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FRANKLIN, SR., 75
Silver Springs - James Franklin Reeser, Sr., 75, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2008 at Tuscany Hospice House. He was born in Bradenton and moved to Marion County in 2000. He was Methodist and attended Ocklawaha Bridge Baptist Church. He was honored to landscape numerous properties for his lifelong friend, Mel Tillis. He was an Inspector with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Dept. and served on President Kennedy's Security Detail. He was also a deputy with the Brevard County Sheriff's Dept. He was very dedicated to his work in law enforcement, his children, his wife and friends. His land development was known throughout FL, MO and AL. He was a past member of the Elks Lodge and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Fraternal Order of Police. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Norma Udean Reeser, his daughters, Kathryn Jean DeMonaco of Silver Springs and Dana Jo Moylan of Wymama, FL, his sons, James Franklin Reeser, Jr. of Silver Springs and Jody Thomas Reeser of Apollo Beach, his step-daughters, Sheryl Gay Daughtery of Bushnell and Deborah Ann Talley of Jacksonville, his sister, Joyce Adel Fessenden of Leesburg, his 2 nieces and 1 nephew, his 7 grandchildren, his 3 great grandchildren, his 7 step-grandchildren and his 1 step-great grandchild. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 25, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Ocklawaha Bridge Baptist Church with Pastor Jimmy Snell officiating. Visitation will be at the church at 1:00 p.m. Flowers will be accepted and those who wish may make donations to Hospice of Marion County. Arrangements by HIERS-BAXLEY FUNERAL SERVICES, 910 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala.
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Betty Locke
July 28, 2008
The first time I met Jim was at someone's wedding. He was at the group table where I sat and I thought he was very "entertaining". The next time I saw him was at a family reunion and he was still "entertaining". My sympathy to his family and, I am sure, lots of friends.
Lori Locke
July 27, 2008
I did not know Jim well, I just saw him at family reunion time. However, I know he was a "stand-up" guy with some good stories to tell! My most sincere sympathy goes to Jim's family and friends.
DANA FAYE REESER
July 24, 2008
DEAR JIM,
IT HAS BEEN AN HONOR FOR ME TO BE YOUR DAUGHTER-IN-LAW, ALTHOUGH I HAVEN’T HAD A LOT OF TIME WITH YOU, YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU.
YOU LEFT US WAY TOO SOON, BUT IN MY HEART I KNOW THAT YOU ARE AT PEACE AND PAIN FREE NOW…
IT’S SO HARD TO TELL SOMEONE YOU LOVE GOODBYE, YOU COULD SPEND EVERY DAY OF YOUR LIFE WITH A LOVE ONE AND WHEN THEY ARE GONE, IT WOULD STILL NOT BE ENOUGH TIME.
YOU ARE AN AMAZING MAN AND WILL BE TRULY MISSED BY ALL WHO LOVE YOU…
I AM SURE THAT WHEN YOU REACHED THE PEARLY GATES THAT YOUR MAMA AND DADDY WHERE THERE WAITING WITH OPEN ARMS TO BRING YOU HOME.
PEACE BE WITH YOU,
DANA FAYE
Peggy Knepper
July 23, 2008
To Family and friends of Jim Reeser Sr.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will miss Jim so much.
I ( Peggy ) will miss Jim's hugs so much as he would say, " Hey Charlies Angel, how are you ".
So this I write:
A Hug From Jim In Heaven
When you feel a gentle breeze
Caress you when you cry
It's a hug sent from Jim in Heaven
Our Loved one up high in the sky.
If a drop of rain lands on your nose
he has sent you a small kiss
as sweet as a rose.
If you hear a song of sweet Love
It's a hug sent from Jim in Heaven
Our special one up above.
When you wake in the mornings
To hear a birds beautiful song
It's his music sent from Jim in Heaven
To cheer you all day long.
When a snowflake
Lands on your face
It's a hug sent from Jim in Heaven
Trimmed with the Angels grace.
Lets keep Love in our heart
In time a broken heart will mend
So if you get lonely my friend
Hugs are sent from Jim in Heaven
Because we have A Angel named Jim.
We Love you Jim,
Your friends,
Ralph and Peggy ( Charlies Angel ) Knepper
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