Our beloved husband, father, Pops, friend, and brother passed away on April 8, 2016. Jim loved his family dearly, especially the family gatherings, his grandchildren hugs and quality time.

He loved serving people. Early in his life Jim served as a youth minister and he carried on ministry the rest of his life singing and preaching the word of God.

Jim decided to go to law school and graduated first in his class at the University of Florida. He was an accomplished trial lawyer who cared deeply about his clients. He was recently recognized by the Florida Justice Association as the namesake for the "From Day One" Award. During his 42 years of practice, he received numerous awards and recognition, including Florida Super Lawyers Top 100.

He shared Wednesday and Friday afternoons with a close circle of golfing buddies. After work or play he could always be found in the kitchen preparing beautiful entrees paired with the finest wines for those he loved, and had many special requests for his famous BBQ ribs and chicken.

During his last week of life, Jim was visibly moved by all the people who came to see him. His parting words of wisdom were to love one another.

Jim will be missed by his loving wife of 38 years, Randy Jo; his children, Katy and Alistair; their spouses, Jack and Therese and his 5 grandchildren, Jackson, Julia, Jane, Tori and Summer.

A Memorial Service will be held at First United Methodist Church on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and caregivers for their dedication over the last year and a half.

In lieu of flowers, Jim has requested you find some creative way to pay your love forward.