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James "Jimmy" Russell Sales Sr. passed away on Saturday March 11, 2006, after a long illness.
Jimmy was born in Fairfield on Oct. 17, 1950. He resided in Fairfield his whole life. After graduating from Armijo High School in 1969, he went to work as a paver operator for Solano Concrete. In August of 1975, he married his high school sweetheart, Marcia Humphrey. In 1981, Jimmy went into business with his father-in-law, Les Humphrey, starting S&H Paving.
Jimmy loved bear hunting, fishing, guns, cooking, operating heavy equipment and spending time with family and friends. He loved telling "stories" and rolling dice at Rockville Inn.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Sales; and father Russell Sales.
Jimmy is survived by his wife of 30 years, Marcia Sales of Fairfield; his son, James Russell Sales Jr. of Fairfield; his daughter, Jamie Rose "Spud" Sales of Fairfield; sister, Shirley Moorehead of Vacaville; brother, Bobby Sales of Forest Hills; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews; and his pets, Rufus the pig and Pearl the dog!
A Celebration of Life will be held at Rockville Church on Suisun Valley Road at 1 p.m. Saturday.
A gathering for family and friends will be held immediately after the Celebration of Life at the Sales' residence.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Rick and Sharon Arnold
April 10, 2006
To the Family of Jimmy Sales,
We will all miss Jimmy very much! He was so full of life and family! Our hearts go out to you, his family.
Jenea Calbert/ Wolfskill
March 23, 2006
Marcia and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. I will always have great memories of Jimmy coming out to my uncles (Brad) during deer season and cracking jokes and having a fun. We all will miss his funny pig calls and his funny jokes. He will never be forgotten. We love you all.
Love,
Jenea and family
Debbie Mathis
March 20, 2006
Marcia, I'am so very sorry, it's always been Marcia & Jimmy, and I new it would be until the end. I really so loved your family, your wonderful mom & Dad brothers (brats) and that one and only beautiful daughter. I think of you all often my prayers are with you. Love Ya, Marcia Deb Mathis
CLIFF AND DANA HIRL
March 17, 2006
Marcia and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. In the time we knew Jimmy we knew him to be a great man and to raise great children. He will not be forgotten. Let his memories live on. Cliff and Dana Hirl
Bob Jellison
March 17, 2006
Marcia,
Please accept our sincere condolences, the memories I have of knowing and working with Jimmy still have me laughing and smiling, we are deeply saddened at his passing, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers-The Jellison Family
Patti Billings-Hendrickson
March 16, 2006
Marcia,
I am truly sorry to hear of you loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
The Hendrickson Family
Tim and Mia Kelly
March 16, 2006
Jimmy always made us laugh. We will miss him on Saturday mornings. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen Graham
March 16, 2006
Jimmy, you are and forever will be missed. I am glad I had 20+ years to know you and your family. I love and will truly miss you.
Donna Caulfield Lopez
March 16, 2006
Jimmy, You'll be missed but not forgotten. Rest in Peace
Shirley Moorhead
March 15, 2006
Brother I know your no longer in pain. I'm going to miss you. You sure made a lasting impression on a lot of people.Gone but not forgotten. Love your sister Shirley
Rick and Sharon Arnold
March 15, 2006
We're so sorry to hear of your loss. Jimmy was also such a joy to be around. We will miss him very much!
Moore Tractor
March 15, 2006
So Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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