Jamie-O'Hara-Obituary

Jamie O'Hara

Nashville, Tennessee

Aug 18, 1950 – Jan 7, 2021 (Age 70)

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BORN
August 18, 1950
DIED
January 7, 2021
AGE
70
LOCATION
Nashville, Tennessee

Obituary

(News story) Jamie O'Hara, a Grammy-winning songwriter and a chart-making country music recording artist who years earlier turned heads in northwest Ohio with his athletic feats, died Jan. 7 in Alive Hospice, Nashville. He was 70.He had cancer, his wife, Lola White O'Hara, said.Mr. O'Hara was...

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So very fortunate to have seen Jamie with Kieran (O'Kanes) in Branson, 1988. They invited me and my son back stage to meet the band. Saw them again a few months later in Springfield, MO and Jamie remembered us. How sweet. He was such a gentleman with a wonderful gift of song writing and a beautiful voice to sing those songs. You will be missed. RIP

Thank you Jamie..... just Thank You.

So much talent. So little time. Huge loss. I thank God for the childhood memories you left behind Jamie. So glad you found a soulmate my friend. And thank you for sharing your soul with others. Rest in peace.

Lola, yesterday's memorial to Jamie's couldn't have been any more lovely. His presence and spirit shined through all of those who spoke such beautiful memories. I am proud to have been a part. Much love.

Early in our friendship Jamie was curious about my being Native American and said "I guess you don't like westerns then do you." He was honest in conversation and respectful in his consideration of everyone's words. And one of the people who could make me laugh so hard I'd cry. Sometimes God sends angels to walk amongst us, gives them opportunity to anchor beauty and love on this Earth....that was Jamie.

Zoom is far from perfect- but you folks did a wonderful job celebrating Jamie. I was smiling for much of it, cried just a little--loved the slideshow (what a dive!), songs and stories, and your poetry, Lola. Like a great songwriter, you choose your authentic words with care, none are misplaced--and you perform them beautifully. I see you in your sons- and your grandchildren's pure voices. Much love to you- Jennifer

I remember Jamie for his gift of giving someone his full attention during conversation. He listened with his ears, eyes, and heart. First met him in 2000, while working as office manager for Moraine Music Group, his publishing company. As he walked to Brent's office, Jamie always sat a spell and struck up a little convo. I can't recall what we talked about now, meaning the words. But I can still hear the melody and lilt of Jamie's voice. His way of speaking was like his songwriting style. His...

What i remember most about Jamie was his kindness, first and foremost....which is such an amazing attribute for anyone to have....he was a great songwriter; he wrote the kind of songs people don't forget! May he RIEP.... Godspeed, friend.

My deepest condolences to Jamie's family. He will live on forever in your hearts. Jamie and I were friends and teammates at the Sylvania CC in our youth.