ELIJAH
“JIMMY” JAMES JR.
Jimmy James died peacefully in Winnipeg on
Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Oakview Place Personal Care Home at the age of 89
years.
Left to survive Jimmy are his wife Joyce of 30
years; his children, Gayle (John), Craig and Ryan (Darci); ten grandchildren, Jade,
Richard, Colin, Jillian, Whitney, Sam Zac, Connor, Sofiya and Maxwell; and four
great grandchildren Avery, Brooklyn, Mykayla, and Ella.
Jimmy
grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. He decided to serve in the American Navy from
1943 - 1946. In 1948 he came to Canada looking for a better life and found it.
He began working on the railroad working hard opening doors that were
previously closed to those of African American descent. Jimmy was a determined
man. He did many different jobs,
orderly, bus driver, painter, and was a great fisherman. Jazz, blues and other great black soul music
moved him like nothing else. A great dancer, an avid gardener (he loved his
greens and tomatoes), he also loved to BBQ. We honor his memory always, he will
be missed!
In compliance with Jimmy’s wishes, there will
not be a Funeral Service.
Many thanks to the supportive and caring staff
at Oakview Place Personal Care Home.
Donations in Jimmy’s memory may be made to the
Canadian Diabetes Association, 200 – 300 Broadway Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S6.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel &
Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements.
wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 - 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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