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James LeRoy "Jim" Wilburn

James Wilburn Obituary

WILBURN James LeRoy "Jim" Wilburn, 66, passed away July 13, 2009. Jim was born in Wichita, Kansas to LeRoy and Mary Katherine Wilburn, later moved and grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas. Jim was a missionary in Kenya and active in the Campus Cusade for Christ for many years. Jim was a mathematics teacher in the Little Rock and Jacksonville area. Jim is preceded in death by his father, LeRoy Wilburn; and brother, Charles Wilburn. Jim will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 42 years, Wandeana; sons, Todd (Toby) of Jacksonville, FL, Jonathan (Sharalyn) of Lexington, SC; daughters, Kristin Wilburn of Jacksonville, FL, Courtney (Tim) Owens of NY; grandchildren, Justin, Julia, Joseph Wilburn of Jacksonville, Nathaniel, Stephen, Haylea Wilburn of Lexington, SC, and Andrew Owens of NY; mother, Mary Katherine of Little Rock, Arkansas; sister, Kathey Wilburn of Little Rock, Arkansas; two nieces; and beloved friend, Vida Day. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 16, 2009 from 6-8pm at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home. Memorial services will be Friday, July 17, 2009, 11am at Christian Family Chapel, 10365 St. Augustine Rd., Jacksonville, FL with Pastor Doug Rutt officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to onehundreddays.org. Arrangements made by HARDAGE- GIDDENS Funeral Home, Mandarin Chapel, 11801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32223 Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union from Jul. 14 to Jul. 16, 2009.

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Kendra Lay

July 23, 2009

Ms. Wandeana, Kristin and Family,

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I know he will be missed by many. We will keep you all in our prayers. Love Kendra and Family

Scott Campbell

July 20, 2009

My wife and I met Jim about 22 years ago when he got our name some how. He came to our house in Arlington to go over the four spiritual laws with us. We were newly weds and only beginning to get back into the church. Untill recently I had not set foot in a church since I graduated from high school 9 years earlier. He played an intergral part in helping us to realize what Christ did on the cross for me.

Since that time we have grown in our faith. We moved to Switzerland, FL in 1990 and joined Switzerland Community Church. Over time becomming a deacon, the treasurer and now an elder there. I leave on my third missionary trip to Russia in September.

My wife Michele and children Carly and Scotty have enjoyed a better life in part due to the faithful work of James Wilburn. God used him in mighty ways you will not know of on this side of heaven.

Estele Gentry

July 19, 2009

To Wandeana and Family,
I was surprised to hear of Jim's death. How he will be missed. He served in many quite ways. I could ask him about the Bible and he had a answer. What a great man of Faith!. Jim will be missed. A life worth knowing. Well done good and faithful servant. And we all will rejoice when we likewise see him in Heaven. Wandeana - may your memories of the many years of marriage help you through this difficult time. Remembering with both tears and joy.
Estelle Gentry

Marianne Lancer

July 18, 2009

Jim was one of the first people to greet me and make me feel welcome at Jackson when I first started teaching. A good and kind man, he will be sorely missed! God bless & keep his family.

Darrell Smith

July 18, 2009

I shall never forget Jim "Garcia" and how good he was to me as a younger teammate on our college football team. It is a blessing to know he has spent his life telling others about Jesus. What a legacy! May God bless and comfort you (his family) now and in the future. We will keep you in our prayers.

Adrienne Davis

July 18, 2009

Wandeana, Courtney and family,
So sorry for us, so happy for Jim to be in Heaven with Jesus. We are praying for you all as you mourn. He was an extra-special man and I know he will be missed! I always enjoyed talking to him at the pharmacy and he was a great teacher to Christina and so many others at BTHS! Know we are praying for you all.
love
Adrienne Davis for the whole Davis' Family

Lynn Taylor-Mitchell

July 17, 2009

I will always remember how thoughtful and kind he was. He was very suited to you and loved his family very much. My blessings and sympathy to you and your family through this trying time. I know God is there to guide you and support you. I am there for you as well anytime.

July 16, 2009

Mary Katherine,

I was so sorry to hear of Jimmie's death. I remember some good times we all had many, many years ago. My sympathy goes out to you and the rest of the family.

Caren (Humphrey) Franz

Amy Guth

July 16, 2009

I worked with Jim at Jackson High School. He was very helpful to me when I first got there. I won't forget what a nice guy he was. Jim spoke so very well of his family, you will all be in my prayers.

Paula Parker/Suhey

July 16, 2009

It has been many years since I saw Jim and Wandeana but I so remember when the Lord led them to join the Here's Life Jacksonville team and I helped with the moving in and getting settled arrangements. Jim was a fun person with a heart after God which made him a blessing to us all. I am grateful to have known him.

Dianne Fair

July 16, 2009

Wandeana and Family, I did not know Jim well but we sure did have some nice lunchroom conversations at FCCJ South campus. He will be missed. You are all in my prayers.

Lana Workman

July 16, 2009

Todd & Jonathan

Both of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Love, Lana

Lana Workman

July 16, 2009

Todd & Jonathan,

Both of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

With deepest sympathy,

Love, Lana

tamera love

July 15, 2009

My prayers and thoughts are with the family threw this hard time.

Chad Theriault

July 15, 2009

To the entire Wilburn Family,

My deepest condolences to all of you. Jim was and still is a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this rough time. May God bless all of you and ease your hearts in this time of grief.

Jennifer Donnell

July 15, 2009

Kristin, Wandeana, and Family,

My prayers are with you all during this time. Take comfort in knowing he is with the Lord.
God Bless!

William Bell

July 14, 2009

We are sorry for your loss. Jim was a true gentleman and a genius. He had a deep understanding of the Bible and scripture. Jim and Wandeana raised Todd to be understanding and loving to his family. Jim was a joy to know and a wonderful father-in-law to our daughter, Toby. He will be missed. You are all in our prayers.

Billy Bush

July 14, 2009

To all the Wilburn's, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jim has always been a special friend to me. The Wilburn family had a lot of influence in my life and Jim carried on that trait. I know he touched many people in his journey. I'll miss him. we love you all. Billy and Retha Bush

July 14, 2009

It was an unexpected surprise to hear of Jim's final journey into the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I will miss seeing him at CFC folding bulletins, preparing for church , also knowing that his deep understanding of scripture and seeing his faithful participation in kingdom building will be truly missed.. Farewell Jim , see you again one day soon !
Carol Taylor

July 14, 2009

Dear Kristin,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you. Love and God Bless-Bill and Ginger Peters

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