James Lewis Thomas, of Smith Mountain Lake (Hardy), known to most as Jim or Jimmy, left this world on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 12:40a.m. He was born on September 5, 1943 to Doris Thomas and to the late Herbert Thomas of Fairfax, Va. Jim served with the United States Air Force and retired...
Jim will be missed by all who loved him and and those who knew him. Jim was a wonderful, delightful, likeable, happy, funny person to know. I feel very privileged to have known him.
Delores Ratcliff
October 13, 2008 | Roanoke, VA
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Juanita:
I am sadden to just hear that our friend Jim has passed away. All of his friends here at Cowles Parkway Ford share your grief. Our prayers go out to you and the family! The Service Department will never forget you two!!
Kim Gettings
October 08, 2008 | Woodbridge, VA
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I'm glad I was able to meet Jim. It's clear he's a very gentle soul.
My best wishes and thoughts are with you, Juanita.
Emily Painter
October 06, 2008 | Roanoke, VA
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JIM, THANKS FOR BEING MY FRIEND AND FOR ALL THE TIMES YOU MADE ME LAUGH. I'LL MISS YOU,REST WELL.
DONALD ARRINGTON
October 06, 2008 | HARDY, VA
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I miss you, Uncle Jim! Thank you for helping me hunt for bears. I hope you have a safe trip to Heaven. And I hope Juanita feels better soon.
Love, Sage
Sage Rose
October 05, 2008 | FL
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My heart is very heavy. For the passing of a life so wonderful. For the loved ones he left behind. For my dearest friend's loss of everything that made her believe true love can be a breathtaking actuality. I am deeply saddened.
Juanita - I never saw you happier than your wedding day. Keep these sublime memories tucked in your heart to carry you through the tough times. Know that you were the love of Jim's life, and that he was extremely proud to have you walking through life at...
Kim Rose
October 05, 2008 | Winter Haven, FL
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Juanita. we are so sorry for your loss sweetie, God bless you. Jim and I loved him, he will be missed tremendously! Jim and Carrie Monk
Carrie monk
October 04, 2008 | Fredericksburg, VA
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Dearest Juanita, How bittersweet to read these loveletters to you and Jim. I am so sad not to have met your Jimmy, but blessed to have started a friendship with you. Reading this guestbook gives me wonderful insight on how much love surrounds you and will hold you up during your darkest hours. Bless you BFF.
Jill Pryor
October 03, 2008 | Moneta, VA
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I feel privileged and honored to have met and call Jim and Juanita my friends. We shared a wonderful summer on the water; boating, tubing, and wave running, only Jim could tip the wave runner that wouldn’t tip! Jim Thomas was a special man that touched the heart of everyone he met. I regret not having had more time with him. Jim loved and was so proud of his wife and family, which was evident in everything he said and did. If only there was a way to take away some of your pain Juanita I...