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for James Blacketer
Shannon Blacketer ( Belmudez )
February 23, 2023
I didn´t know Jim personally but I know Jim... my dad Kerry spoke so found of him and what a great man he was. He will be truly missed. I really hope him and Barry are up to no good and enjoying themselves.
Love always
Nik Gepford
March 19, 2011
I know jim is in a better place now. Enjoying his brother barrys company. I know they are both watching down on the whole family waiting to see us again one day. You will be missed.
Gayla Ames
March 8, 2011
Thoughts and prayers to Jim's family. We have been going to Grate Steak for years now and it is our favorite restaurant on the planet. My husband and I just got the news and I can't tell you how sad we both are for the staff of Grate Steak and especially his family. The Grate Steak won't ever be the same without Jim. He will truly be missed.
Scott Czarcinski
March 8, 2011
Sue & Blacketer Family,
Sorry late entry, but just heard of Jim's passing. To tell you our heards are heavy would be an understatement. As Grate Steak regulars, Jim visited our table often.
Please know that our prayers are with you.
Erica Ziegert
March 3, 2011
Sue, Sara and Joey,
Jim was a great mentor to me in the 18 years that I worked for him. He will be missed very much by the Grate Steak family.
Sean & Amy Slattery & The Grate Steak Family
March 3, 2011
Sue, Sara, Joey, & Blacketer Family,
Jim will be deeply missed. He had a Heart of Gold and we appreciate everything he has taught us and done for us. He was a Legend. Our sincerest condolences.
Susan Vernon
March 3, 2011
Sue, Sarah, and Joey,
Your father was very good to me for the 9 years I worked at the Grate Steak. He will always be remembered. My sincerest condolences.
Shannon Moore
March 2, 2011
Sue, I was very sad to hear of Jim's passing. He afforded me many years of great memories working for him in Hampton and for that I will always be very grateful. I am keeping you all in my prayers.
Tracey Berman
March 2, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone.
Karyn Fasel
March 2, 2011
Keeping you all in our thoughts. Karyn, Jim & Zane Fasel
Kerry Blacketer
March 2, 2011
You and Barry better save me some pheasants. all of us love you and will never forget you
Dominic Strazzanti
March 1, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you his family.
Linda Waisanen
March 1, 2011
A beloved friend and Employer. His passing will sadden many people that have been around him for all these years. Condolences go out to his wife Sue and his children at this time of sorrow. My prayers are with you. He was loved by so many people.Linda Waisanen (Virginia Beach)
Judith Carter
March 1, 2011
My family and I were very saddened to hear of Jim's passing. We have been going to Grate Steak on Military Highway since it's inception and my daughter and I just had lunch there on Sunday. He has graced my life with many smiles as our bridge group has played at his restaurant for 5/6 years. He always came by to say hello and make us feel welcome. We have missed his smiling face these past few months and will miss him even more now. Our sincerest sympathies to his family.
Les Kahrnoff
March 1, 2011
I am saddened. Deeply, deeply saddened by this news. I send my love and thoughts to Sue, Sara, Joey, and the entire family. Jim was a good friend over the years and his presence will be missed greatly by so many. Rest in peace, Jim.
John Rhamstine
March 1, 2011
It is so sad to think about Jim not being here and my most heart felt sympathies go to Sue and the children at what must be a most difficult time.
Jim was a good man and a good friend and will be missed by many people whose lives he impacted in a positive way.
stephen york
March 1, 2011
I am so sorry to get this news today! All of us at The Whaling Company loved Jim and thought the world of him. He will be very much missed.
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