby and I went out for your fav... Chicken Chili Fry dry. We toasted to your life. Today, the 1 year anniversary of your passing is being celebrated as Ganesh idols are being immersed in the ocean,rivers and wells through out India on this,the 10th day of Ganesh Chaturthi. I love you and miss you my dear friend! kitty
Bud Lyons
September 24, 2007
It's been a year, Uncle Jimmy. I hardly knew you most of my life. But, thanks to this fine memory book, I've learned a lot about you in the last year. You truly deserve a heaven up there, cuz you've given so many people a little heaven here on earth. Keep on Rockin'!
Your nephew, Bud
Joyce Fultz
September 24, 2007
Jamie, it is hard to believe it has been a year since your sweet voice has been silenced here on earth. I know the angels are enjoying your sweet voice now. You are truely missed and I am proud to have known you my friend. Love to you and you also Sandy and your family.
Michael Whitston Whitston
September 24, 2007
Can it already be a year since you left and went to Heaven? You sure must be gratified by how many people loved you Jamie and that in your lifetime you left a legacy that will never-ever end. You will always be in my memory...and I will ALWAYS remember....Love & Peace MW
Sandy Lyons
September 24, 2007
Sept. 25th, 2007
Just a little note on Jims, reunion anniversary. It has been a year today, that you are now in the REAL sphere of true bliss..how happy we are for your joy. I want to Thank You for your continuing confirmation as you whisper sweet everythings in my ear. How could I not hear you?... with that big beautiful voice of yours!! How fortunate we are to be so intune and in Love that we will never seperate...can't wait to join you and HIM...that is my only true vision that makes me smile, the love with you..yes!!
Your "Kate", Always your wife loving you..Sandy Lyons
Artie Kegler
September 23, 2007
Jamie,
you were a good ole pal of mine. See ya in the next round!
Jims' daughter, Amanda...Happy Birthday, Amanda!
September 17, 2007
liz burgess
August 26, 2007
Miss my Friend....
Love to you Sandy..
Thoughts of The wonderful guy that is alive in my Heart...
Liz
Steve Repp
August 20, 2007
Jamie was a couple of years older then me, but what a great guy and great pal you were. You will be missed here.
Linda
June 28, 2007
Today on the computer, I learned about Jamie's death. I am heart sick. My late husband and I knew him in 1967 and after. He was so very, very talented. A great showman. Wonderful friend. We lost touch and thought of him all through the years but never knew how to get ahold of him. Would check the internet but not much success - seemed we were always a couple years behind him trying to locate him. He was one of a kind and will be missed by so many, many people. I still have my autographed LP and autographed pictures on a wall in my music room. Jamie, thank you for all the fun times we all had and the great music. We will never forget you or your contribution to the music scene. Your green satin shirt and your striped pants belong in a museum. I would like to take this time to offier my condolences to your family and I am sure my late husband would feel the same. You will be greatly missed. Thank you so much for all the really great memories. Thank you for being Jamie and sharing your life with us.
Linda
June 28, 2007
Today on the computer, I learned about Jamie's death. I am heart sick. My late husband and I knew him in 1967 and after. He was so very, very talented. A great showman. Wonderful friend. We lost touch and thought of him all through the years but never knew how to get ahold of him. Would check the internet but not much success - seemed we were always a couple years behind him trying to locate him. He was one of a kind and will be missed by so many, many people. I still have my autographed LP and autographed pictures on a wall in my music room. Jamie, thank you for all the fun times we all had and the great music. We will never forget you or your contribution to the music scene. Your green satin shirt and your striped pants belong in a museum. I would like to take this time to offier my condolences to your family and I am sure my late husband would feel the same. You will be greatly missed. Thank you so much for all the really great memories. Thank you for being Jamie and sharing your life with us.
Colleen Kacir
June 1, 2007
Too many years gone bye, I lost contact with friends and was totally sadden with the news of Jamie. Those were the best years, and the best of friends. Sandy,Hello love, I'm so sorry for your loss for now, but soon we will all be with him again. Would love to hear from you, take care.
Colleen Kacir
Cols. Ohio
Abner Burnett
May 29, 2007
I loved the band. This cat must have been a remarkable guy. Growing up in West Texas, Little Bit of soul go me out of my funk and into my dreams. Best wishes
Dan DiDonato
May 9, 2007
I met Jamie during '73 and'74 when I was drumming for hard sauce. Right from jump street Jamie helped me out to get settled in columbus ohio. He was always very considerate and polite and as an entertainer he was a consumate pro. We had many a laugh back then. I 'll always think fondly of ya James.
Sandra Lyons
February 24, 2007
Hello Jimmy,
just asweet love message on our anniversary, 33years..amazing..and as I remember, the card we exchanged last year, covers it all..we finally made it, one pure love. Since we have been seperated physically,I feel you in my heart, and know how much you loved me. We were the only ones for each other ..you were mine, only..and will always be. Thank you Jim for loving me...I am very happy for you..knowing you are very, very happy, and we will be together again, and again...I Love You always..Your wife Sandy
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