REVEREND JAMES

CAMACHO

Pastor James Camacho, 45, of Hallstead, PA went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on June 26, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Penny Brandon Camacho. He is also survived by his beloved children, Rachel and Jordan Keefe, Leah and Jared Haynes, David Camacho, and Bekah Camacho; four grandchildren, Javi and Tobi Keefe, and Gabriel and Shiloh Haynes; his parents, Jim and Bonnie Camacho; three sisters; a brother; numerous nieces and nephews. James Camacho joined the pastoral staff of the South New Milford Baptist Church in October 2008. He and his family previously served with New Tribes Mission for 15 years as church planters in Paraguay, South America with the Manjui tribe. Pastor Camacho longs to see people come to know Christ and see them obey and serve God out of a growing love for their Lord Jesus. "Listen, keep the main thing, the main thing." A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, June 30, 2013 at the South New Milford Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 3-4, prior to the service at the church, and following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may take the form of a donation to the South New Milford Baptist Church, Rev. James Camacho Memorial Fund, 2967 Harford Road, New Milford, PA 18834.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin on Jun. 28, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for James Camacho

12 Entries

July 23, 2013

Dear Penny,

We continue to pray for you and for all the grace you will need for the coming days. Thanks for coming to supper the other night - it was wonderful to see you and sense your strength and faith. God bless you.
Bill & Ruby

July 1, 2013

Penny & family -

We at Scipio Baptist Church family just heard the news of Jim's illness and passing. We were shocked and are so sorry to hear it. We send our sympathies and prayers. We remember fondly time spent with you and Jim's challenges to us all. Thanks so much for being our missionaries for many years. He will certainly be missed by many. Love in Christ, Melinda & Chuck Kostreva for the Scipio Baptist Church family

VNA Hospice Staff and Volunteers

July 1, 2013

Heartfelt condolences to the Camacho Family and the New Milford Baptist Church family on their recent loss.
May cherished memories of Jim bring peace today, comfort tomorrow and a smile in the days ahead.

John & Meg Deane

June 30, 2013

Jim & Bonnie and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John & Meg Deane - Hudson, MA

June 29, 2013

Precious in the sight of the LORD, is the death of His saints. Our deepest sympathy and love for you all.
Dr. Bill & Ruby Shade

LaVerne and Joan Sollick

June 28, 2013

WHAT A SHOCK TO READ!but not unexpected! Our prayers and thoughts go out to you. What a friend he was to us. We love you! What else can we say.

June 28, 2013

Penny and Family,
Praying for you during this difficult time. We have been all blessed to know Pastor James. May God bless you and watch over you.
Debbie Alt

June 28, 2013

Penny and family,
My prayers are with your family. We were all blessed to know Pastor James.
Debbie Alt

George and Judy Stover

June 28, 2013

Penny and family,

George and I are so sorry for your loss. May God bless all of you during this time of sorrow.

George and Judy

Robert Camacho

June 28, 2013

Dear Penny and children, Our deepest condolences to you and the children and grandchildren. We have fond memories of Jay growing up and will reflect on those memories in the days to come. Our Love is with you at this difficult time, Love, Aunt Lynne and Uncle Bob Camacho

Rev. Jeremy Stopford

June 28, 2013

Penny - I last saw James at Grandpa Carl's calling hours several years ago. I reminded him of the FIRST time we met, and he was overwhelmed. I was pastoring at Beaver Meadow, having followed your Grandpa there. Our youth was at Camp of the Nations summer camp, probably in the late 1980's or early 1990's? James and Ray Mitchell were the spot-on hosts. And it was after one of the noon meals that they put on a skit that I'm sure all who were there will never forget. James remembered it well. The theme? "How many uses for peanut butter". And, of course, do I dare say? The LAST use showed James and Ray taking peanut butter off from each of their ARM PITS and EATING IT. As gross as that was, the kids were riveted to them - and for the rest of the week whatever they said, especially the gospel, was heard vividly. It's a joy to have followed James (and yours!) walk with the Lord in service, both in missions and in the pastorate. "Absent from the body, present with the Lord" sounds great when you're sharing it with others. May its application to your heart - and to the hearts of James family and extended family - bring the rich comfort it was intended to be. Praying!