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James Greenwell Obituary
GREENWELL,
JAMES W. 'JIM', 58
Ocala - James W. 'Jim' Greenwell, age 58, of Ocala, FL, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015. He was born in Hialeah, FL, on June 22, 1956. He (with two of his brothers) owned/operated The Bike Rack in Pembroke Pines, FL, until 1988. He became a police officer for the City of Pembroke Pines and worked with them for four years before moving to Ocala where he worked with the City of Ocala Police Department as a road officer, motorman and traffic homicide accident investigator for 19 years.
He retired from the City of Ocala Police Department in December of 2010, and began working part-time as an independent consultant with Computer Information Systems, a software company specializing in law enforcement applications. Jim was respected by both his family and the law enforcement community. He had been a private pilot. He loved nature and enjoyed kayaking and RC helicopters. He was affiliated with Blessed Trinity Catholic Church in Ocala.
He is survived by his wife, Pam Greenwell; daughters, Heather Greenwell Quinn (husband, Brian) and Caitlin Greenwell; brothers, Bob, Bill, David and John; grandson, Dalton James Quinn, and due on Jim's birthday, Jackson Thomas Quinn.
A funeral service will be held at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, Ocala, FL on Saturday, February 28, 2015, at 11:00 am. There will be food and fellowship in the Parish Hall at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Friends of MC Parks & Recreation, 111 SE 25th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471. In the memo section, put 'Children's Kayaking Trip in Memory of Jim Greenwell'.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Greenwell
March 11, 2015
Our family remembers yours with love and gratitude! So very sorry for your loss. XO Peggy & Val Wall
M Cardillo
March 4, 2015
I worked for PPD with Jim. His professionalism and respect was profound on those he came in contact with. He will be a guardian angel to his family and friends. God Bless
Martha Hayden
March 3, 2015
Jim was probably one of the nicest people I have ever known. He has been a good neighbor and was always looking out for everybody. My sons and Caitlyn were very good friends through school. He will be missed terribly.
Susan Kemp
February 27, 2015
You touched the lives of so many. Prayers for your family both blue and blood. In all my years of working with you I never saw you frown. I could be in a horrible mood in the Comm Center and in you would walk with that million watt smile and I couldn't help but smile back. Thank you. We will see you again. Until then you and Melissa keep things straight up at Peter's gates.
Fr David V
February 26, 2015
Thank You for continuing to watch over and now praying for us...
Nancy Casillas
February 26, 2015
Que Dios Te Bendiga Siempre May God Bless You Always
Nancy Casillas
February 26, 2015
This man,this Officer,this kind patient person Mr. James "Jim" Greenwell was the kindest, most patient person/officer I had the pleasure of knowing. Melissa Massimino (OPD dispatcher but in heaven right now hanging out w/ Jim)and I used to call him "Gorgeous Greenwell" because of his dimples. It was to early for you to go but God had other plans. May God in Heaven bring strength to your family in this time of sorrow. I will miss you.
Sharon Sumner
February 26, 2015
I loved working with Jim. He was always smiling, happy and wonderful to be around. Always had a kind word to say, helpful and fun. I have not seen him since I retired but I will miss him. He left too early to be with the Lord,
RIP my friend and thank you for all our wonderful times working together.
Doris Melbourne
February 26, 2015
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
B Clarey
February 26, 2015
You will be missed.. always a kind word and a warm smile... Prayers to the Greenwell Family
Scott Peters
February 25, 2015
God Bless you brother. You will be missed by many but remembered by all.
Scott Peters
February 25, 2015
God Bless you brother. You will be missed by many and remembered by all. Pam, Heather, and Katlyn my prayers are with you always.
February 25, 2015
We live in the neighborhood and want to convey how sorry we are for your loss. We will miss his smile, him flying his helicopters, and his friendly wave as we drove by. May God be with you during this difficult time, and may you find peace in knowing that one day you will meet again. The Carter Family
johnny johnston
February 25, 2015
I will miss you old friend, our kayak trips and the many years we worked together at OPD.
John Futch
February 25, 2015
Rest in peace, Jim, my family and I thank you for your service. May your family find God's healing grace.
Lynn Andrews
February 25, 2015
My heart goes out to Pam and the family. Please know that you are all in my prayers.
David (Butch) Bernero
February 25, 2015
As a neighbor in the '50's, I knew the Greenwell family as a very close and hard working family.
I lost track when they moved away, but vividly remember the tire track on Billy's chest from his mishap of falling out of the car one day.
Jim was only about 7 years old when I left for the Air Force, and I believe the family had already moved from Hialeah.
Although curtailed, it appears Jim lived a full and fruitful life with his loving family.
My prayers and condolences.
Motor's Christmas Party 2010
Leonard Griggs
February 25, 2015
I will miss you my friend.
Diane Guinn
February 25, 2015
My heart goes out to Pam and her family. Jim was a wonderful person always smiling and just a nice person to talk with. I will miss him
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