James Trezevant

TREZEVANT, James Cain, 72, went to be with the Lord January 25, 2005. He was a lifelong resident of Tampa. He is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Dolores; 12-year-old son, Robert G.; as well as four adult children, Casey Cathey (U.S. Navy Capt. Jeffery) of Washington, D.C., Suzanne Alvarez (Jorge) of St. Petersburg, Fla., and sons, Charles C. (Sonya) and Jay G. (Margaret) of Tampa; six grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. Mr. Trezevant's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James C. (Cozee) Trezevant Sr., and his sister, Shirley Trezevant, predeceased him. Beginning in the printing business at Hillsboro Printing, he would later become owner. With several good friends and employees, he grew the business several fold. The late Jim Walter of Tampa played a major role in Mr. Trezevant's business developments. At his death, he was owner of Tampa's Bradley Engraved Stationery. A product of local schools including Gorrie Elementary School, the Academy of Holy Names, Wilson Junior High Schoo l, Jesuit and H.B. Plant high schools, Mr. Trezevant enrolled himself in Sewanee Military Preparatory School in Tennessee, where he graduated with honors. He attended the University of Florida, graduating with a degree in journalism and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Active in many community affairs during his life, he was a former chairman of the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority and was instrumental in developing the new Tampa International Airport and General Aviation facility. He was a member of Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club and the Tampa Yacht and Country Club. Formerly he belonged to the University Club of Tampa and was a member of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla for many years. Considered a modern day renaissance man by many of his admirers, he was an avid sportsman. Among other things, golfing, fishing, and flying were his passions. He once held the Palma Ceia gold course record of 62 and won several local, state and regional golf championships. He was an avid reader and movie enthusiast. Reluctant to seek accolades, Jim Trezevant was considered the Pied Piper of South Tampa's Hawthorne Road, where he led the neighborhood children into many spur of the moment ice cream runs, swimming outings, and sporting events of USF and the Buccaneers. His commitment to education and giving back to the community, specifically children, was evident through his gifts to Berkeley Preparatory School, Bayshore Christian School, Tampa Preparatory School, University of Florida, USF, the Bolesta Center for Hearing Impaired and the Children's Home. He recently honored his deceased friend and neighbor, J Bob. Humphries, with a special scholarship at Florida State University. Funeral services will take place at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2006, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 509 Twigg St., in downtown Tampa. Following a reception at the church's Parish Hall, graveside services will conclude at Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Those who so desire may make contributions to Tampa Pr eparatory School for students with need, in honor of Jim Trezevant's youngest son, Robert, who in Jim's words, "kept me going for far longer than I deserved." Donations may be sent to Tampa Preparatory School Endowment Fund, c/o Office of Development, 727 W. Cass St., Tampa, FL 33606.