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FLOYD JAMES Jr.

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FLOYD JAMES Obituary

Name: Memorial service for FLOYD JAMES Jr.
Start: 2020-03-21T14:00:00.000Z
Location: Open Door Ministries

JAMES JR., FLOYD
Floyd James Jr., 69 of Gainesville, Florida entered into his Heavenly Home on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at his home after an extended illness.
He leaves to cherish beautiful memories, loving and devoted daughters, LaMonica Jones (Orain), Darria James (Xavier), and JahLisa James. A devoted ex-wife of 44 years, Dr. Donna F. James. Grandsons, Azaiah James and Antonio Mason, Jr. Brother, Earvin James, Sr. (Antoinette).
A memorial service will be held on March 21, 2020 at 10am at Open Door Ministries, 601 NE 19th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Meadows Funeral Home, 725 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609. 352-378-2528.

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Published by Gainesville Sun from Mar. 19 to Mar. 21, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for FLOYD JAMES

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15 Entries

We miss you so much...

Darria James

March 31, 2020

I still feel like this cannot be real. I feel like I'm in a daze.. I spoke to you the night before you passed away. We ended the call with Daddy saying "okay baby, I love you, talk to you tomorrow" That tomorrow never came for me. Daddy went to sleep that night & drifted up to paradise... He was so strong & he had been thru so much these past 5 years. He fought thru it all and he never gave up. I'm so proud of you Daddy...for fighting when I knew at times you were tired. He knew how much we needed him & he didn't give up. Anybody who knows me, knows how close me & my Daddy were. We had a special Father/Daughter bond that could never be broken. I love both my Parents, but for a long time, it was just me & Daddy.. He taught me how to cook, and I would always still call him to ask how to make a certain dish. I can hear Daddy now telling me to "chop an onion up & throw it in the pot", lol. We spoke every day, sometimes 2 or 3 times a day. That was normal for us. He was my hero. My go-to person for everything. Good, bad & in-between, Daddy was always there. He also had a very special bond with my son, Antonio. He used to pick him up from school & keep him for me during the summer days while I worked. Daddy was always there. I am feeling an emptiness I've never felt. Like a piece of me is missing. I can't explain it. I just want my Daddy back. Right now, I am just trying to process this. Not having him anymore. Not being able to pick the phone up and call him. This was so unexpected, he was doing so good. I spoke to my Mom about this today. About how good Daddy had been doing. Mama replied & told me "it was just his time baby" I agreed with her, but it still hurts. & I selfishly thought to myself, (but I still needed my Daddy) God, I know that you don't make mistakes. I know you wanted him with you. I know it was my Daddy's time..I don't question you. I just miss my Dad. I know he's with me. I can feel his presence. When I'm breaking down in tears, I cry out to God for strength. All of a sudden after a few minutes, there is a calmness that comes over me. I know it's my Daddy comforting me. I've also found special what-nots that I know God put in place specifically for me to find that gave me comfort & to ensure me that Daddy's close to me. We've all heard the saying "God don't put more on you than you can bare" Well God, right now, this is MY TEST. Again, please pray for me & my family. We are feeling unimaginable pain. To my dear precious Daddy. May you rest in Paradise. I love you more than I can express in words. There will not be a day that goes by that I won't talk to you up in Heaven. One day I will see you again. ❤❤

Love you,
Darria James & Antonio Mason, Jr.

We miss you so much Daddy

Darria James

March 31, 2020

Dad & Darria

Darria James

March 31, 2020

Floyd James, Jr. Best Dad

Darria James

March 31, 2020

SheRon Randolph

March 20, 2020

My deepest sympathy to you all. May God continuously strengthen the family during this difficult time. Sending all my love!

SheRon McCallum-Randolph (cousin)

Peggy

March 20, 2020

My sincerest condolences to the family. Im so sorry to hear of Mr. James passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

christine dorsey

March 20, 2020

Co-workers:May God be with you and family during the loss of your love one.

Elma Shell

March 20, 2020

I going to miss you my
friend 44 years of love and laughter. Rest easy say hello to my Son

The Alfords

March 19, 2020

To the James Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss seeing our former neighbor around town. May God comfort your hearts.

ERNESTINE DORSEY

March 19, 2020

HEARTFELT. MY CO/WORKER ..MY NEIGHBOR

Tenisha Peden

March 19, 2020

Floyd truly Loved all of His family..I Loved you cousin, but God Loved you best.My Deepest Sympathies and Love goes out to each of you!!

Corine Taylor

March 19, 2020

Rest in peace.

March 19, 2020

Prayers for the family.

Donna Girls & Grandsons

March 19, 2020

Well Floyd, we talked about this and you made it home before me. I thank God that you were saved and not in any more pain. The air up there is wonderful and I can see you taking it all in!!! The girls with time will be OK. They will miss you deeply. Our grandsons will also be OK. Boy you are walking around Heaven!!! We love you and we thank God for having you in our lives!!! Be Blessed and enjoy!!!!!!

Barbara Henry, Ph.D

March 19, 2020

To the James family,
Prayers and condolences are extended to you during this challenging time! Mr. Floyd loved this family and my son had a special relationship with him❣

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