James F. Lettis

Sorry to hear about Jim's passing. Roy and I lived across the street from his grandmother, Annie Hall,in Garrattsville so I've known Jim a long time. Oneonta has lost a good citizen.

To the Lettis Family, Jim's extended auction family and friends:



My sister Jennifer and I were very sad to hear of Jim's passing. Our family was very fond of Jim. My folks especially. They first established a business relationship with Jim and over the years that grew into a friendship. They shared many a funny story together and went to way too many auctions. My dad will miss Jim very much. Our family was fortunate to have known Jim and the memories he leaves us with are plentiful. He will not be forgotten.

With deepest sympathy,

Christina Freeland and Jennifer Moscar

To the Lettis family - Iam sorry for your loss.

We are saddened by the passing of Jim . He gave alot joy to everyone. We will miss him .Our thoughts and prayers are with you .

We feel saddened at the loss of Jim. He helped our families out many times over the years. He was one we always trusted and respected. We treasure the times spent visiting with him and sharing stories of our lives. He was always a kind and caring gentleman, and we shall miss him. Our love and prayers to his family.

DEAR MARGARET AND FAMILY,

I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FATHERS PASSING. I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED HIM AND ALSO HOW MUCH YOU WILL MISS HIM.EVEN THOUGH I CAN'T BE THERE WITH YOU, PLEASE REMEMBER HE IS AT PEACE, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU,AND KNOW I WOULD BE THERE IF IT WAS POSSIBLE.

PEACE AND LOVE,

DEAR MARGARET,

PLEASE KNOW YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

RESPECTFULLY,

MARIE BROWNELL

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Lettis family.

My dad, Jerry Fisher always had high remarks for Mayor Lettis.

May God bless you all.

I was sadden to hear of Jims passing away. In the late 1950's and early '60's he had his first Real Estate lics. with me and the company we were with and I assisted him with some of his auctions. He became a mentor to me during those years that I was in business in Oneonta. With fondest memories of a great man and may his legacy stay with us all and with the community of Oneonta. Bettina Munson

Jim was a fine man: honest, generous, intelligent. His Thursday night auctions were the best! Many of my home's furnishings came from there, as my late husband Bob Mullins never missed a Thursday.

I send my sympathy to his wife and family. Oneonta was lucky to have had Jim as a citizen and leader.

We will miss our friend Jim. Our memories of him are all very pleasant and will remain with us for a long time.

Jim was a wonderful man. Jim & his “crew” were always friendly, honest & fun whenever we attended the auctions. We will remember those days forever. "What we do in life echoes through eternity"

Mayor Jim Lettis made a lot of changes in the City of Oneonta while he was in office. Today the people of Oneonta enjoy alot of those changes because of him. He did make a difference in the people he met and in the city he loved. We are all lucky to have know him. Best to his family in this time of sorrow and Thank you for sharing him with all of us.

To the Lettis family - we are so sorry for your loss. What fond memories you will always hold dear.

I am saddened by the death of my friend, Jim. He was a fine mayor who I enjoyed covering as a reporter for WDOS during his terms in office. He was always a gentleman offering complete assess and HONESTY. He, as Mayor Nader said, was first and foremost a citizen who loved Oneonta and put his indelible mark on the community and it's progress. I honor his memory. My condolenses to to the family and friends of this fine; fine man.

I left Oneonta in 1976 but some of my favorite memories was going to his actions. He knew that I had five kids and didn't have a lot of money and I always knew that sometimes he let me get something that he knew that I really wanted, even though he could have gotten more from someone else. He was a great man and I will always remember him. My best reguards to his family. I just lost my husband and I know that with the help of the good lord that you will get through this.

We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Jim. He was a wonderful man and we will always have fond memories of him. We will miss him. We wish his family peace and happiness and our thoughts are with them at this time.

Ruth & Joe Scianablo and family

"The Lost & Found Antiques"

One fellow's gratitude: Jim, you gave me a job- when I needed one. You gave me a new understanding of government- when I really didn't care for the one we had. You taught me the value of people- a gift that I cherish and promise to share. (Oh- and I learned a little bit about the auction business, too.) As former crew chief of "The Mighty Men of Lettis & Sue" (circa 1979- Tom & Sue, Frank, Harry, Marty, Tracy, Ben, and all the guys) we lift our beat-up foderos one last time in honor of you, Jim...thanks for the guidance.

To Dorey and Lettis family:We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jim Lettis who was a dear friend and "father" to me. Always having faith in me, supporting and encouraging me along the way when I worked for him doing clean outs. Always a kind word from him and I will treasure the time spent with him forever. I miss him terribly. A real great friend. "Good people" as they say. I just can't say enough how much I loved the man. Honest, loyal friend, interesting, funny and always with a story. Thanks for looking out for me my friend over the years. Miss having breakfast (and banana) with you every morning and reading the paper to you. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family to get through this tough time. You will be forever in my heart. Farewell my dear friend, you are now at peace.

Hello Jim and John,



Sorry for you loss.