James Lewis "Jim" McGlamery
June 28, 1959 ~ September 30, 2012
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
James Lewis "Jim" McGlamery, 53, of Moody Ave., Candler, died Sunday, September 30, 2012, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of the late Edward Lee McGlamery, Sr. and Jenia Case McGlamery. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Millie McGlamery Bell.
Jim was a route salesman with a magazine company, and most recently was employed at Emerald Ridge Health Care Center.
He is survived by his wife, Lissa Forrest McGlamery; daughters Jamie Baumgarner (Amos), and Christy Silvagni (Buddy); granddaughter and his "sweet potato pumpkin pie" Kylee; his beloved babies China, Asia, and Frank; sisters Mary Ann Conrad (Mike) and Jean Roberts (Toby); brother Ed McGlamery (Sharon); nieces and nephews Jon, Sam, David, Casey, Jenny, and Chad; also survived by too many good friends to include in this list.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Rev. Tommy Bridges officiating. His family will receive friends following the service.
The family expresses love and sincere appreciation to the staff of CarePartners Hospice, especially Chaplain Cindy Coleman, and all the weekend nursing staff, especially Pat and Shelly. Also many thanks to Jennifer Combs and the staff at Emerald Ridge Nursing Home for their love and support.
The family prefers memorials be made to CarePartners Hospice Solace Center, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813, and/or to the Asheville Humane Society, 14 Forever Friends Lane, Asheville, NC 28806.
We will miss that sweet little man. I’ll think of him everytime I look at my daisy he gave me. Love David and Deb
My dear friends my prayers are with you during this difficult time may the lord give you strength in your time of need.
May you fly with the angels, jim. Lissa i am so sorry for your loss and i pray that God watches over you at this time,Jim was a wonderful person and he will be missed. i pray for his kids and want to let them know that their dad was a good man.
I am so sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to his family. Jim was a part of my childhood and, through high school. The times we had back then you can only fathom but, I remember them well ‘So long my friend and, Gods speed’
Regards,
Bobby Lewis
Our thoughts are with you & will keep you in our prayers. Love Mike & Peggy
Dear McGlamery family,
My memories go way back to Ocean Drive Beach & great times with Millie at your home. I am so sorry for your loss. May God provide comfort to each of you. I will keep you in my prayers.
Lissa and family, We are so very sorry. Every time I walk past McGlamery Lane I will think of Jim. May you find peace somehow, as we all must in difficult times. With love, Milissa & Will
Cousin Jim has always held a special place in my heart and I will miss him very much. I always loved coming to Asheville as a child to spend time with my NC family. God Bless. Love Catherina Case Fisher and all of the Family from Florida
First thank you to the family that took the time to let me know that Jim was no longer with us. He came into my store (quiznos) at least 3 times a week and always put a smile on our faces. We will miss him greatly.
Lisa,
so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I have fond memories of him from he was just a small kid. We always thought a lot of the McGlamery family. I know you will miss him a lot. May you feel the peace of Jesus at this time in a special way. Our love and prayers are with you, Love cousin Marie
You’re in our prayers. God bless all of you. May He comfort you in your time of grief
Dear Lissa I am so sorry hear about Jim passing Vic Cordal and I were just talking about him last week.It breaks my heart you know if I can do anything just let me know, love you.May our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ comfort you at this time and always. Tell Jamie my prayers are with her also. Love ya Kathy&Terry
Lissa, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love, Rachel & Arthur
Dear Lisa, Jammie and McGlamery Family,
One more Angel is in Heaven now.. What a great guy and friend he was to all that knew him. Sharing in the sadness of your loss and my prayer is that you find comfort in God and take it one day at a time.. Hold on to the good times. Love, Sharon
With deepest sympathy to the family. Jim was a classmate. He always was smiling and full of laughter. God be with Jim. May you rest in peace.
Dear McGlamery family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. May the Lord Jesus Christ fill you with His love, strength and compassion in the days and weeks to come.
Sincerely,
Derick Jarvis
Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in your faith.
We are sorry for your loss and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May you feel God’s comfort during the days and years ahead.
We are so sorry for your loss, Jim was a big part of the Lanning family,since we where little his smile will be missed!! May he rest in peace Jim I love you and will miss seeing you around God Speed My Friend!!
Thinking of my McGlamery cousins as you say goodbye to Jim today. I know he will be missed.
To the entire McGlamery family:
My deepest condolensces are with each and every one of you in Jim’s passing. I have wonderful memories of the entire McGlamery family and the Meares family on vacation at Ocean Drive Beach, S.C., all those years.
So sorry for your loss, I saw James just about daily delivering his mail. I will miss talking to him, or at least the daily wave. Praying for the family.
Hooty-hoo! Saint Peter open those gates and break out those wings.Cause my brother Jim-boe has went home and he’ll be wanting to see just how fast n high those wings will fly. fly on,fly on. love ya