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David James Obituary
David Andrew passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 55 years of age after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved husband of Ann James (nee Rengering) for 26 years. Loving father of Ryan, Christopher and Andrew James. Devoted son of Carole (Bob) Rinear and the late Dan James. Dear brother of Dan (Mary), Chris (Tim) Lysaght, Joni (Ron) Gerdes, Tim (Julie) and Pat (Meg) James. Dear son-in-law of Margaret and John Rengering and brother-in-law of Clare (Bill) Fox, Ellen (Ward) Maresca, Stacy (Jim) Shumate, Joani (Steve) Means, David (Annie), Paul (Barb), Alan (Becky) Rengering. Also survivied by many nieces and nephews. Graduate of Elder High School and The University of Tennessee. David took his passion for football and used it to coach at his grade school, Our Lady of Lourdes for 33 years. Visitation MEYER FUNERAL HOME, 5864 Bridgetown Road on Sunday from 2:00PM-6:00PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 2832 Rosebud Dr. at 10:30AM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave, Ste 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 or Andrew James Education Fund at 5th/3rd Bank. www.bjmeyer.com
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for David James
Jake James
March 9, 2019
David James is and still is one of the most influential people i have ever met in my life. He always found a way to make me laugh and feel good about life. He was just a cool person to have around. Whenever I played against him in football he would always beat us and he would tell his team that hard work would take them to the top. I love you David.
Lisa Holland-Kaffenberger
August 13, 2017
David was the best of the best. He was such a kind and funny guy. I am heartbroken to learn of his loss. I worked with David for 14 years at Harte-Hanks. He always found a way to make me smile or laugh. Heaven gained another angel. Ann and family, my prayers are with you.
Tony Paul
April 7, 2017
I'm truly sorry for your loss. David worked for me for a period of time and was magnificent. He was honest, straightforward, hard working, and customer focused. One of the most reliable people I've worked with. Had a great sense of humor and wit. Truly a wonderful colleague.
Leslie Archey
March 8, 2017
I am so very sorry to hear of his passing. I worked with him at HH over a decade ago. While we primarily discussed "work stuff", it was our same sense of humor, difficult clients and shared love of sports that always had us laughing at client events and sales meetings. He was a class act. My prayers to his family...he would always talk about how much he missed you guys when he was away from home on business.
Mike Menges
March 6, 2017
I knew David for over 30 years, with most of them as a co-worker at Harte-Hanks. David was a pleasure to work with because he was dedicated, helpful, honest, very knowledgeable and humble, and a great story teller who rarely missed the humor of life. He was a good friend and great example of a loving husband and dad. His infectious smile was always brightest when he was with Ann and the boys. I was honored to be able to talk with the boys at and after the visitation; several of us old HH folks agreed that Ann and David have prepared their sons to be pillars in their community, just like dad. Prayers for the extended James family and many friends, families and players that were blessed by knowing David over the years. Miss you Smokey!
Joe, Sally, Kurt & Craig Olding
March 6, 2017
Ann, Ryan, Christopher and Andrew, we would like to extend our condolences. It was a great pleasure to know David and your family during our OLL days. We appreciate all he did for OLL football. May God grant you his peace in your time of sorrow.
Ken Lambert
March 4, 2017
So sorry to hear of Davids passing. To suggest that he was merely a great guy is a huge understatement. David always had his priorities right. He was incredibly committed to his profession but even more so committed to his family. I enjoyed working with David for many years at Harte-Hanks. There was never a question when it came to David and the "cut above" that was always his standard. Prayers for his family.
Matt Deters
March 4, 2017
Fond memories of playing for DJ as an OLL Tiger. He was a teacher and a mentor of impressionable young kids. What a stalwart to learn from - follow and admire! Not a kink in his armor. He has left a legacy that will live on forever in the lives of his players as we all strive to be the man that he was on this earth. Honest, Smart, Kind, Spiritual, Strong, Fun, Devoted, Loyal!
Rudy Minniti
March 3, 2017
Dave you were always one of the good guys in our class at Elder. You truly lived up to our motto Ultiora ( United for the higher things ).
Rudy Minniti Class of 1979
John and Karen Warren
March 3, 2017
As a teammate, friend, and a person there were none better than #62. I still remember some of Dan's stories from his NFL days while we were at UT. We were blessed by DJ and his family, Ann, may God comfort you and the boys.
Greg Schroeder
March 3, 2017
Words cannot express the loss that we are experiencing. A young man like this comes along once in a lifetime. A great son, husband, father, mentor and friend. I am heartbroken that he is gone and I would only see David maybe twice a year these days.
To Ann and the boys, his wonderful Mother and siblings, my deepest sympathy and have faith that he and Danny are together and having the longest hug imaginable. That's what keeps us going.
Craig James
March 3, 2017
I can't even begin to thank you for everything you have done for me, Renea, our sons, and our entire family. You were so many things...son, brother, husband, father, uncle, cousin, friend...and one of the best teachers this world has ever seen. Talking to you was one of the great joys in life because there was always some sort of lesson or point you wanted to convey--on the field or off. I witnessed it playing for you, and even better, saw it when you were with my sons. The thousands of young men you have coached are better people because of their time with you. Ann said it best---people gravitated to you. People wanted to be everything you were to them...never have I witnessed anything like this. It is something that makes it so special to bear your last name. And you have left behind three shining examples of how great of a man you were...you and Ann have raised sons you were so, so proud of. Even though we weren't ready to let you go, your time here was worth every second of knowing you and sharing your name.
I imagine where you are right now looks a lot like the table on Rolling Ridge. Ellie, Uncle Dan, Dakota, Matthew...pull up a chair. It's gonna be a late one!
Doug Corn
March 3, 2017
I'm so sad to learn of Dave's passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family.
David and I spent many hours driving together from the Westside to Knoxville while attending UT. I will always remember his thought provoking conversations.
A great man who will be great missed, but not forgotten.
VFL....
Stan & Judy Henn
March 3, 2017
So sorry for the loss of David. Prayers being sent to the entire family for comfort at this time
Jeff Kelley
March 3, 2017
I am glad to have known DJ while at Tennessee. Have great memories of our time and experiences, as he was just a few months older than I. Watched as he ran proudly through "the T" with great friend Glenn Streno at the Alabama game this season. My thoughts and prayers are with his family as we remember David.
Joe Ventre
March 3, 2017
I have one great memory of David, playing AA baseball against him. I was catching, he was on third, and took a big lead after the pitch. I threw down to third to pick off, but was so big, the ball hit him square in the back. He made it back safely to third, turned and said, "you lead off next inning Joe". David was putching that day! #hedidntbeanme Rest in Peace big man. -Joe
Charles Gillespie
March 2, 2017
DJ and I share a lot of fun times together at UT he was my roommate on all the away games. We all way enjoy our time together on and off the field.
Tim Moore
March 3, 2017
We are so sad to hear of this. Our son, TJ, and Andy are teammates on Thomas More College Track & Field team and have become good friends. We think very highly of Andy in the short time we have known him and will keep him and the James' family in our thoughts and prayers.
The Moore's
Lisa Staton
March 2, 2017
I haven't worked at HH in 5 years but I really enjoyed working with David at the Cincinnati office as well as a brief stint on the BBB team. He always had my back at work with the exception of the time I decided to play kick ball at the company picnic in flip flops. He was a great person, my thoughts are with his family.
Bill and Lisa Mayo
March 2, 2017
David and I became friends and teammates in 1981 when I was a freshman at UT. He was always a voice of reason and sensibility when many of us needed that. Throughout our time at UT and for all these years afterwards I have always admired DJ for his work ethic , integrity and his devotion to his friends and family. Lisa and I asked DJ to be the godfather to our son and he took that responsibility to heart sending birthday cards, and always inquiring how Cam was doing.. Even while he was sick David would turn the conversation away from his issues and want to discuss Cam. Lisa and I want to send our deepest condolences to Ann, the boys and the entire James family. Please take comfort in knowing DJ was loved by many people.
Pamela Martinez
March 2, 2017
I worked at Harte-Hanks with David for 30 years, not enough words to describe him, he was kind, funny, hard working, great husband, involved loving Dad, co-worker and friend to all. He will be missed, but not forgotten. May God Bless his family, and help them with their grief, today and for all the days to come.
Johnny Hibbett
March 2, 2017
David was an outstanding teammate and a friend to everyone. He is one of the reasons I stayed at UT as he was a great encourager to the young players. God's blessings to his family.
Paul Kroth
March 2, 2017
To the David James family, I am a football official in the GCYO for the past 30 yrs and knew Dave. I had a lot of respect for him as an honorable man & football coach. I saw a man who respected his authority as a coach and I could tell he loved what he did. He was one of the few coaches in the league that coached the kids how to respect the game and officials. All of us officials loved working his games. Dave will be missed by all of us who knew him and I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless his family.
Paul Kroth
Hugh Malay
March 2, 2017
My condolences to the James family, especially long-time friends, Dan and Chris. May God give you strength through this heartbreaking period.
Hughie Malay
Fran Forg
March 2, 2017
It is said that angels express themselves in many ways, a dream, a whisper, coincidence an overpowering feeling. Angels are watching over you. Wings wrapped gently around you. Whispering you are loved and blessed. (Angel Blessing)
I met David on my first day at Harte Hanks and we worked together for 22 years. We would often share stories about our sons. What I most admired about David was his love of family. I was blessed with his friendship as were all who knew him.
Staci Bradley
March 2, 2017
I worked with David at Harte-Hanks and will always remember him as friendly, kind and professional. Such a sweet, dear person!
Cindy Pate
March 2, 2017
Ann and boys:
We are so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. We have fond memories of our baseball days at Elder. May God see you through this most difficult time.
The Pate's
Dave Tyler
March 2, 2017
David and I worked together for many years... David as a representative of Harte-Hanks, and I in the advertising department at Lowe's. David was always straightforward and honest in our business relationship and exemplified every good trait of a great salesperson... even when the truth was not in his best business interest. I also had the pleasure of assigning myself to his foursome in our annual charity golf tournament for many years. He was such a great guy... telling stories about his sons athletic achievements, his love for his wife and the pride he had in UT. My prayers for the family in their loss of such a wonderful and classy dad and husband.
Dave Tyler
Charles Davis
March 2, 2017
It's another sad day for us Vols, as we lost another brother. David was a few years ahead of me at UT, but I will always remember his kindness to this young Vol, and his wonderful countenance, and leadership with friends, students, and teammates. My heart goes out to Ann, and the boys who while mourning their father will get more opportunities to hear how incredible he was, and see the impact he had on so many. Take your rest, DJ...we thank you for all that you have given to us, and to this world.
Lisa Angell
March 2, 2017
I've worked with David for almost 20 years here at Harte-Hanks, he was such a great person and always full of energy. He will be missed by so many people, it is a true testament to how he lived. This is truly a sad time for everyone who knew and loved him.
Angel Lawson Maschinot
March 2, 2017
David was simply the nicest man that I ever knew. I remember that young, exuberant man starting his career at Harte-Hanks so many years ago. He will always be Dusty Rhodes- The American Dream to my Hulk Hogan. Rest easy my friend. You were a good and faithful servant. Prayers to the family. XOXOXOXOXOXO
Jamie Brisbin
March 2, 2017
Worked w/ David for many years @ Harte-Hanks. Was always a pleasure to be around, and a dedicated employee. He will be missed by many. RIP, .my friend.
Elaine Dernoga
March 2, 2017
I worked with David for 19 years at Harte Hanks. He was always such a nice person and treated everyone with respect and kindness. I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Amy Cangro
March 2, 2017
The Last of the Good Guys List is dwindling. He was a coworker and a friend. He will definitely be missed within the Harte Hanks family. RIP David
Bill Kelleher
March 2, 2017
I was very sorry to hear about David. I worked with him for many years at Harte-Hanks and knew him to be a devoted and loving family man.
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Jani Trupovnieks
March 2, 2017
David was everything you would expect as a teammate and friend.
May he Rest in Peace, and God Bless Ann, and the boys.
Valerie Frost-Lewis
March 2, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to David's family. I remember David as a dedicated, upbeat and energetic colleague at Harte Hanks. While I did not work directly with David, I knew him well enough to know he was so well loved by all around him. So very sorry for your loss.
Melody Smith
March 2, 2017
Over the many years of working with David at Harte Hanks it has just been in the last two that I've grown to truly understand, respect and admire the leader and caring person that he was. Through much patience, he taught me the value of hard work, dedication and persistence and challenged me daily to become better. I thank him for that and will forever miss his humor - as he would say "good deal" - cool beans back at ya, David James!
Glenn Streno
March 2, 2017
David James was the epitome of integrity. I've known David for nearly 40 years and tried to be as good a friend, father, husband and person as David. Although I failed, I know I am a better man because of our friendship. My heart aches for Ann, Ryan, Chris, Andy, and the entire James family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Jo Seiler
March 2, 2017
There are two things I always remember about David. When my oldest son was in grade school some boy was picking on him. David told the kid if you pick on little Seiler you pick on me. He also told me since my son, Mike, was the long snapper for Elder that he never would want a long snapper from any team to do badly because he always thought of Mike. Those are two of many things that made me remember David fondly. I am praying for his wonderful family. I have known Carole for a long time and she is a great lady. I bet Dan and David are tossing a football in heaven
Sandra Drinkuth
March 2, 2017
One of the BEST football coaches at Lourdes when my son Sam played for the OLL Tigers! Sorry for your loss. ❤
Bernie Joyce
March 2, 2017
RIP, DJ. You were always my standard of a solid West-Side guy - easy-going, loved your family, loved your sports, always worked hard and gained tremendous respect and success. Thank you for that, my brother.
Patti Irwin
March 2, 2017
I worked with DJ for close to 25 years at HH. He was the definition of a gentleman. Had a great sense of humor and always made everyone feel special and cared for. He will be truly missed in this world. My deepest sympathy to Ann and their sons.
Tim Rumsey
March 2, 2017
A wonderful person and proud Tennessee teammate. I will miss him.
Kacy Cochrane
March 1, 2017
So sorry for your loss, David was a pleasure to work with for many years I was at Harte Hanks
Becky Wessendarp Haehnle
March 1, 2017
So sorry Pat and family.
March 2, 2017
May you please find comfort from the powerful words written in the Bible at Matthew 5:4 during this time.. "Happy are those who mourn since they will be comforted".
Bill Kokos
March 1, 2017
My thoughts and prayers for David's family at this difficult time. I had the honor of knowing and working with David for nearly 20 years. He will be missed.
Robert Howells
March 1, 2017
David was committed to everything he turned his hand to. A great colleague
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