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James Mardis Obituary

James Gilbert "Jim" "Poppy" Mardis, 64, of Louisville, died Thursday, May 13, 2004, at Jewish Hospital. He was a native of Louisville, a retired builder and the owner and operator of Market Street Tax Service. He was an Army veteran during peacetime and a member of Southeast Christian Church, University of Louisville Alumni Association and Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity. He is survived by his wife, the former Wanda Ann Holland; sons, James Hudson and James Michael Mardis; daughters, Kimberly Alexander, Carolyn Corder and Diane Shreve; a sister, Virginia Matzek; adopted mom, Blanche Goetzman; nine grandchildren, Michelle Alexander, Alexa Hall, Tony Alexander, Andrew Corder, Anna Marie Corder, James Corder, Abigail Corder, Maria Mardis and Noah Shreve; and two great-grandchildren, Haley Schuler and Aliya Schuler. His funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Southeast Christian Church, 920 Blankenbaker Parkway, with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday at Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd. Memorial gifts may be made to Pine Haven Christian Ranch, PO Box 34066, Louisville, KY 40232.

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Published by Courier-Journal from May 14 to May 15, 2004.

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Jeanette Sarver

May 18, 2004

You have our deepest sympathy during this difficult time.



Jeanette Sarver & Isaac

Cheryl Young

May 18, 2004

Wanda,



I just now found out about Jim. It is Monday, May 18. Had I known, I would have been there for you at the funeral home and the funeral. I am so sorry. Jim was a wonderful person and I am so glad I had the opportunity to know him. I love you both very much and I know how much he will be missed, not only by you and his family, but by all his many friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. I would love to hear from you when you feel like talking.



Love, Your Friend, Cheryl

Chuck Robinson

May 17, 2004

Wanda - so sorry to hear about Jim. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. God Bless all!



Chuck

Mike & Lisa Brown

May 16, 2004

Wanda, Alexa & Family,

We're so sorry for your loss. Poppy was a very special, generous & caring man. We're very thankful to have gotten to know him and to have spent time with you all last summer. We appreciate all the experiences you both provided Blake, it's a summer he'll never forget. We'll miss Poppy very much. You, Alexa and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike & Lisa Brown

Seth & Vickie Hishmeh

May 16, 2004

We love you all dearly and we are praying for you.

Sandy and David Blandford

May 15, 2004

Diane and family, We were not privileged to have known your father but our deepest sympathies are with you. I lost my father 7 months ago and know I will miss him until we meet again in Heaven. Our prayers are with you. Sandy and David from CFC.

Barbara and Terry Elmore

May 15, 2004

Wanda we are sorry to hear of the loss of Jim. We realy thought alot of him and will miss him alot.Thinging of you and your family at this time.

Evelyn Mullins - Walts

May 15, 2004

Jim was a kind, loving, humorous person who gave a lot to everyone. He always had a smile on his face at church and always had something good to say!

Farewell my friend.... Peace

Niki Howell

May 15, 2004

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I have a lot of fond memories of Mr. Mardis when I was a young girl. He was always fun to be around and made us laugh! He will be missed!

Claude & Susan Sutherland

May 15, 2004

We're praying for you.

Lea Rew

May 15, 2004

To the Family,

As a former work associate, please accept my expression of sympathy.

He was such a nice low key person.

God Bless.

Denise & Bubba Reynolds

May 14, 2004

Wanda and family,



We are so sorry to hear of your loss.We will always remember Jim for his feisty tenderness. You'll be in our prayers.



Denise & Bubba

JIMMY AND SHEENA SCHMIDT

May 14, 2004

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

Alice Coughlin

May 14, 2004

Michael, Anie and Maria,

I was sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad and "Poppy". Take care of yourselves. AL

Kathleen Peters

May 14, 2004

The world will not be the same without you. Your presence will always linger in our minds. Not many people worked and cared with their whole being like you did. We will miss you.

Jeff Druck

May 14, 2004

Wanda I am sorry for the loss. Jim was a great person and I know he is looking down in heavin. Jeff

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