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2008
James Edmonds Obituary
James Edmonds IV, 54, passed away March 12, 2008, surrounded by family at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville. Jimmy was born in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Feb. 16, 1954, and moved to Jacksonville in 1955. He was the owner and operator of his family business, State Road 16 Nursery.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Tammy Edmonds, and his four daughters, Racheal, Jessica, Sarah and Shannon. Additionally, he is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. James Edmonds III; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gordy Allen Lawson; brother, Mr. Stephen Edmonds (Dana); and sister, Mrs. Suzanne Losco (Jimmy). He is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many beloved friends. He will be dearly missed by everyone.
Visitation will be open to the public from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2008, at the Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, Mandarin Chapel, 11801 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223.
Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 17, 2008, at Mandarin Chapel followed by burial at Mandarin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Community Hospice Foundation, 4114 Sunbeam Road, Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Edmonds
Jim Carroll
July 21, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss.
Once in awhile I drive by the old neighborhood on Pizarro and can almost see it the way it was when I was a kid. ( Boy the trees really grew up)
Mr. Edmonds had that really nice wooden Chris Craft motor boat that he was going to restore one day in the garage.
The Edmonds yard was hide and seek central in those days and the only home that a had an ice cold water cooler on the porch!
I have lost touch with everyone I grew up with there in the 60's and was really saddened to hear that Jimmy had passed away.
He was always nice to me and I just wish I had run into him over the years to catch up on things.
Regards,
Jim Carroll
Allison Shaaber Bryan
March 21, 2008
I was so sorry to hear that Jimmy had passed away recently. We went to school together beginning at South San Jose Elementary and although we lost touch at graduation, I still remember him as being quite the prankster (like the time he put his pet corn snake down my shirt in the fifth grade.) I hope that your memories of him will bring you comfort during this very difficult time. God Bless You.
Amanda Lawson
March 18, 2008
During this devastating time, I hope you all are able to remember all the great memories you guys had with Uncle Jimmy and I hope those memories can eventually overpower the sadness and bring you some comfort. Uncle Jimmy was truely a remarkable person and was of great character. To Aunt Tammy, Racheal, Jessica, Sarah and Shannon, please remember he will never be truely gone, his spirit and memory will follow you forever and watch over you. I love you guys!!!
Cindy & Rudy Leeds
March 18, 2008
To our Dearest Friends:We will miss you so very much. We keep looking for that White Truck to pull into the driveway.We keep looking to see if its Jimbo in the white truck coming towards us, but its not. We laid you to rest yesterday. We will see you when we get there.
Tammy and the girls you are in our prayers.Jimbo was truely a good man and friend.
Patrick Nooney
March 18, 2008
I was deeply saddened when I received the news of Jimmy's passing last night. I pray that God will give all of you comfort as you move through this difficult time.
The Richardson's Mimi, Anne, Cindy, Scott & Karen
March 17, 2008
To the Edmond's Family, We are so sorry to hear the loss of Jimmy we did not find out unitil today of his passing, or we would have been at the services. Jimmy was a great guy and our family goes way back with his. He will be greatly missed by all.
Our prayers are with the family.
The Richardson's Mimi, Anne, Cindy, Scott & Karen
March 17, 2008
To the Edmond's Family, We are so sorry to hear the loss of Jimmy we did not find out unitil today of his passing, or we would have been at the services. Jimmy was a great guy and our family goes way back with his. He will be greatly missed by all.
Our prayers are wiht the family.
victor jackson
March 17, 2008
Jimmy I'll miss you. We had some good times over the years. My whole family wishes the Edmonds family peace during this tough time. God Bless.
Bruce Rouzie
March 16, 2008
Jimmy was one of my best friends when we were young. He lived down the street on Pizzarro Road. We grew up together and experienced so many things. I have so many good memories of Jimmy. I am truly sorry to hear of his passing here on earth but I know he is continuing on to a better place. God bless you and your family. I will always remember you.
Cyndi "Rast" Simpson
March 16, 2008
When I first moved to Jacksonville from a very small country town, the first person to knock on my door was Jimmy. I was rather shocked, and pleasantly surprised. Jimmy showed me around the area and introduced me to friends I would be going to school with. Jimmy, myself and others would leave school and all meet at "Mr. Swiss"...what sweet memories~~~
Jimmy was always kind, sweet and the class clown in school!!!
You will be missed my friend. I pray for the family of Jimmy who have lost such an awesome person~~~his memory will always live on. With special regards, love and prayers.
Tammy Klipstine
March 16, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Bill Mouro Jr
March 16, 2008
Jimmie you will be missed. May God Bless you and your family. I wont forget you. And your low riding blue jeans in High School. Dean White God bless him as well. was always on back to pull them up. Such a funny man. you are. MY Heart goes out to all of your family . May God be with each and everyone to comfort and guide. Dear God place Jimmie in your arms, keep and love him.
john base
March 15, 2008
To the edmonds family
I'm very sorry for the lost of your son
I new jimmy sense the days of dupont.I kind of lost touch with him, but when we did run in to each other he always was very pleasant to talk to. He surley will be missed.
god speed jimmy
Pam (Foley) Schirkofsky
March 15, 2008
To the Edmonds Family:
Thinking of you and how special Jimmy was to all who knew him.
Some of the memories and why Jimmy made me smile:
Rocky Raccoon,Sweetwater,The Sunday afternoon conversations on San Jose while he was was doing the peanut thing,Midnight boat rides,70's-Of course,DuPont and Wolfson was never the same after we left,Solving the worlds problems(and our teenage crushes towards others) on the banks of the St Johns(Empty lot ! Imagine that!) in Miller Oaks at Sunset,walking the Buckman Bridge before it was open, Darla,Jimmy and me:) Best Friends.
I was so honered to visit and and see Jimmy again at the light parade in Dec @ Darlas.
Is there a limit to the # of characters in this email(?). If so, Jimmy's memories will surpass it.
God Bless
Mark Acosta
March 15, 2008
To the Edmonds family, I knew Jimmy as gentle, fun loving man who was a friend to all. I am so very sorry to learn of Jimmy's passing. I know he will be missed especially by you but also by his many dear friends.
warren & Brenda Dukes
March 15, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
johnny craig
March 15, 2008
jimbo was a special guy.he was a good friend father and husband.his lovely bride tammy is also special,i will miss him , but , have great memories of the time we spent in jacksonville and our travels together.
Brog Goethe
March 15, 2008
To the Edmonds family:It is hard to find the right words to say at a time like this, I am deeply saddened by the loss of Jimmy. Affectionately known as Q-tip in high school and seen selling peanuts on San Jose Blvd most weekends back in the day, Jimmy was always a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
The Goethe's, Brog, Donny, Greg and Mary Lee
Darla Erdelyi
March 15, 2008
Dear Tammy and family,
You were so blessed to have Jimmy in your lives as a husband, father and friend. His wonderful personality, humor and unique way of looking at life were surely a joy to all and inspiration to those of us who knew and loved him.
I will miss him greatly but all the wonderful memories I have of him from school and after, always put a smile on my face. I believe we are all better off just by knowing him and having him in our lives.
Much love and prayers,
Darla
Stephen Michael
March 15, 2008
My thoughts are with you. I was one of Jimmy friends and classmates dating back to Dupont Jr High. Fond memories as I can still see his smile.
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