James Chidester

Some of my favorite memories from childhood are of Jim and his family visiting us. I remember Uncle Charles telling shaggy dog stories that made my folks moan with amusement while I tried to understand what was so funny. Most of all I loved Jim's arrival--my great big, older, tall cousin who gave me piggyback rides. I am sure many people were lucky enough to have his shoulders support them throughout the years, and he will be missed as much as the joys of childhood.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Fay, I was so sorry to read of Jim's passing. I only knew him briefly from being in the agency andd being at your home, but he was always outgoing and friendly. Please know you and your kids are in my prayers. Loss of a spouse after so many years is a terrible thing, but time heals all things and God was calling him home and he had to go. You will meet again some day, and know that you can talk to him anytime and he will hear you. I still talk to Ed and ask him to help me out all the time and its almost seven years since he went home to God. All my love, thoughts and prayers.

Cheryl and family- As I am saddened to hear of your loss my condolences go out to you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Dear Vickie and family,
Bill and I were so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. He definitely loved his family. Anything we can do, please call. We love you. Diane & Bill Duncan(Mechanicsburg, PA)

Sorry to hear about Jim's passing. I will miss the time we played golf together and the times we shared at the West Shore Elks. He was always talking about you,the family and the great times everyone share at Cape Cod.
He really cherished these moments because of all the time he missed with the family because of his job. He will be your special guardian angel from above. God Bless!!

Vickie: I'm very sorry to hear of your Dads' passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

The stories of the Chidester branch of the Schrand tree are always so colorful. Jim certainly expressed this affiliation with charm and gusto. We are so lucky to have known him and will remember him smilingly. Peace.

Mark, Cheryl, and Vickie and the rest of the Chidester clan - I'm sorry to hear about Jim's death. A wish that you have strength during these trying times. Bob Anderson

Faith, Mark and Family,

I am so sorry and shocked to hear about your loss...I will miss seeing Jim working in the front yard as I pass. I am still in Hilton Head but my wishes travel the miles to you.

Mill Charette

I did not keep in touch with Jim and Faye as much as I should have, but know that I consider Jim one of the most honest and kind loving persons I have met in my career. He brought me into AWI and helped me grow as a person. I am sure he will be missed, but never forgotten. Our sympathies and prayers go out to Faye and family.

We were so sorry, Faye and family, to learn of Jim's passing. We have so many cherished memories of him and being with your family for many good times beginning with our days in Washington/Rockville. Jim was a great friend and colleague. We rejoice in the knowledge that he lives on now in the realms of heaven. God bless you all. Love, Hal & Arlene

Jim was an amazing man and always fun to be with. We will miss him greatly. Our deepest sympathy to his wonderful family at this most diffficult time. With love, Necia and Steve

Faith and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our love and prayers are with you.

Your friends at Oakwood

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

My heart goes out to all of you at this time and in the days ahead. Jim was like a dad to me when my parents moved away. He was a special man and you all have an angel watching over you.