James Lane

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.Hope to see you soon MiMi.

Anne, Jimmy and Lisa. I was shocked to hear from our mutual Spring Hill College friend Pat Rice yesterday that Jim died in January. Sandy and I send our sincere condolences, keeping in mind that Jim WAS the funniest man around!

Jim, you are missed by so many. There was always much fun and laughter when you came to Chapel Hill to visit Lisa and Martin. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family.

Jim was my dearest mentor over the nearly 30 years I have known him since starting my accounting career at Coopers & Lybrand. I went to the University of Florida School of Accounting with his late daughter, Lynda who we talked about often at the many Briarpatch breakfast meetings on Park Ave. Jim guided my career and parts of my life being amazingly candid and sincere, putting his life lessons in nearly perfect perspective for me with very simple words. His teachings and mentorship will...

Jim, you were very kind and generous to us. We had a lot of fun times and celebrations over the years. You lived life to the fullest. We toast to your life. -- Love, Sunny

I send my sincere condolences during this very difficult time. May you all find comfort from the encouraging words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Anne.
Ted and Brenda Barry

Jim was an uncle to me by way of his brother John, my step-father. I always had a good time around Jim. When we were kids it was having fun at his house, in the pool, with the pinball machine and jukebox. He always provided a big spread of drinks and eats. Those New Year's Day bowl-watching parties were loud, crowded fun! He had a passion for the Gators that he always let you know about, weather it was derisive, insightful, or boastful fun. On Christmas Eve, with all the best fixings...