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James Lamar Suber Sr.

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SUBER James Lamar Suber, Sr. went home to be with his Lord on May 27, 2008. He was a native of Jacksonville born to Daniel Webster and Annie Lou. Mr. Suber retired in 1991 with 36 years service from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. His career began as a Deputy with the Duval County Road Patrol and later under consolidation, became part of the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office retiring as a Detective Lieutenant after commanding the Homicide Unit and Crime Lab. In addition to his long civil service career, he was a Korean veteran and served in the National Guard for 42 years after obtaining the NCO rank of Command Sergeant Major, Mr. Suber retired as a CW4 in 1991. Mr. Suber was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5-30, Past Worshipful Master of Riverview Masonic Lodge #306, F. & A.M., and served as the Potentate of the Morocco Shrine in 1997. He was one of the founding members of the Morocco Temple Crippled Children's Transportation Unit. His work with the Shrine was one of the highlights of his retirement years. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Jewel, daughter, Sandra Ellis, son James, Jr. (Kathy), grandchildren, Jamey and Angela Suber, Jennifer Stanton and Stacy Dahlgren (Paul) and 5 great-grandchildren. The visitation will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2008 from 6-8pm at Hardage Giddens Blanding Chapel 5753 Blanding Blvd. The service will be held on Friday, May 30, 2008 at 2:00pm at the Hardage Giddens Blanding Chapel 5753 Blanding Blvd. with Reverend Clarence E. Jarrell, FOP Chaplain officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made in his honor to the Patient Transport Fund, c/o Morocco Shrine, P.O. Box 16039, Jacksonville, FL 32245. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on May 29, 2008.

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Dorsey

February 22, 2024

I just found a memory from 1973. A case where your father was handling. And I googled his name to see if he can help fill in some parts of it that was missing. In digging my up my family history I found an article of my history that your father picture was taking. If you would like a copy of that picture of him from 1973 I will definitely make sure you get it. And I wanted to thank you guys. Im at gmail and you can contact me there dorseyjohnna

Mitch Marcus

June 2, 2008

Sandra, though I never met your Dad I wish I had known him. I was only 32 when I lost my Dad 20 years ago and, as you know, lost my Mom to long illness last Fall. We will miss them until we join them again. Thanks for being there for me when I needed to vent. You and your loved ones have my deepest sympathy.

Jerry Green

June 2, 2008

Miz Jewell, I worked with "Suber Sez" in the Road Patrol, and later in the Detective Division. He was a very knowledgeable detective, and an all around great supervisor. I shared many a laugh with him, and I know he will be sorely missed by all fortunate enough to have known him. God Bless.

Jerry C. Green
JSO - Retired

Nita Pesata

June 1, 2008

Dear Suber Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Suber's passing. I am the Realtor who handled the Gayland Road property and our deceased Broker Mr. Dan Jones knew Mr. Suber well. May God give the family strength and grace at this time.

Chris and Hoytense Georgiades

June 1, 2008

Dear Jewel,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are a voice from the past when we had wonderful memories of you and James in our younger days.

Betty J Brunson

May 30, 2008

James helped me with my girls by teling me they were having trouble at Ribault Sr High years ago. He was a motorcycle cop at the time and I was working at Lake Forest Bank. He will always be in my heart and I know he's with God now.

Homer H. Humphries, Jr.

May 30, 2008

As a young lawyer and green prosecutor I first met Jim as a lawman witness. He was always a gentleman; open, truthful, reliable dedicated. In one lifetime you just do not meet many like him. He was a citizen soldier of the first order and will be remembered a very long time. My most sincere condolences to those loved ones he leaves behind.

John Keane

May 30, 2008

The Board, Members and Staff of the Police and Fire Pension Fund extend our deep sympathy to the Family of Ret. Lt. Jim Suber upon his passing. Jim served his Country as a Member of the Army, his City as a Police Officer and his Community with his dedication to the Morocco Shrine for many years. May he rest in Peace.

Kenneth Plummer, JSO (RET)

May 30, 2008

Sorry I cannot be with you today.

Don & Nancy Marx

May 30, 2008

Dear Jewel and family: Our heartfelt condolences to you, Jimmy and family during this most difficult time. I will remember Jim as a man of honor, integrity and compassion. It was a pleasure working with him in for ten years in homicide. He will be missed by all who knew him. May the peace of God be with all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Betty Nettles

May 30, 2008

Elbert and I would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your dear love one to each of you in the Suber Family.

Sincerely,
Betty and Elbert Nettles

Dennis & Nancy McLean Mortimer

May 29, 2008

Sandra, Jimmy, Mrs. Suber and family - Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Mr. Suber was a good man - he served this community in a number of ways and was respected by all who knew him.

I pray that God gives you strength to get you through the days ahead and that knowing that others care for you all will bring you some comfort. I know that the FOP is taking good care of you as well.

God Bless you all, RIP Mr. Suber you will be missed by many.

In sympathy and friendship,

Tommie & Millie Reeves

May 29, 2008

Dear Jimmy, Sandy and Mrs. Suber, may the love in your family and good memories sustain you at this time. We will always remember Jim as a vibrant person who was energetic and enthusiastic in everything he did. He was special and we will always remember him with the kindest thoughts.
With love,

Herb and Melissa Furman

May 29, 2008

Our condolences to Jewel and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bob Adams

May 29, 2008

My kindest regards and deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. I have fond memories of Jim at JSO and Morocco Temple.

Bob Adams
Director Motorcycle Escort
1977and 1984

Debra Prosch

May 29, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to the Suber family. Sandra your fathers loss will be felt, but only God knows when our time has come. Love to all. Debbie Binkley Prosch & family.

T.Z. Martin

May 29, 2008

Our family is very saddened to hear about "Sonny". He was well known and liked very much by us all. T.Z.and Jackie Martin and family. Cindy, Chris and Steve.

Robbie Rowe

May 29, 2008

Jim, You and your family are in our prayers. Your Dad was a great man and accomplished many tasks.

Patricia Davis

May 29, 2008

I knew Lt. Suber while I worked in Communications for many years. Also, being the daughter of a fellow Shriner, was kept advised of everything after I moved away.
I am very sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with his entire family, friends, sheriff's Dept. family and Shrine family. He will be greatly missed by all.

Patricia (Seldon) Davis

Jim Parker

May 29, 2008

Jimmy and Family,

It was an honor working for your father in Homicide. His legacy will always remain with us.

Carl Sievers Jr., P.M.

May 29, 2008

Jim was a great guy, he was my Jr. Warden when I was Master of Riverview Lodge, a last my brother. My Deepest Sympathy to Jewell and all the family.

Bill Wood

May 29, 2008

It was my pleasure to meet and know Jim through our Morocco Shrine activities. He was particularly devoted to the Shrine's Hospitals and will be long remembered for this and his many other accomplishments. Thelma and I join the many friends of the Suber family in grieving his death.

Clarence Jarrell

May 29, 2008

Brother Jim Suber and family from all the members of the Fraternal Order of Police and President Nelson Cuba our deepest heart felt condolences for your loss. We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your love one. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. God Bless.

Fraternally Chaplain C.E.Jarrell – FOP.

Voncille Wilson

May 29, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Claudia Keefer

May 29, 2008

To My friend Sandra an her extened family.My prayers are with you an your family at this time of sorrow.Remember he is with God in the Golden Heavens up above.Prayers with you always .I Love Sandra.Claudia Ann (Lutins) Keefer

Sandra LaVigne

May 29, 2008

I worked with Jim when he was with the Duval County Road Patrol. He wa a very caring and all around great person. My heart and prayers to out to you. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you and help you get through this loss. He will missed.

Rosemary D Hines

May 29, 2008

Jewel and family,
My heartfelt sympathy to all your family. Know how you'll miss him dearly. We all know he's resting in peace now. He served the master well and now his reward has come to join our other loved ones. For now, so long Brother Jim till we meet again.
My kindest regards always,
Rosemary D. Hines
a/k/a Mrs. Luther (JSO till 1985)
P.O. Box 100
Hilliard, FL 32046
(904)704-2900

Bart Wofford

May 29, 2008

Jim,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Martha DuBose-Hill

May 29, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sadness.

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