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for James King
August 17, 2009
Sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in our prayers. Colleen, is in heaven with caring loving arms.
Chris & Andy Labance
Bob & Linda Booth
August 12, 2009
It was with great sadness that our family learned of Jim's passing while we were out of the country last month. He was truly a great public servant and a fine human being. His support of FSU was legendary. His cheers at Doak Campbell Stadium will be missed, but his spirit will be remembered always.
Bob Booth
Past President
Jacksonville Seminole Club
Douglas Williams
August 6, 2009
We all love Jim, He sure helped the Building Trades out a few times and stood with us on some loosers too. Sure will miss him.
August 4, 2009
Linda,
Those who are so full of life,we think will live forever because they give so much of themselves.They care about others as Jim did.I know your heart is hurting now but the life and memories you both shared will ease the pain in time. He loved his dogs.He was so caring when he brought them into parkway.He was a wonderful person.God will keep you in his arms and see you through.
-Vivian Holmes
Paul & Tina Johnson
August 3, 2009
Dear Linda & Family:
So sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Jim. Although we have never met, we have many mutual friends in the Jacksonville area, and I feel I know you through the trust and friendship exhibited by your husband when in Tallahassee. May God be with you and your family.
Jim will be missed, but not long forgotten.
John Lanahan
August 2, 2009
Barbara and I are saddened by the loss of Jim - too soon. What a charismatic driving force he was. We know he will be happy with his two black labs for comfort at his favorite FSU. You are in our thoughts daily and our prayers always.
Leiah Kerns-Carr
August 1, 2009
To the King Family,
Jim King gave so much of himself through his public service. He has left a lasting impression and wonderful memories with so many. My deepest sympathy is with his family and friends. May God’s promises bring you comfort and peace.
Sincerely,
Leiah Kerns-Carr, President
Florida State Massage Therapy Association, First Coast Chapter
Brenda & Kecia Woods
August 1, 2009
May the prayers of others help in some small way to bring you peace and comfort and courage for each day.
Faye Rustin
July 31, 2009
"The Senator" was a true friend, we will all miss him.
Linda, remember you will always, always
have your wonderful memories. They are
your memories, no one can have them,
they are yours.
You and Yours are in my thoughts and prayers.
I was honored to be known by Senator
King as "Faye".
Sally Bales
July 30, 2009
Jim,
My heart hurts that you are gone. But, you made a serious impact and touched a lot of lives in a very positive way while you were here. Your family can be so very proud of the significant contirbution you made to Jacksonville, the State of Florida and the Recruiting industry. When I heard the bad news about your passing I was reminded of a Winston Churchill comment made on his 75th birthday - "I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the ordeal of meeting me is quite another matter". Yep, the Good Lord will have his hands full but I'll bet he adds you to his Board of Directors. That being said, when you make Guardian Angel keep an eye out for all of us.
To your family and friends, "It is healthy and honorable to weep at the loss of someone we love. Healthy because such passion must be released. Honorable because it is respectful to admit the importance of people have loved and supported us......people whose footprints cannot be matched" - Maya Angelou.
Goodbye and Godbless my very dear old friend.
Sally K. Bales
ken burton
July 30, 2009
DEAR LINDA,
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ,OVER THE YEARS YOU AND JIM HAVE ALWAYS BEEN IN MY HEART,HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL
(i was your neighbor on Beechwood in the late 80's)
sincerly
Ken Burton
July 29, 2009
Dear Linda, Monta and Lauri,
Our Broken Chain
Little did we know how soon God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts for you to leave, but you did not go alone, for you took a piece of all our hearts, when God called you home.
You left us wonderful memories; your love will always be our guide.
Although we cannot see you, we know you will always be at our side.
Our chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one…….
OUR CHAIN WILL LINK AGAIN!
All our love,
David and Paula Whipple
David Boree
July 29, 2009
Senator King will be remembered as one of the "Great ones". He was an honest
politician and a great leader for
North Florida. He evaluated situations on his own and wasn't influenced by peer or outside pressure. He will be missed.
David Boree
susan schorner
July 29, 2009
Linda...with a heavy heart I bid farewell to your Jim...I have watched him throughout the years in the Senate...Jim was a man of heart and care for the people he served...I am so thankful for his "Dying with Dignity Act" that he was able to get passed through.....prayers for the entire family and may great memories flood your soul on lonely nights...could not asked for a better man to couple with...Senator King will be missed by everyone...what a legacy !!!Sue Schorner Braswell
July 29, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the King family on the loss of this great man. He was very special to all who knew him.
Mayor Carol M. McCormack
Town of Palm Shores, Fla.
Lenore Atter
July 29, 2009
With a heavy heart I still find a smile in memory of all that Senator King offered in humor. It's hard to think of the man without thinking of the smile and jokes that followed. My prayers go out to his beautiful wife and family.
President Jeanette D. Wynn Council 79 Executive Board & Staff
July 28, 2009
With Caring Thoughts...
If only words knew just the way to lighten sorrow, soothe the heart, if only comfort knew just where to start...
Then this would say the very things most needed and most true...You'd feel the caring in each thought of you.
Arthur Finley
July 28, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
City Of Jacksonville, Florida Employees AFSCME Local 1279
July 28, 2009
We are never prepared for the loss of a loved one, but God is always prepared to help us through that loss.
Our Deepest Sympathies
AFSCME Council 79 Region II Locals & Staff
July 28, 2009
Even though nothing can fully erase the pain and sadness of parting, what a comfort it is to know that we can always rely upon the care and protection of the Good Shepherd.
In Sympathy
Jacki Yates
July 28, 2009
my deepest sympathy to the King Family on the loss of Jim. We know he is now out of his pain and in a better place. I had worked with Jim while he was at the Temporary agency years ago and I worked for Prudential. I was very impressed with him even back then. Jim also did a lot of good while in Tallahassee for Duval county and our people. God Bless each of you at this time.
July 28, 2009
Dear Linda and family...although we have never really met, my husband and I admired Jim King and were always so glad he represented us in Tallahassee! We almost always agreed with his views (except when it came to 'Noles vs. Gators!) and there will be a great void in the State Senate without him there--we know you will miss him greatly and the City of Jacksonville will as well! God Bless...from two of Jim's constituents here in Duval County...Pat and Rod Brock
Steve and Helen Carothers Edwards
July 28, 2009
Please accept our sincere condolances.
July 28, 2009
Linda and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. May you find comfort in your memories.
Bill & Pati Melcher
(Trail Boss)
Sue Nelson
July 28, 2009
Linda,
So very sorry for your loss and hope that you will find comfort in knowing that the prayers of many are with you at this time.
July 28, 2009
I worked for the Florida House, but my favorite memory of Senator King was running into him and his wife at a Waffle House restaurant off of I-10 last year. He was polite and friendly to me and my family. I wasn't in his party or in his district, but everyone I know had the highest respect for him. I always thought of Senator King as a principled public servant, and just a really nice, down-to-earth guy. He will be missed very much, and I can only hope that other public servants will follow in his footsteps.
Gerald
July 28, 2009
Senator King was a good man. He assisted me even though he did not have an interest in my cause nor was I one of his constituents. He never asked for anything in return. Deepest sympathy to the family.
Gerald (Daytona Beach)
Peg Lehosit
July 28, 2009
Our thanks and gratitude to Senator King for his years of service to our state.
Bob Linde
July 28, 2009
My Goodness, Jim. I thought that you would be with us forever, but you were taken where there is no more pain or suffering. I am just a little guy in the scheme of things here in Jacksonville, but I always felt pretty big, when talking with you, and watching you get so much done. You Rest in Peace now, and I'll catch up with you later.
Rosemary D Hines
July 28, 2009
To all the King family,
My deepest sympathy at this sad time. I know it's been a long hard battle.
You'll each have wonderful memories of the past to cherish forever.
Sincerely,
Rosemary D. Hines
Civil Service Board Member 1987-1995
P. O. Box 100
Hilliard, FL 32046
July 28, 2009
I want to say I'm so sorry for the loss of Jim. He was a wonderful man. I knew him when I worked for Representative Sam Mitchell. He came to Big Sam's Hunts.He was always so funny and full of life. He's home now. May God be with you and your family.
Barbara Lindsey
July 28, 2009
Senator Jim King was a real leader in the Republican Party of Florida. Always ready to give advice on what to do and when to do it to help the party reach its highest potential in state leadership.
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