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for James Warchol
Staci Atkins
April 6, 2011
Ellen,
I am so sorry to hear about Jim, I just heard and I wish I would have known so I could have been there for you. Please if you need ANYTHING let me know! We Love You, Staci, Jody, Kim and Kayla Atkins
Candy Wansley
April 3, 2011
Dear Ellen - My sincere condolences to you. I can't imagine how hard and sad it is to lose your life's partner. I hope you find solace in remembering the wonderful life you had together, the fun, the shared struggles. You are in my thoughts.
Candy Wansley
Pauline Eastham
March 31, 2011
Ellen, I just heard about Jim's death. I am so sorry you have lost him, having his companionship and support. Please know how much you are loved and cared for during these difficult days. Love, Pauline Eastham
Anne Crumpton
March 31, 2011
{{{{{{{Ellen}}}}}}
My heart touches yours as you walk through this day and the days ahead. May peace and love surround you as you take one moment at a time.
See you on the third Tuesday. Love,
Rep.Joe Armstrong
March 30, 2011
Ellen,
You have my deepest sympathy, Jim was in Nashville last week advocating for those with specials needs. His work was and still is making a big difference in the lives of people he served.
Lisa Chambers & Kenny Dodson
March 30, 2011
Ellen,
I was sorry to hear about Jim. I know this is a difficult time for you and our thoughts and prayers are with you. There are no words that can be said that will erase the pain you are feeling but just know that you have friends who care about you.
Anita Cash
March 30, 2011
Ellen,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I know this is a very difficult time for you and your family and will be remembering you in the days ahead.
Avery Yow
March 30, 2011
Please accept our condolences.
Avery and Jennifer Yow
March 30, 2011
Ellen- I am so sorry about everything that is happening in the family right now. I hope if you need anything you will contact us. Patty Newlin Smith
March 29, 2011
Ellen,
From Melissa Roberson's mother, Doy Barron. Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. May the One who loves us all comfort you in this time of your grief.
Debbie Ontiveros
March 29, 2011
The family and friends will be in my prayers as we all come to terms with your lose. My God bless you with peace.
Susan Henry
March 29, 2011
Ellen - I was so very sorry to read of your loss. My prayers are with you at this difficult time and the days ahead.
Beverly Ricker Jones
March 29, 2011
Dear Ellen. I am so sorry to learn about Jim's passing. He was a good man and dedicated to his profession. I really enjoyed working with both of you many years ago. Although we've lost touch with each other, I still think about those days fondly. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara
March 29, 2011
Ellen, so sorry that the boys and I can't be there with Howard. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Barbara (Ohio)
Tony phillips
March 29, 2011
Rita and Family,Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
Doti Martin
March 29, 2011
Ellen, I was sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sympathy and best wishes for peace in a difficult time.
Shatoya Arnold
March 29, 2011
To The Warchol Family, OAC has loss a dear friend and dedicated Leader and he will be greatly missed. My condolences go out and my prayers go up for your strength in the days to come. Smile, for he has touched the lives of so many! ( :
Sarah and Justin Guy
March 29, 2011
Jim will be missed greatly. He always brought a smile to all things. His family will be in our prayers. He was a loving father, advocate, professional, and grandfather.
Corinne Bell
March 29, 2011
Dear Ellen,
I am saddend to know of the loss of Michael to you and family. His life of service to the community is a legacy impacting many in the present and future generations. You are in my heart and prayers.
Kris Tatum
March 28, 2011
To the Warchol family..... Jim was a very good man with a lot of heart. He will be greatly missed by myself and every employee an client that he come in contact with at OAC. Jim has truly touched the lives of a lot of people an he will be remembered in all of our hearts. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. May Go be with each of you and I am so sorry for your loss!
Cindy Bond
March 28, 2011
I was so sad to hear of Jim's passing. He was a tremendous advocate for both the clients and employees of Open Arms Care. I know he will be greatly missed by all. My sympathies to Ellen and family.
Regenia Whaley
March 28, 2011
Dear Ellen & Family, I am so very sorry for your great loss. I pray that God will help and heal you at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Norma Martinez
March 28, 2011
I was saddened when I heard that Mr. Warchol had passed. I pray that his family will receive all the peace and comfort that is needed to get them through this season in their lives.
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Henrietta Williamson
March 28, 2011
You and your family are on our prayer list at church.
Dani Joyner
March 28, 2011
Ellen, Rita and Michael: I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a great mentor to me and many others. I will always carry the memories of the many political and baseball strategies that he and I would come up with in his office. You are all in my prayers.
Szelewicki and Pipczynski Families
March 28, 2011
Sorry to hear about the passing of Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Monica Brown
March 28, 2011
Ellen, So sorry to here. You were such a comfort for me when Dave passed, please reach out if I can help you with anything. Monica
Kyle Hauth
March 28, 2011
Jim was a giant in our field and a mentor to many of us. He was honest, steadfast and true. He was unconcerned with recognition, political mileage or magnifying himself. Instead he focused on what matters most, helping people in need. We were not ready for this great tree to fall.
David Bolton
March 28, 2011
Ellen and family, we are so sorry for you loss, if there is anything we can do let us know, you are in our thoughts and prayers
David and Don
linda kosakowski
March 28, 2011
Eillen, I am sorry to here of Jim's passing I worked with him at Sertoma and in the house next door to you.He will be missed by so many and most of all his clients they loved him so much. Linda Kosakowski
Mary Riley Family
March 28, 2011
We were saddened to hear of Jim's passing. He had a special place in our lives because of our family member at OACC. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike Cohen
March 28, 2011
Ellen:
So sorry for your loss.
Teresa Shelton
March 28, 2011
Jim,I will always remember the laughs you brought to the staff and especially to our clients.Your warmth,your love and your understanding will always be remembered,you will be soulfully missed by myself as well as all that loves you at OAC,Knoxville,Fare well my friend.
Sandra Haliburton
March 28, 2011
Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your family. Open Arms Care, Nolensville, Tn
Betty Smith
March 28, 2011
Ellen, I am so sorry for your loss, I will miss Jim a lot as well as everyone at Open Arms, staff and clients.
March 28, 2011
Ellen, I was deeply saddened to open my e-mails this morning and learn of Jim's passing. I knew Jim as a caring fellow Director and as a long time friend of over 27 years. I know that God will be with you and your family as you go through this time. God Bless...Ron Bennett, Core Services, Johnson City,TN
Liza Zenni
March 28, 2011
Dear Ellen, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was such a wonderful, warm person who was truly dedicated. I will be remembering you in my prayers. Liza Zenni
Lee Chase
March 28, 2011
Jim will always be remembered as a man of integrity, quick wit and most of all committment to his life's work. His passing is a loss not only to his friends and collegues, but to thousands of people that never met him - the thousands of Tennesseans with intellectual disabilities that benefitted from his efforts.
Chris Namowicz
March 28, 2011
Ellen, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May God bring you comfort during this difficult time. Sincerely, Chris Namowicz
Jerry Sheppard
March 28, 2011
With the opening of tiny hands we grasp all that life is, and what it will do, we walk among those whom we hope to have an effect upon, for the betterment of all man/womankind, with the closing of hands, we greet the enemy of death, but the chapter is not closed with the enemy, but is re-opened afresh. Anew, we greet the Savior, never shall we see an enemy again. Youth is fleeting and forever disguised in our body, daily we commune with youth, and daily youth leaves us behind, eternally, shall we embrace youth, pain, suffering, aged, all vanish away, we shall see the green clover, and smell the whiff of the rose again, a trust in the foundation of Christ shall not deceive us, but bear us up into glory, and forever, shall our abode be with Him. Although we lay down in sleep, we merely change the place where our feet shall walk.
"Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. - Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure."
I worked with Jim and Ellen at the Sertoma Center when it was called the Sunshine Center, and later, the Sertoma Center on Dandridge Avenue, it is always painful to see those whom we have associated with in this life, to lay down, but our hope is not found here, but in Christ. To Ellen and the family who still walk among us, it is our hope and desire that you may find comfort and rest for the sadness you now embrace and the lonely days that are to come, and that Christ will ease your sorrow abundantly.
Jerry and Jan Sheppard
Paula York, Douglas Cooperative
March 28, 2011
Ellen and family: I have known Jim for over 30 years and have always loved his sense of humour, professionalism and sincerety. He will be missed greatly by everyone in our field.
Sara Fortune Rose
March 28, 2011
Dear Ellen,
I am so saddened to learn about the death of your husband, Jim. My thoughts are with you; I hope that memories of the happy times you spent together will help you through this difficult time.
David Sheppard
March 28, 2011
Ellen:
Just received word today of Jim's passing and wanted to let you know I was saddened by the news. Let me know if there is anything I can do to assist. I trust God, in his infinite wisdom, will bring you peace in the coming days, months and years. Also wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tish Ray
March 28, 2011
Dear Ellen and family,
Deepest Sympathy in your loss. May God comfort you with dear memories.
Sincerely,
Tish Ray
Frank Gosnell
March 28, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susan Simpson Hardin
March 28, 2011
Ellen...
Jim was a good man and will be sincerely missed His dedication to the special needs community does him great honor and this legacy survives.
It was obvious he loved you and that will be the best comfort you have. I am here for you anytime, for any reason and will mourn with you.
With great respect and affection,
Heidi Weimer
March 28, 2011
Ellen,
I'm so sorry to hear of your husband's death. I pray you'll find comfort in friends, family, and memories. You are in my thoughts.
Nancy Schulte
March 28, 2011
Ellen and family,
I will never think of Jim that it does not bring a smile to my face. There are no words to express the loss to your family, so I will just say you are with us in thought and prayer.
Our very deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Nancy & Dan Schulte
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