| Location | Jacksonville |
| Age | 57 years |
| Cause of Death | Heart Attack |
| Date of Birth | 29/01/1951 |
| Date of Death | 02/06/2008 |
| Visitors | 763 since 10/06/2008 |
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Mr. James Andrew Files, Sr. "Bear" passed away June 2, 2008. Our beloved husband, father and grandfather who loved his family, Harleys and his three Chihuahuas. "We'll watch you ride to heaven, you will truly be missed by all". James Andrew Files, Sr. is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Mrs. Pamela Diane Files. He is also survived by three daughters; Michele (Chris) Rodgers, Christy Files and Danette (Jimmy) Hodge all of Jacksonville, FL. Two sons James (Missy) Files Jr. and Duane (Brandy) Files both of Jacksonville, FL. His mother Geraldine Farling. A sister Belinda Justice of Hollywood, FL. Two brothers John Files of Lake City, FL and Gerald Dimeo of NC. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and "Brother" Gypsy. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard, South on Thursday June 5, 2008 at 1:00PM, officiated by Pastor George Spencer and Pastor Len Showalter.
Daddy loved to fish and spend time with his family and his three Chihuahuas. He was greatly loved and will be terribly missed by his family and friends.
Daddy, God saw you were getting tired,
And a cure was not to be,
So he put his arms around you
And whispered, "Come to me."
With tearful eyes we watched you,
And saw you pass away.
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best.
My Daddy lost his battle with his health on June 2, 2008 at 8:22 am, He was 57 years old. He was a husband, father; grandfather, brother, son, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many. We will miss you Daddy!
Watching over Mom today
Daddy please watch over our family today as Mom as her surgery for the cancer and guide her through this she needs you more now then ever as she has a very tough fight ahead of her. Just please put your arms around us as we all come together at the hospital at 3 today she will be with a lot of family as she starts this tough road,
Daddy we miss you so much and need you more then you know right now,
Love Michele
Mom
daddy mommy gots to have surg at 3pm on friday please be by her side the hole time and help her though this we still need mom by ourside we cant loose her to it is hard enough to live our life with out you so please dont take her from us and please be with us alll why we wait for her to come out safe.. and please tell god to be with her too we need you all.. Love always your baby girl christy
Mom
HEY DADDY I JUST WANTED TO STOP BY AND TELL YOU HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH.. AND I HAVE A BIG FAVOR T ASK OF YOU .. AS YOU ALREADY KNOW MOM IS IN THE HOSPITAL AND KNOW THE TELL US SHE HAS CANCER DADDY WILL YOU PLEASE HELP ALL OF US AND MOM THOUGH THIS AND PLEASE DAD HELP MOM GET BETTER AND HELP HER THOUGH THIS AND HELP US STAY STRONG FOR HER.. I CAN NOT LOOSE MOM TO I WILL DIE... SO WILL YOU AND GOD PLEASE DO ME THAT FOVOR AND HELP MOM GET BETTER .. AGAIN DADDY I LOVE YOU ANDMISS YOU VERY MUCH AND PLEASE BE WITH USALL LOVE YOU BABYGIRL CHRISTY FILES
Back Home
Hey Daddy, I know it has been awhile, I am not around a computer anymore. Believe me it's not that I have not thougt about you, that I haven't wrote, I just haven't had a way. So, I just wanted to stop in and say Hi and tell you how much you are missed and loved. Nothing is the same without you and nothing has gotten any easier either. Duane, Brandy, Me and Tyler went back home to Clewiston a couple weeks ago. It was Duane's first time in over 20 years. It was pretty nice taking a trip down Memory Lane with him and when life was good. We talked about many many memories. Being able to do that with him meant and still means a lot to me. I've never felt like I have been able to have a connection or bond with anyone in the family and to be able to share that with him, was pretty special. It was a little emotional, we made many connections and memories back to you. We explored around our old house and property that we group in and walked and did lots of remember this, remember that, it was pretty special. I hear you were there to help Uncle Sonny home, that was cool and I'M glad you helped him home and was able to ease things for your cousin Teresa with knowing that, she sai Uncle Sonny said you were thereand was going to help take him home where you were. That was pretty nice of you to be able to help him out like that. Well have a Good Night Daddy, We Love You and Miss U more than U know. Love, Danette and Family
If you could be here now
Everyday I think about the time I had with you. And at times I know I didnt have much. Papa since you have ben gone Ive had to hold everything in because not only did I lose My Grandfather I lost my bestfriend. You were the only person I could run to and tell my problems to without judgement without any cut downs Papa I really want you back. I know you see me from above but its not the same I wish you were here to see how far Ive got and how good Ive done especially with Chase. Papa I never thought I could do it. I never believed that I could go as far as I have came but I did.. And what got me this far was you. I have kept you in my heart and I know if you were here you would be proud of me. Papa I cant even explain to you how I feel because I dont even no where to start. But I do know I love you and miss you
Love your Granddaughter Ashley and Chase
Your Granddaughter 1 year tribute from myspace
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Dear Papa
Papa it has ben excatly a year today that you have ben gone. You have no idea how hard it has ben not having you here. Not having someone to run to everytime you need advise or just someone to talk to. Papa you weren't only my Grandfather you were my best friend and every minute I think about you. Ive never dreamed of losing you. I thought you would live forever like one of those little stories they tell or like a movie. You were the last person I thought would leave this earth. Papa I just want to let you know how I really feel about you not being here. The day I lost you I was speechless,heart broken,confused I didn't really know what to think all I knew was you were gone and you weren't coming back. The day you went into to surgery I had this feeling and something was telling me that it was your time but i tried so hard not to listen to that voice in my head. I thought it was just my mind getting a little carried away. You leaving this earth has changed my whole life and sometimes I feel so lost you were basically everything I've ever had and now since your not here Im stuck and I don't really don't know what to do because everytime things pile up on me I have no one to run to. Papa I wish so much that you were here. Alot of times I believe things are going so bad for me because your not here. I regret all them times that I stayed away because of who I was with at that time and I am so sorry I never told you what I was going threw with him. I feel so guilty because I lied to just to pertect him when I should of just told you. I knew you would have pertected me and Papa Im so sorry. I guess I never knew how close I was to you till I lost you and I regret it so bad. I know your in a better place and sometimes I feel greedy because I want you here with me beside me because I know you will always be there anytime I need you. But I sit back and I know your not suffering no more. Papa I love you and Miss you every minute my heart beats.
I am truely sorry I love you so much
From your Granddaughter Ashley
Jun 2 2009 10:56 PM
Dear Papa,
I really don't know where to begin all I know is I waish you were her. The day I lost you my whole life changed and I regret not being there. You were really the only one I had and now your gone all I have is basically my son. Papa I love you and miss with every beat in my heart
From your Granddaughter Tiffany
Jun 3 2009 4:20 PM
papa if i could grant one wish its to bring you back.
I miss you Daddy
Aug 14 2009 4:30 PM
I'm so sad and depressed
Is all I want to do is rest
I go to sleep at night
But my dreams I just can't fight
I think of you lying in that bed
And wonder if there is anything I could have said
I wish you were still here
But I know that you are still near
I love you more than you know
I just wish you didn't have to go
I just want one more day with you
And I know thats what you would have wanted too
I miss you more and more each day
There is so much more we had to say
I know I will see you again
I love and Miss you Daddy
Love Michele
From your Granddaughter Ashley
Sep 17 2009 10:13 PM
Everyday I think about the time I had with you. And at times I know I didnt have much. Papa since you have ben gone Ive had to hold everything in because not only did I lose My Grandfather I lost my bestfriend. You were the only person I could run to and tell my problems to without judgement without any cut downs Papa I really want you back. I know you see me from above but its not the same I wish you were here to see how far Ive got and how good Ive done especially with Chase. Papa I never thought I could do it. I never believed that I could go as far as I have came but I did.. And what got me this far was you. I have kept you in my heart and I know if you were here you would be proud of me. Papa I cant even explain to you how I feel because I dont even no where to start. But I do know I love you and miss you
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