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James Edward Utech

James Utech Obituary

UTECH James Edward Utech, 77, of Jacksonville passed away Friday, March 18, 2005. Mr. Utech retired from the Coast Guard after many years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Geraldine. He is also survived by his sons, James H. (Debra) Utech, Kevin D. Utech, Robert A. (Barbara) Utech; daughters, Cindy Shepherd, Karen (Danny) Parrott; grandchildren, Jessica, Jeffrey, Todd, Nancy, Rob, Tymber, Michael, Rae, Michelle, Andy, Winston, Katie, Amber, Matthew; great-grandchildren, Autumn and Heaven Lee; numerous other friends, neighbors, and Coastie buddies. GREENLAWN Funeral Home, 4300 Beach Blvd., Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union from Mar. 22 to Mar. 23, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for James Utech

22 Entries

Garland (Vic) Harper

April 2, 2005

Will miss you Chief. Enjoyed working with you on the Androscoggin and enjoyed our friendship even more these last few years.

Darlene Jones-McKinney

March 29, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the Utech family, I know that Dad was loved very much. May God Bless You.

Darlene Jones-McKinney

Amber,Matthew&Heaven schrock

March 27, 2005

You had an influence in our and everyone else's life that you were involved with. We will allways remember you. We love you grandpa

MICHAEL SHEPHERD

March 25, 2005

THINGS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. I KNOW THAT THERE ARE NO WORRIES NOW AND NO PAIN. (ALSO NO KIDS MAKING ALL KINDS OF NOISE WHEN YOUR SLEEPING). NOW YOUR IN GODS HANDS AND MAY YOUR SOUL LIVE FOREVER IN OUR LIVES.

YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND EVEN ME.

I LOVE YOU FOREVER.

Kevin Utech

March 24, 2005

I love you, Dad.

Kelly McDonald

March 24, 2005

Dear Mrs Utech and Family- Mick just told me the news today about Jim. We are so sorry to hear of this. Please accept our condolences and please know that he was like a second daddy to Mick and Me for many years, to be sure. May the Lord bless all of you at this time.

Sincerely, The McDonald Family

karen utech-parrott

March 23, 2005

I will miss you all the rest of my days, you were my rock and my hope. I love you dad and think of you every minute of the day. We will take care of mom and not let you down. I promised you and I won't forget. I miss you so much and one day we will see each other again. Smooth sailing you old bear, keep the waters calm untill we get there, your my dad I love you so much and even though your gone you are never far from me, your always in my heart and mind, I close my eyes and see you, and through my soul I feel you with me. Gone but NEVER forgotten. The tears are for me I know you are in a better place. All my love to you dad. Your loving daughter, Karen P.S. Say hello to grandma Gommper for me....

Brion & Debbie Gompper

March 23, 2005

No words will ever express the sorrow we feel in the loss of Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Wish we could be there with you.
Love,
Brion & Deb

Jenny Martin( Ringler)

March 23, 2005

Jessica and Jeff & Debbie I'm sorry to hear of your grandaddy's death Your in my prayers and thoughts.

Mary Louise Dungey

March 22, 2005

Jim was the kind of guy who made an impression on others. I remember him from my first years in Jacksonville (the early 80's) and a lot of the Utech family who were involved with painting a lot of townhomes for us...and my own home. The whole family could be counted on to be professional and good at their work. And good company, too! My sympathies are with the family. Mary Louise Dungey

Mike&Ruth Morrison

March 22, 2005

Jim (aka: Big Bear)was always smiling, very positive outlook, gave me excellent advice while on the Androscoggin. He was a great shipmate and will be dearly missed.

Ed Brown

March 22, 2005

I was on the Andy the same time as Jim. Didn't get to know him well, but the times we made contact he impressed me a being a real down to earth person, and seemed to guinely like his shipmates. Best wishes to his family.

joseph e. CORREA

March 22, 2005

GOOD FRIEND AND SHIPMATE WHEN WE SERVED TOGETHEFR ON THE ANDROCOGGIN (HOME PORTED IN MIAMI.)

George (Nick) Nicholson

March 22, 2005

With sincere condolences, George (Nick,ex Androscoggin) and Dottie Nicholson

Bill Tumlin

March 22, 2005

To an old shipmate, well done!!

Armand L. (Toby) Chapeau

March 22, 2005

I only knew Jim for the 18 months I was on the "Andy" but I never forgot him during my 29 years in the CG. He was always a "Chief" and a shipmate but never a tyrant.

My he have blue skies, fair winds, and a following sea whereever he goes. He will be missed.

Melvin Sellers

March 22, 2005

Gone but not forgotten

VIC POHLE

March 22, 2005

JIM WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND SAILOR, I KNOW HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY.

Rod Lough

March 22, 2005

Fair Winds Sailor, and a smoother ride than the Andy.

Clarence Mee

March 22, 2005

Served with James in 1958 he was a role model to me at the time, I was 18. My condolences.

James Allen

March 22, 2005

Smooth sailing and fairwinds Jim, you will be missed and never forgotton

Gary Hodge

March 22, 2005

Jim and I served on the Cutters Chatauqua, Androscoggin and the Coast Guard Recruiting Station in Jacksonville for a total of eight years serving togather. In later years, I stopped to see him when in Jacksonville. We had some good times over the years and as we began to become computer experts extended our vast knowledge to others (ha). His nick mame was Bear which I'm not sure who gave it to him or if he gave it to himself.I wish only the best to his wife Gerri and his children. He will be missed by many. As he sets off on his final trip across the bar, may the good Lord grant him fair winds and following seas.

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