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Dr. James Harold Vick Sr.

James Vick Obituary

VICK Dr. James Harold Vick Sr. “ Pastor Harold” . Founder of the First Foursquare Church of Jacksonville and President of Jacksonville Theological Seminary went to be with his Lord at 4:15am September 9th, 2003. Born in 1942 in Nashville, North Carolina; Pastor Harold moved to Jacksonville in 1970 to go to seminary. Since that time his life has been a gift to all he encountered. His desire was to see men and women thrust into the harvest field as workers for the Lord. It has been said of him that he was a “ Pastor of Pastors”. Through his students of JTS, and the schools facilitators, he has literally touched the mulititudes to the ends of the earth. Pastor Harold is survived by his wife of 40 years, Vickie; son, James Harold Vick II and his wife, Angel; son, John Russell Vick and wife, Shawn; son, Jesse Robert Vick and his wife, Misty; sister, Sandra Thomason and her husband Rick; and eight grandchildren, Jenni, Michele, Jennifer, James, Kristen, Jacob, Zackary, and Hannah. In times like these there are said to be no words, but Pastor Harold would have said there is a sure word. “ The word of the Lord” , and I am sure his scripture at this time would have been 2 Timothy 4:7, 8a: “ I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness.” The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6PM- 8PM at the First Foursquare Church of Jacksonville. The funeral service will be held at 11AM on Friday at the Lakeshore United Methodist Church. The family request that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the First Foursquare Pastors Benevolent Fund 6749 Lenox Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32205. Seating is limited, all are welcome Hillman- Pratt Funeral Home 525 W. Beaver St. J. Anthony Walton L.F.D. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union from Sep. 10 to Sep. 12, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for James Vick

23 Entries

John and Joyce Daugherty

October 5, 2003

Mrs. Vicki and Boys

I wished we would have known about Harold and I am so sorry because we would have been there and I hope you realize that. I will try to come and see you and the boys one day when I am in town.

Harold will surely be missed and he was a man of God through out it all.

John and I are sad but we know that we will see him in heaven one sweet day and that is a fact.

Love

John & Joyce

Daugherty

Pam McClain

September 24, 2003

Pastor Harold

Will truly be missed for he has blessed me in so many ways. My prayers are with Sis Vicki & family

there is now another rose in heaven .

Min. Jerome Gilbert

September 16, 2003

Dr. Vick was a friend and father figure to ALL. I will miss his godly advise and encouragement, that is precious and unmeasureable in price.

I can only imagine how his wife, sons and close friends feel, I will certainly pray for all who adore Dr. Vick.

Rev. Justin Cohen

September 15, 2003

My condolances to the Vick Family and the First Foursqaure family.

Dr. Vick was an inspiration to me as a JTS student and graduate('95).

Thanks to his vision and passion to mentor young ministers, I am now a Foursquare church planter in the inner city of Philadelphia.

Dr. Vick's ministry will always live on through the minstry of those he poured his life into.

Kathy Cavoores

September 15, 2003

Beloved Vicki, Jim, John and Jessee, I am so very sorry to hear that you are left here without Harold. He truly is a good person and we will all miss him too. I was in the first graduating class at JTS. I didn't have any money so I asked you guys if I could pay when I got my income tax return. Harold's goodness and mercy is also evident in all of you - a whole loving family. I send my most tender regards along with my daughter's Gina, Darcie, Becky and Debra. Your family has input into our lives a tremendous blessing. I know you will carry on Harold's love.

John & Leah Matthews

September 14, 2003

We are so sorry to hear about Harold's homegoing and would have been there had we known in time. We were in Delaware at a funeral ourselves. We will continue to pray for you. Love John & Leah

Martha Brown

September 13, 2003

My husband Tommy and I used to lead Praise and Worship for Harold on the weekends when he would minister in Richmond Hill, GA, Savannah, Tybee Island, and in Daytona Beach, Florida. We have always loved and respected him as a "mighty man of God." We haven't seen him in about 10 years. The years have just flown by, and I'm so sorry that we did not make an effort to see him on this earth "just one last time." However, I can rejoice in knowing that one day we will all be together again. Our prayers go out to his entire family and his brothers and sisters in the Lord. He will be truly missed by us all. Love, Tommy and Martha Brown

Audrey Floyd

September 13, 2003

Dear Vickie, Jim, John, & Jessee,

Harold was my dearest friend. He helped me through so much. There was nothing I couldn't share with him. I would never have survived the last 10 years without him. He was the most selfless, Christ like man I have ever known. No one will ever fill the void he left. Little more than a year ago, he held my sixth baby in his arms and dedicated him to the Lord. I count it the most awesome priveledge to have been his friend. Thank you so much for sharing him with me.

Love & prayers,

Audrey

Aaron Siron

September 12, 2003

He will be missed and loved forever. All I can say is Pastor Harold is in heaven right now preaching to god. "I know thats right"

Michael James

September 12, 2003

To the Vick's family, I just want you to know that my prayers and thoughts are with you all. May God comfort you at this time. I did not know Dr. Vick personally, I'm a graduate from JTS, but I've enjoy Dr. Vick at the ceremony these past two years, I love the way he let you praise and worhip God, I never seen graduation like that , he was special to everyone. God Bless you all. Bishop Michael James Sr.

Shawn Palmer

September 12, 2003

I have known Pastor Harold for 8 short years and through those years he was always there for me. He always made time for me and always blessed me. I pray for Peace for Vicki, John, Jesse and Jim and for the close friends he leaves behind, for now. I thank God for allowing me the priveledge of being born again and married under this wonderful man of God. We do miss you, Pastor Harold.

Theresa Burr

September 12, 2003

May the Peace of the Lord be upon all of you and His Grace abounds. LOVE BANDS around each of you. Amen

Frank Gary

September 12, 2003

God choose Bro. Harold to do a work.

That work has been completed.Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of one his

saints.

Gary King

September 11, 2003

Dear Vicki, Jim, John and Jesse

I do not know of another man who epitomized the love of Christ more than Harold Vick. In this respect he was an inspiration to me and I am proud to say he was at one point in my life my pastor. I was stunned and saddened to learn of his passing. But our loss is heaven's gain. I pray the comfort and strength of God's Spirit will be with you all during this time of bereavement.

Stan Blythe

September 11, 2003

Going back 30 years ago, Harold Vick was my pastor, friend and bowling team partner. Together he and I, (and other friends too), grilled many steaks, barbequed chicken, fried lots of fish, made brunswick stew once, and drove all night to somewhere in NC to catch blue fish. He even helped move furniture into our new home. That sort of friendship with one's pastor, and I am sure others who experienced similar relationships with Harold will agree, was truly unique. I recall that Harold could make friends with anyone and was never shy about talking about the Lord to anyone either. Harold touched a lot of people's lives in his life and ministry, and will be sorely missed. Although we had been out of touch due to distance for many years, I am glad that I was fortunate enough to have been one of those people. God bless you Vickie, Jim, John and Jesse, and may the Lord Jesus greatly comfort you in this time of loss.

Stan Blythe

Natasha Magruder

September 11, 2003

Ms Vicki, Jim, John and Jesse and family

I am so sorry for your loss, Pappa Harold was one of the most wonderful men ever born. To have him in my life was one of the greatest gifts that I have ever been given. We know where he is, and while that comfort cannot make up for the fact that he is not here making us laugh, caring for us, and loving us even though we weren't always the best people we could be those memories will warm our hearts forever.

Love in Christ,

Natasha Magruder

Glenn and Cindy Rhoden

September 11, 2003

On September 9, 1977 Pastor Vick performed our marriage ceremony. As we celebrated our 26th anniversary Sept. 9, 2003, Pastor Vick went home to be with the Lord. I have precious memories of Pastor Vick and our ceremony. One memory that I didn't get to actually witness but I heard much about was Pastor Vick riding his motorcycle to our ceremony. He was cruising down I-10 on his bike with his black robe flapping in the breeze. I can only imagine what the people that actually saw that were thinking. I'm sure he put a few smiles on peoples faces that day 26 years ago. He was good at that.

Virginia Sexton

September 11, 2003

I've know Pastor Harold for 26+ years. He has helped me through several diffculties in those years.

He will be greatly missed. He last words to me was I love you girl.

Alecia Jacksonville

September 11, 2003

Words cannot express of the great labor of love that this "Man and Friend of God" has given to countless ones. Thank you to his family for allowing him to give so much of himself. Precious in the sight of the Lord are the death of his saints; He's work here is done; However, heaven has need of him to help get things in order before we get there! God bless each of you and may you continue to run with the vision that he has placed before you. My brother would not be saved or even a Pastor with a degree if it had not been for JTS. Thank you again.

Linda Sparks

September 11, 2003

For 30 years Harold was a background strength and friend to me and my family. In fact, it's probably appropriate to refer to him, and his family, as my family.

He was like a brother -- always there in times of trouble. He gave me away at my wedding to David. He gave Jeremy his first outfit when he was born. He always knew what to say and taught us how what to say in occasions such as this. This great man of strength and magnificent love would help us find the words for such a time as this: "I love you," present tense, forever.

Linda Blythe Sparks

Donna Craig

September 11, 2003

Being a facilitator of the colleges, Dr. Vick has made a great impact on my life in the past 4 years. He will always be a part of my life.

KATHY HERBERT

September 10, 2003

I HAVE SUCH REALLY HAPPY MEMORIES OF HARROLD BOTH THROUGH SCHOOL AND AS MY PASTOR. I REMEMBER THE POWER FULL ANNOINTING WHEN I WAS ORDAINED,

HE BELEIVED IN WOMEN IN MINISTRY! I REMEMBER THE CONVERSATIONS WE HAD & I WILL MISS HIM, AS WILL ALL WHO KNEW & LOVED HIM. I AM SO HAPPY FOR

HIM TO BE WALKING THE STREETS OF GOLD FREE FROM PAIN, ABLE TO RUN &

TALK WITH JESUS!! LOVE KATHY & JACK

Michelle Wade

September 10, 2003

I knew Dr. Harrold Vick, Sr. from Tad's restaurant. I go there to eat breakfast a couple of times a week with my parents, Frank and Rosemary Gary. I am sad to hear about his loss but I know he awoke in Heaven.He is with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and he is no longer suffering with any illnesses. From what I know of him and from what I have been told, he was a wonderful man.

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