Edward Evans James Jr.

My mom just told me about your dad. She and I are coming to the memorial gathering. Elizabeth or Biz, I have so many memories of your mom and dad but special memories of you. I´m sorry for your loss. I will see you on Thursday. Your original babysitter Mimi aka Maureen Willoughby.

JJ was a generous comrade who taught me much about grilling steaks. I´m sure he is now embraced by the loving energy of God. RIP Brother!

What a bright light in the world! Always sharing a joke, a laugh, friendship & happiness ~You continue to be a blessing as your legacy lives on. Thank you Jimmy James! You will be missed.

Our Jimmy, Jimmy James. So much to remember and so much to say. Not enough time and space to capture even a minuscule part of Jimmy, Jimmy James. Carolyn Hoskin

Jimmy was the man!!! I started selling houses at Greenridge in 1998 at 19 years old and Jimmy was always there to give advice and boost me up. He took the time to drive me around Grand Rapids and it was literally like sitting next to a talking encyclopedia. The man new everything about everything. He never forgot a single detail about deals from decades ago. He was amazing and I will cherish those times forever!!! We remained good buddies and met often if we "had a terrible thirst" to...

Our condolances to Jim's family and to his many friends, especially those in Grand Rapids. Jim leaves us with many precious memories. In summertime, if The West Michigan Jazz Society was performing at John Ball Park, Carolyn and I invariably could find him there. He cruised through the crowd, effortlessly filling his tin bucket with their donations. We shared many personal events, interests, and concerns with Jim, including worries about our mothers' gradually diminishing skills operating...

You are and will be missed my friend! Peace and love always.

It's fortunate that Jim and I were able to share that one last conversation two weeks ago. After a career in the medical industry, I began my real estate career under the tutelage of Jim. I always referred to Jim as the "Shell Answer Man" as he always seemed to know where to send new Realtors with their questions. One day I was reading a zoning book. Upon learning of this, Jim redirected my attention by firmly stating, "read (study) your buy and sell agreement." It was sage advice then...