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John Plaisance
June 6, 2009
My condolences to the Leumas family. Jim and Julie were special people. The world is a better place for them having been here.
Glenda Landry
May 14, 2009
To the Leumas family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you face this difficult time of grief after the deaths of both Jim and Julie. May God keep each of you in his care. May the knowledge that Jim and Julie are together again, embraced in the arms of a loving and gracious God, sustain you through this difficult time. God Bless and keep all of you.
Glenda from Dolores' Renew Group at MBS
Mariann Crapanzano
May 14, 2009
To the entire Leumas family,
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's death and of the loss of Julie before him. Jim and I grew up together and were classmates from the first grade forward. His smile and love of life shone forth even as a young child. Many years later, I would meet and become good friends with Julie. We shared an apartment for a time in graduate school and laughed a lot together. I have often thought of Jim and Julie during the years since they moved to Raleigh. Both were kind and generous and lived with great integrity. We are all the richer for having known them.
Doug Miller
May 12, 2009
To the Leumas Family go my deepest and most sincere sympathies. I worked with Jim while with DENR in a field office. I always admired his quiet manner, professionalism and character. What a better world this would be with more Jims in it. His attention to detail where I wasn't was admired but also frustrating. You always got the complete answer from Jim with no shortcuts. His gentle way and kindness were always present. He always loved talking proudly of his family and especially Brett and Jordy. I always loved talking LSU vs Tenn football games with him. He will be missed greatly. My prayers will be with you all.
Jack Palmer, Jr.
May 12, 2009
I wish to offer my condolences to the Leumas family. Jim was my direct supervisor with NCDENR for six years. He was simply the best engineer and human being I ever new. Jim had a saying "Preach the gospel at all times and if necessary, use words". He lived that philosophy. He was a man, take him for all in all, I shall not look upon his like again. At least not in this world. We shall meet across the river my friend.
Linda Fitzmorris/Maureau
May 11, 2009
My deeppest sympathy to the Leumas family. I had the pleasure of working with Jim at Murphy Oil Refinery in the summer work program many many years ago. He was alot of fun and very much a gentleman as was all the Leumas kids. Our prayers are with you and I know you will find comfort in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Jason Olivier
May 11, 2009
Dearest Leumas family-
I still have a recording of Jim playing his guitar in our first band, with Robert Vaughan, my sister singing, me playing drums and Jay Periciaro playing keyboard. We were HORRIBLE. I can still hear Jim's old tube amp.
Jim was an amazing human being. The world needs more Jims, not less. It had been a year since we spoke. I wish I could have told him how much appreciated his friendship and how special he was.
God bless you, Jim. Put in a good word for me with the Man, tell my mom hi for me and, as always, take it easy.
Gray Hauser
May 11, 2009
Jim took the time to be kind. He always asked how my kids were doing. He wrote a letter of recommendation for me once that inspired me to become the person he described. I never worked with a finer man. He loved the LORD and he loved his family.
Jim has left us, but the example of his life remains.
Dan McLawhorn
May 11, 2009
I am very sorry to learn of Jim's death. I worked with him for many years, first at DENR and later with the City. During the past couple of years, I was again reminded that Jim was the ultimate professional and the consumate gentleman. He was my star witness in a case where his church was the subject of the case. Despite his great devotion to his church, his concern was whether he might compromise the city or his church due to a conflict of interest. It shows the incredible character of Jim -- the ultimate professional. I shall miss incredibly his eye for detail and precision. Even more, I'll miss a man who went beyond the call to make the lifes of those around him, whether opposing on issues or on the same side, easier by his caring and gentle nature. Especially during the past year, I came to appreciate even more his devotion to family and his church. The world's is a much poorer place and I wish for his family the warmth and love he extended always will keep your hearths warmer in this very hard time.
Martha LeBlanc
May 11, 2009
My deepest sympathies are with you. It saddened me very much to read of Jim's death. I had the pleasure of working with Jim when he was an engineer intern in Baton Rouge. My prayers are with you.
Kirkpatrick Family
May 11, 2009
My deepest sympathies…I had the honor of working with Jim for eight years at the City of Raleigh. Jim had a talent of making the difficult look easy. He could work with anyone and was a stickler for detail. I will miss him very much; he had the rare gift of perpetual kindness and effortlessly spread smiles to all those within his vicinity…my thoughts and prayers go out to all of Jim family & friends.
Steve Sims
May 11, 2009
Jim was a friend to everyone he met. Although I have lost touch with Jim and the rest of the Leumas family, I have never heard a unkind word spoken to or about Jim. I am sorry to read of his passing in the Baton Rouge paper today. The Sims' are praying for the entire Leumas family tonight.
Pat Navaille
May 10, 2009
To the Leumas Family,
I was very saddened to hear this news today, a phone message from my mother. Though we drifted apart in recent years, I often think of you all and the many pleasures we had growing up together through high school, college and beyond. I always had the greatest respect and admiration for Jim, his many talents, and friendly, engaging nature. And Julie was a sweetie.
Please accept me deepest sympathies.
Chip and Jan Troxclair
May 10, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. You have been in our thoughts and prayers. Jim was one of the nicest people we have ever known. He and Julie will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Dave Firmin
May 10, 2009
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Jim’s passing.
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the entire Leumas family.
Jack Staub
May 10, 2009
Greg,
I am so sorry. Your family has always had a special place for me as have you. I will see you soon.
Hunter Thom
May 10, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Jim was an engineer intern under my supervision about 20 years ago in Baton Rouge. He was a good man and a talented engineer. He was also my friend.
Pierre Navaille
May 10, 2009
I am very saddened to hear of Jim's passing. I attended Rummel with Jim and his brothers. I have had occasional contact with him over the years and he always had a kind word or story. I wish all the best at this time of sorrow.
Betty Nicosia
May 10, 2009
M. J. and Delores:
I was so sorry to read of your loss. Alvin and I send our thoughts and prayers.
Julie Haro Grenier
May 10, 2009
Chris and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Lucy (O'Meara)Austin
May 10, 2009
Jim will be dearly missed by many. I went to college with Jim and Julie, they were the musicians at my wedding. Our family will continue to pray for Brett and Jordy. He touched many people.
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