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James Robert "Grease Man" Anahory Jr.

1945 - 2011

James Robert "Grease Man" Anahory Jr. obituary, 1945-2011, Floral City, FL

BORN

1945

DIED

2011

James Anahory Obituary

James Robert "Grease Man" Anahory Jr., 65, Floral City, died Feb. 10, 2011, in Hospice of Citrus County. Jimmy was born in Danville, Virginia, on November 26, 1945. His passions were building and repairing motorcycles, golfing, and playing pool.
He is survived by his wife, Gwenelle Stokes Johnson, Floral City; 1 son, Jason Anahory of Odessa, FL; three grandchildren, Arielle, Justin and Austin; 2 stepdaughters, Sheri Robertson and Lori Hall.
Friends are invited to Jim's Celebration of Life at the V.F.W. Post 4337 in Inverness on Saturday, Feb. 19th, from 12 noon until 3 p.m. The Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home With Crematory is in charge of cremation arrangements.
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Published by Citrus County Chronicle from Feb. 12 to Feb. 15, 2011.

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February 24, 2011

Uncle Jimmy, i remember the summer visits with you, Aunt Marie and Jason and us kids always had a blast! i remember one summer Jason and I were play fighting and i believe i broke something and i was about to get into serious trouble with my pops and you saved the day or should i say you saved me! i always remembered you as a warm loving and funny Uncle Jimmy! to my cousin Jason and Uncle Jimmys family my prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of a great person, as heaven gained a great brother.....love and peace Robin Lee Walthall

February 23, 2011

Rest in peace and may God be with you
Kevin Lane & Family

Lydia Paulo

February 22, 2011

I was so sorry to hear that cousin Pinky passed away. I hope that happy memories bring you comfort. I am sure Grandma and all of our loved ones who have left us are taking good care of him up in heaven.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you..
Love, Lydia

February 21, 2011

I am very sorry to hear of Jimmy passing away. Had no idea he was sick. Sorry we had not been in touch since his Grandmothers 100th birthday. My thoughts and prayers go out to Jason and the rest of the family. My sincere condolences.
Al Lane (Pinky's Uncle on his mothers side)

Amy Schmidt

February 19, 2011

I'm so sad to hear about my cousin's passing. To everyone he was Jimmy but I remember him as "Pinky". And I have fond memories of motorcycle rides and a visit to Florida as a teenager when he told Jason, " If you get in any trouble I'll break your lips!" as we were on our way out the door to see his friends.
I'm so glad we got to see Jimmy and Jason, and to meet Nell, at Grandma's 100th birthday party. Thinking of all of you.
Pinky, give Grammy a hug from me, please.
Love,
Amy, Ritch, Brienne, Sydney and River

February 19, 2011

Nell,we were so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing.Our sincere condolances to you and all of your family. Bonnie kept us informed on when you and Jimmy were playing at the V.F.W. and always enjoyed your music. I will miss talking to him as we did periodically during your breaks. We know he will be sincerely missed. He's in our prayers as are you!
Chet & Linda Sturgess (Bonnie's sister)

Wendy Paulo

February 19, 2011

What a shock...he was such a good man and always making people laugh. He will be missed but he will also be in good company up in heaven. My sincere condolences to Nell and Jason and their families.

You would have enjoyed this bike!

Anthony Lopez

February 19, 2011

Nell and Family,
We are sorry to hear about Jimmy's passing, although we haven't seen you guys in a long time, we will always remember your hospitality during our visit to your home. Pinky and me had tons of fun growing up back in Brooklyn, I will miss my cousin. Our prayers are with you, Jason and your family.
Love
Anthony and Sandra Lopez, Secaucus, NJ

February 17, 2011

Nell and family
Sandy and I are very sorry to hear about Jimmy's passing. He and of course you are in our prayers. Uncle Butch and Aunt Sandy

Capt Rich Bergman

February 15, 2011

Will miss you Friend

Capt Rich Bergman

February 15, 2011

I will miss you Friend

Pattie Chenea

February 15, 2011

Jimmy,
I sure will miss you.. We had many laughs with the card tricks. I wish you had told me your secerts to some of them. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. Let the tears of good memories flow. Thank you Jimmy for leaving a footprint on my heart. You will be remembered forever.

February 14, 2011

Dear Nell: I was so sad to hear about Jimmy passing. You are in my prayers. If there is anything you need, please let me know. Connie G. Beal, Dunnellon, FL

Jim Haganey

February 14, 2011

Dear Nel, We were so sorry to hear about Jim. Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. Jim and Sue Haganey

February 14, 2011

Nell we are so sorry to hear about Jimmy he was a great person and he will be missed by all who new and loved him. Ken and Carol Dryden (Inverness, FL,}

February 14, 2011

Jim, you will be missed by many. I have know you for 10 yrs and you have always been a friend since the first time we golfed together at Lakeside in the Moose League. You have always been open to all and treated all as you wanted to be treated. Will miss you. Tom Zurawski.

February 14, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the family
Roberta Shoaf
Inverness, Florida

donna

February 13, 2011

very sorry for your loss nell and family... he will be missed,, rest in peace jimmy...

Len & Gerrie Joseph

February 13, 2011

Nell and family, Gerrie and I are sorry to hear about Jim. We have so many happy memories. He will be missed.

Linda

February 13, 2011

Jimbo, thank you for being a friend.
You will be missed by many.

February 13, 2011

nell and family sorry to hear about jimmy. our prayers will be with jimmy and you and your family. jan and frank

Victor & Dana Houston

February 13, 2011

So very, very sorry to hear of Jim's passing.HE WAS A GOOD MAN, and always brought joy to those around him. All our love.

February 13, 2011

Nell and family; I am so sorry for your loss. Jimmy was great fun and you are a doll. Please accept my condolences. Karen

Lucille

February 13, 2011

Sorry, to here about Jim..

Paul & Karen Petzold

February 13, 2011

Nell & Family, we are so sad of the passing of Jimmy, what a wonderful person, when we met the both of you 8 year's ago we found.. TREASURE. We could not of asked for better friends here in Floral City,Jimmy has been a good inspiration to all, and will be missed by us for sure. We have a lot of GREAT MEMORIES of our times with both of you. His singing has always brought joy to both of us..And we know that he will sing loud and be heard through the birds and the wind, and his motorcycle will be heard through the thunder. Gonna Miss you JIMMY ,what a great Friend you have been..SING LOUD AND RIDE HARD in HEAVEN..
GOD BLESS

Mike & Terry Kopeck

February 13, 2011

Jim, put a quater up for us. We will be there soon enough. Your Friends.

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