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James Strode Obituary
He was preceded in death by his parents, David Strode of Albuquerque, NM and Karin Jines Strode of Lodi, CA at a very young age. Also preceding him in death were his great-grandparents, William Lee and Bertha Mae Felkins of Lodi, CA and great grandmother, Louise Cherry of Albuquerque, NM.
Jimmy was raised for a short time by his paternal grandparents, Jim and Margie Strode in Albuquerque, NM. Since he was 10 years old, he has lived with his maternal grandmother, Delores Felkins Haze in Lodi, CA.
Jim is also survived by his maternal grandfather, Delbert Jines of San Bernardino, CA; his life long friends, Mark and Gina Pratton of Elk Grove, CA; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins in San Bernardino, CA, Albuquerque, NM, Springfield, MO, and Colorado Springs, CO.
Jim graduated from Tokay High School in 1998 and went on to attend Delta College in Stockton, CA. He loved music and was a self-taught guitar player. He enjoyed getting together with his friends and having "jam sessions" in his garage in Lodi.
There will be a private memorial celebration of life for his family and friends at his home at a later time. May he finally rest in peace. Jimmy, we love you and will miss you dearly.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Strode
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Dana Clark
September 10, 2009
whats up homie, i know we lost touch over the last few years but you were and always will be my twin tower. even though we only saw each other about once a year that one day was like we hadnt lost any time at all. i love you bro and im gonna miss you terribly.
Amanda Jines
September 8, 2009
Hey cuz... I love you.. man do i miss you... you meant the world to me in every way. you were my rock and i was yours, me and you defined the word family. we had so much in common and there was so much more i didnt learn, it will be very hard to go on in life without you but i will because that is what you would want. im gonna miss our 36 hours on the computer playing games our funny words like dinkypoo and i'll never do homie slap the same. you taught me so many things and made me the women i am today. thank you so much and i know if you could of had it your way you would have still been here but god needed you now and you are no longer in pain. i think of you everyday and talk to you and will continue to forever. i love you i miss you and forever will see you soon but not to soon... bye my jim.
margie strode
September 3, 2009
my dear beloved granndson, you were our very first grandson to be born to me and grandpa, we were so proud of you and you were so cute. i ran out to see you for the first time in cal. because you needed an operation , right in the middle of it the lights blew out in the hospital. thank you jimmy for loveing not only me but everyone you met. What a forgiveing heart. i wish i would have done so much more for you. When you acepted Jesus Christ as your savior , i was so happy, the next week you got baptized.my grandson, i will see you in heaven.love forever grandma margie
Alicia Jines
September 3, 2009
Jimmy, you were not just my cousin you were the brother I never had. I miss you so much, but I know you are not suffering anymore. I have so many memories of our times together from when we were little kids to grown adults. You were always an inspiration to me and kept me going through some challenging times in my life.You never failed to make me laugh or smile. I will forever miss your hugs, your smile, your laugh, and overall a great presence you brought into my life. I love you so much, and I will always carry you in my heart and memories. May you now rest in peace.
Cassie Trunk
September 3, 2009
I will always remember our fun nights of hanging out, playing our favorite game of Risk and playin darts in the garage. We definately had some good times! I wont ever forget the times you attempted to teach me how to play guitar......even though i had no talent ya didnt give up on me! Oh and the hilarious night of obsessions with oompa-loompas and Brians stove (inside joke)....and our morning taco bell runs. The last time i saw Jim was at my wedding, he gave a great speech expressing his love for us. Although I am so glad you are no longer suffering, I will miss you and you will always be in my heart.
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