James-Cone-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Marion Nelson Funeral Home - Lake Wales

James Wilbur Cone

Lake Wales, Florida

Sep 14, 1930 – Jul 20, 2012

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BORN
September 14, 1930
DIED
July 20, 2012
LOCATION
Lake Wales, Florida

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Marion Nelson Funeral Home - Lake Wales Obituary

James W. Cone of Lake Wales passed away Friday, July 20, 2012 at the Somer's Hospice House in Sebring.

He was born September 14, 1930 in Haines City, Florida to the late John and Vallie (Brown) Cone; He came to the Lake Wales area in 2002 from St. Pete, Florida.

He was a retired...

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Ann,
I just heard of Jim's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a wonderful man and remember a lot of great times working for you both. Rob & I think of you often and our prayers are with you.
Rob & Kristie Pelzel

Dear Ann
I was so sorry to read of Jims passing.
It was always such a treat to see him in the "gym" and, he was indeed such a fine gentelman.
I have thought of you often always with a smile.
My sympathies to your family also.
I remain your friend always,
Suzanne "Suzy" Reyburn
St Pete Bch Fla

Dear Ann,

We are so sorry to hear about Jim. Thinking of you and praying God to grant you strength through these difficult times. May your memories give you comfort and peace. You are loved.....

Ken and Brenda Reed, Versailles, Kentucky

Dear Ann,
I'm so sorry about Jim. He was truly a good man. My tthoughts and parayers are with you and Victoria.

Thinking of you and your family today. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers. All our love...

Kathy and family,

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. May you hold your memories in your heart always.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God rest his soul.

Ann, so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. You both meant so much to our church family at the Island Chapel. We love you and are lifting you and your family up in our prayers.

standing proud, standing tall

Of the many families that live in Country Oaks, Jim's presence and persona was distinctly unique, definitely one-of-a-kind. Oozing with persona.
Persona describes a character played by an actor . . . except in Jim's case he was neither, not on stage nor an actor; he was living life large. Jim was simply Jim. Honest and straightforward.
Persona matched physical size - he loomed large, equal to the occasional boldness of speech and colorful opinions one always enjoyed while...