James R. Welsh

Babs, So sorry to learn of Jim's passing. He will always have a special place in my heart as you do. I will always remember the special times that we had. Love and Prayers to you, Jason, and family

Babs, was so sorry to read this in Sunday's paper and my thoughts are with you.

I had the pleasure of knowing Jim when he was the bureau chief for TP in East Jefferson. I really liked him and his wry sense of humor. We connected on several levels. Sorry we lost touch when he moved to the coast and I moved away. My sympathy to his family. A good man!

May God comfort you and your family's hurting hearts and give you all His Peace. I'm so sorry for your loss.

So long, "Boudreaux" (a fictional character Jim sometimes used in his columns). I wish the wish of so many ... that we had kept in touch over the years.

Hearing of Jim's death was such a loss for our family. He first hired a young woman as a reporter in Fort Walton Beach, Florida and hired her again in Odessa,Texas. Also in Texas he hired an inexperienced photographer to run the photo dept. The two fell in love, got married and Jim was the best man. We have never forgotten our time together. We both owe our careers to Jim. May God show Jim the light of His heaven and comfort his family. Dennis and Liz.

Babs, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's death. He was a great person and writer. My heart and prayers go out to you and his family. Jim will definitely be missed by many.

Oh Babs, I am so so sorry. God he will be missed! So grateful for your friendships for the last 60 years. He was so unique, smart, fun to be with and dear. My prayers are with you and Jason and his boys- how blessed they all are to have had him in their lives. Awfully glad I made the effort to come to the last reunion and got to spend time with you both. Love Joanne Burch

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR PEACE AND GRACE FOR BABS, JASON, JULIE, PABLO AND MICKEY JAMES AND ALL OF HIS OTHER FRIENDS. THIS IS A BIG LOSS. DIAMOND JIM HAS BEEN A VERY DEAR FRIEND FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS AND I WILL MISS HIM. GOD'S BLESSINGS AND PEACE AND I'M GLAD HE IS OUT OF PAIN. WHAT A BLESSING AND GIFT HE HAS BEEN TO ME AS WELL AS ALL OF HIS OTHER FRIENDS.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.