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James Owen Jarman, 68, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2010.
He served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army. He lived most of his life in the Bay County, Fla., area.
James was involved with the Bay High Foundation. He served as chairman of the board of Eastside Church, as a Mason for 35 years, as a member of the Scottish Rite, Lynn Haven Chapter 262 Order of Eastern Star, Rush L. Darby Court #28 Order of Amaranth and St. Andrews Lodge.
He is survived by his fiancée, Becky Bolling; daughter, Jacquelyn Love (Ronald Dixson); son, James Eric Jarman (Angela); sister, Mary Jane McGee (DeVane); 10 grandchildren; Alicia and Amayah Love, Aronika, Marquez and Kendrianna Dixson, Elizabeth, Randall, Eric Jr., Christopher and Erica Jarman; niece, Kelly Ball and family; and nephew, Kevin McGee and family. His was predeceased by his parents, Ali and Marion Jarman.
Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, May 28, 2010, at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home chapel. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, May 27, 2010, with an Eastern Star Service at 7 p.m. Interment will immediately follow Friday's service at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Eastside Christian Church or the Bay High Foundation. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted at www.kentforestlawn.com.
Funeral Home
2403 Harrison Ave.
Panama City, Fla. 32405
850-763-4694
www.kentforestlawn.com
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Memories and Condolences
for James Jarman
Charlene Balmer
May 25, 2011
Jim - we still miss you so and think of you often - Steve and Charlene
June 16, 2010
I know how hard it is to loose a best friend who will stand beside you no matter what your dilema. I am grieved at the loss of Jim and will miss him and his help forever. Thank you for being my hero. I love you always.....sj
Jacqui Jarman-Love
June 16, 2010
It has been three weeks and the time passes but yet the hurt is still so strong. I miss my dad so much & my girls cry daily. I keep waiting for the phone to ring or to see his little car pull in the driveway. It hasn't and won't happen again but we all know we will see him again one day in the "mansion in the sky." We love you so much dad/papa and not a minute goes by we don't think about you. We find comfort in knowing you always did and always will watch over us.
Phyllis King
June 2, 2010
May I offer my condolences to the family of my old friend Jim, He and I were close friends growing up in the litle old church in St Andrews when it was the PANAMA City Christian Church. Jim sang at my father's funeral in 2002 and I was able to reconnect with him at my mother's funeral in March of this year. I will never forget his wonderful voice, indeed a gift from the God he loved. Phyllis Godwin King
Beth Bergmann
June 1, 2010
To the family of Jim and his fiancee' Becky, I am so sorry for your loss, he was a very sweet man. He and Becky were so happy I could see such a great change in them by their union. He was also looking forward to going thru the grand line of Amaranth. His passing is be a great loss to many.
Mary Jane Jarman McGee
May 29, 2010
My heart is broken in the loss of my big brother, Jim. I always knew he would be there when I needed him and I could always call on him. I am going to miss him so much. Our prayers are with his children Jimmy and Jamey, Jacquie and Eric, and with his fiancee, Becky, who brought new joy into his life. Thanks, Jim, for always being a great big brother...I have always loved you!
Patrice Alfred
May 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family today, Jackie may you find confort in knowing that your dad is in a much better place now. He was a great man and was willing to do anything for anyone and he will be missed by allot of people.
Betty McCoy
May 27, 2010
Our regrets and acknowlegement of the
death of Jim. We were part of his life
with Julia and his sons Jamey and Jimmy
The Family of Julia Jarman in Evansville, Indiana
Jack & Jane Townsend
May 27, 2010
SK Jim, we will miss you terribly. HL Becky our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry we won't be there on Friday in body but will be in spirit. Our love to you.
SK Jack and HL Jane Townsend
Florida Grand Court
Barbara Reese
May 27, 2010
The Bay High Class of 1961 whom Jim was a beloved part of ,will miss Jim very much. He was always an active part of our loving bunch. We love him and will miss him immensely. Barbara Reese/Bay High Class of 1961
Charlene & Steve Balmer
May 27, 2010
Becky, our hearts are simply broken. We enjoyed Jim so very much and were looking forward to many more Amaranth miles with you both. Steve will miss his favorite dancing partner and we will miss your "rubber" - our tears, prayers, and hearts are with you. We are so very sorry that we cannot travel to be with you - we will see you soon.
Keith Metcalf
May 27, 2010
My family gives our condolences out to my lifetime friend Jamey and extended family. I still remember Jim's voice when we were young. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Keith, Stacey, Caleb, Brooke
Marcie Hassel
May 27, 2010
No words can ease the pain of loosing a loved one! Just remember you will always have the memories and with those he will always live on in our hearts! <3 Love always Shaun, Melanie and Donovan Simpson, Marcie Hassel, Betty Burton and Rebecca Zickefoose
May 27, 2010
My deepest sorrow goes to his two sons, Jimmy in Virgina and Jamey in Indiana. May you find comfort in your childhood memories.
Catherine Dent
May 27, 2010
Becky...I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are cared for in so many ways and thought about so often. Thinking and praying for you.
May 26, 2010
This is very sad news. I haven't seen him in several years, however it was still nice knowing he was around.
Belinda Ausherman
May 26, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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