JAMES-GLISSON-Obituary

JAMES T. GLISSON Jr.

Gainesville, Florida

1927 - 2019

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GLISSON, JR., JAMES T. 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...

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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.

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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...

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.

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

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

Please accept our condolences for your loss. We hope the words of Romans 15:13 provides you comfort in the days ahead