James W. "Jimmy" Hines Jr.

He was Santa . . .I never called him anything else.

Joanne, I am so sorry for your loss. The love and care you had for each other was a shining example to all. I'm keeping you and the whole family in my thoughts and prayers.

Jim was one of the greatest guys I knew. He was a friend to everyone. When we worked together he was one of my biggest supporters. I could always count on his messages to include a joke. It would make me smile and laugh, always making my day. After Yankee, we were friends. He would come and visit with my nieces when they came from PA so they could see Santa. It made there Summer visit every time. Anything for a friend he would say. He cared and was always waiting with a kind word and prayer if needed. He loved to make children happy and to see smiles on there faces. The world needs more people just like Jim, full of his kindness and faithfulness. Rest in peace dear friend until we meet again, watch over us all.

Santa Jim was the real deal. I worked with him briefly at yankee candle. My father, Tike, and him were good friends. When i lost my Dad last year Jim showed up to my Dad's service and i gave him the biggest hig. I told him what great joy his friendship brought to my Dad...He was always smiling, always kind and always Santa. He will be greatly missed. By many.

Jimmy was such a good guy in high school. I am not surprised he turned out to be a beloved Santa. The whole world is a much sadder place with his loss. My prayers for him and his family. Sarah Sadler Kiplinger

I remember the first day James began working at Great Wolf Lodge in the gift shop, and he gave me one of his cards that said he was Santa Jim. He was such a beloved member of the team at GWL, and I´m deeply going to miss him. Prayers and condolences to his family and friends.

My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. My kids always called him "the real Santa". Such a kind soul and touched so many lives. Heaven gained an angel for sure. He will be missed!

Taking my children to Yankee Candle and Busch Gardens. They adored him and for me it was the best part of Christmas - always had to get a picture of them. Mr Santa - you will truly be missed. Thanks for making so many of us happy to see you.

There are people who will always be remembered for what they did. Jim was one who not only will be remembered for what he did, but for who he was. He was a genuine good man with a huge, sincere, loving, heart. He was Santa!
That was Jim.

So sorry to hear of Jim´s passing. So many memories of times spent at the Moose and Santa coming to our house Christmas Eve of 1998 and surprising our grandchildren. A wonderful memory none of us will ever forget. I sure Jim will have wonderful Christmases in Heaven. You will be missed.

Santa I will miss you so much I always believed in you I know you will watch over all of us my heart is broken you made me smile as I have been battling for my life its a long road fir me I know that I will make it because you told me brave and font give up the fight to live Santa you will forever be in my heart

Condolences to the family. Merry Christmas will never be the same.

He will be missed. I remember when I was in line for Celtic Fyre one day at the park and some kids saw him. They didn't believe that he was the real Santa until I had him come over and he showed them his pass which said Santa Claus on it.

Jim you will be sorely and dearly missed! You will always be one of my fondest memories! The time the care and the love that you gave to my girl Dottie will always mean so much to me. I will treasure the picture I have of all of us having lunch together at Pierce's BBQ the one day.
Rest in peace, give my Dottie a hug! Till we meet again Jim

Prayers and condolences to all who knew and loved Santa Jim. I will always treasure that my daughter's first visit with Santa was with Santa Jim.