James Raymond "Jamie" Cothron

James "Jamie" Raymond Cothron, 58, of St. Augustine passed away on May 29, 2013, at his home after battling a lengthy illness.

James was born and raised in Miami Springs, Fla. He graduated from Miami Springs Senior High School in 1972. While captain of his high school golf team, he was also named one of the top high school golfers in Dade County, Fla. His fifth consecutive medalist honor was captured firing a nine-hole total of 33 at The Country Club of Miami that set a Miami Springs High School record. He was awarded a golf scholarship from the University of South Florida. In individual competition, James won the Men"s Golf Association Title at Miami Springs and was 11th in the Junior Orange Bowl Tournament. He finished in the top five in eight other matches. In the mid 80s, James relocated from Miami Springs to St. Augustine to be close to his family. He was employed at Grumman St. Augustine as a quality control inspector and was a revered member on the company"s golf team. In 1994, he received his Class "A" Commercial Drivers License and was employed, with Suburban Propane until his retirement. James most pleasurable times were fishing at the beach, boating, golfing and making fun memories with his family and friends.

Most importantly, he took great pride in spending numerous hours mentoring, coaching, and playing golf with his nephews, Kevin Mills and Austin Cothron. He made such a positive impact on their lives. James" legacy will live on and he will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William F. (Bill) and Nancy Marie Cothron (St. Augustine) and brother-in-law, Terry Mills (St. Augustine). He is survived by his brothers, Larry (Paulette) Cothron, Joseph (Chris) Cothron, (St. Augustine), William (Sharon) Cothron, Alvord, Texas; sisters, Mary Mills (St. Augustine), Christina (George) Yatrousis, Key Largo, Fla., Laverne (Ray) Smith, Seguin, Texas; nieces, Ashley Cothron, Nancy Jo Balais, Andrea Yatrousis, Christine Farrell, Kimberly Austin, Tammy Hamilton, Patricia Smith and Christina Klotz; nephews, Kevin Mills, Austin Cothron, Alexander Yatrousis, and Matthew Smith.

A memorial "Celebration of Life" will be held Saturday, June 15, 2013, at the St. Johns Family Funeral Home. Visitation at 1 p.m. Service begins at 2 p.m. with Pastor Bruce McConnohie, officiating. Immediately following the service a celebration of James" life will continue. Food and beverages will be served. A Mass will be said for James at San Sebastian Catholic Church at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2013. Flowers are welcomed, or donations in James" memory to the North Florida Chapter Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), Jacksonville Fla., or The First Tee of St. Johns County, Elkton Fla.

St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.