The Honorable R. James Stroker

Remembering constantly our good times and great friendship, I miss my friend and know he would want us all to march forward in his memory.

I'm sorry I did not know about Jimmy's passing until now, when an email came back as undeliverable. He lived up the block and was my best friend in high school. We went to Cornell together, but, sadly, drifted apart up there. We reconnected in 2015 when I stopped off in Orlando to see him on my way north and I was so glad to see him again. My condolences go out to his wife and family. I hope someone will contact me and give me more information. Even though we have not been in touch for a...

Jim, Kathy Diane my wife, and I shared many years of years of friendship. We always enjoyed many eventful occasions and interaction. My personal friendship spanned five decades, a friendship that never diminishes despite distance and time.

I knew his Honor when he was first appointed as an Orlando Municipal Court Judge. He had big shoes to fill as Bob Hamilton was a legion, but he did the bench proud. So sorry to find out he has passed. My thoughts are with his family

Brilliant Judge. Always fully understood any legal concept presented to him. You will be missed.

Enjoyed playing Bridge with him at the Golden Bear CC. So very sorry to hear of his passing (gone to soon).

Jim Stoker and his wife Kathy Sykes Stroker were the first friends we made when we moved to Windermere in 1989. They were our next door neighbors. We soon became dear friends and had so many good times together over the years and have remained the dearest and best of friends to this day. Jim was a remarkable man, a brilliant mind, incredibly dedicated professional and had an amazing sense of humor! Words cannot say how much he will be missed by all who new him, but especially his...

I remember well when Jim joined Gurney, Gurney and Handley fresh out of Fordham Law School I recall. Leon Handley sponsored him for Orlando municipal judge. The municipal court was in the old city hall building on south Orange Ave. I believe on the corner of Church st. It was a large white wooden structure. Traffic cases were handle there and Jim got his start in the rickety old structure. From there he matriculated to the Circuit Court and earned a fine reputation as a somewhat no nonsense...

So sorry to hear that Judge Stroker had passed. I enjoyed appearing before him. He was a gentleman on and off the bench.