James L. “Jimmy” Dunn, 57, of Hudson, FL and formerly of Tampa, FL passed away at his residence on August 21, 2008, under the care of Gulf Side Hopice. A native of San Juan, Puerto Rico and a local resident since 1994, when he moved to Hudson in 1994 from Tampa, FL; Jim was a Methodist; a salesman and a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Jimmy was a avid fisherman; loved to do cross word puzzles; a avid horse racing fan and very deeply loved by his five grandchildren. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Cheryl Dunn of Hudson, FL; two sons: Adam Kitchen and his wife, Michele and Sean Jones, all of Wilson, NC; a mother, Faith Hepburn of Pasadena, MD; a brother, Mark Dunn and his wife, Lauran of Melbourne, FL; two sisters: Kathy Chapman and her husband, Daniel of North Port, FL and Patricia Pappas and her husband, Tony of Pasadena, MD and five grandchildren, Gary Kitchen, Jennifer Kitchen, Mercedes Kitchen, Sean Jones Jr. and Paris Jones. Jimmy’s Celebration of Life and Family Gathering will be at 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at his residence: 6618 Nautical Isle, Hudson, Florida 34667.
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I know your in a better place now with no more hurt or pain.Thank you for the good times and your help with my problems that life has thrown at me and my family.Playing with your grandkids and taking them to Disney World and on trips all over they are going to miss there PA PA Jimmy.We will miss you a great deal. Your in our family’s heart and thoughts we love you.
i want to thank everyone for their support at this time, which has been the greatest loss of my life. jim and i had so many things planned for the end of our life together we did some of them, i don’t know what i will do without him he was the love of my life,my friend, and protector. he was welcomed into my family with lot’s of love, he was good to them. he will be missed by all.
good bye mylove,your sweetheart and wife of 17 yrs. cheryl
JIMMY AMD CHERYL ARE OUR BEST FRIENDS. WE WILL MISS HIM DEARLY. WE WENT ON TRIPS TOGERHER, ST. MARTEEN, HILTON HEAD, DISNEY WORLD, CAYMEN ISLANDSand MEXICO. THEY CAME UP TO SEE US LAST OCT. JIMMY WAS SO IM PRESSED WITH MY HALLOWEEN DISPLAY THAT HE WANTED TO STAY FOR TRICK OR TREAT. BILL AND I WILL MISS JIM DEARLY. OH YEAH , CHERYL, BILL , JIMMY, AND I ATE THAT FISH.
WE LOVE YOU BILL AND SANDE NAYLOR
Our prayers and thoughts are with his family
You were my first, and you stole my heart immediately. I will miss you until we meet again. Love mom
OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO CHERYL AND FAMILY ON THE LOSS OF JIM.HOPEFULLY HE IS NOW HAPPY AT THE ETERNAL “TRACK” OF PEACE.
James loved his family and fought hard to remain on this earth. He suffered more than any person ever should. He knew his life was taken by the cigarette industry menace and yet, he had the courage to take steps against their evil and toward preventing others from experiencing the same fate. I am deeply saddened by his loss and know he will be greatly missed. It was a privilege to know and represent him.
Howard Acosta.
Well Jimmy , You are finally at peace, and hurt no more, I fell in love with you the minute I met you and You took my husband on the best fishing trip of his life, I know what our Sheryl is going through and can help her deal with you going to Heaven , leaving us behind. I hope you and Russell go fishing everyday up there. I did so want you to come up here and fish out my back door we had a neighbor catch a 10 lbs. large mouth bass out there. Jimmy I was the one that got to make you fresh coffee one morning and scared you when I came around the cornerface to face.You had fun with Russ and I showing us around, your grandfather had fun flerting with me at lunch one day. Give Russ A kiss from me and I tell you both that I Love you Your Cousin Vera M. Jones
James, you will be missed by all that knew you. We only take comfort in knowing you are in a better place with no pain. Thank you for the holiday memories, the times we all spent at your house. My favorite will always be the fourth of July when you set off fireworks. You were as excited as a little kid, having so much fun entertaining us. We will miss you.
Jimmy we’re so sad to hear of your passing,I know you are in a better place,I just wish you could have stayed longer on this earth, as a lot of people are gonna have an empty place in their heart, as Rita and I do
We will miss you Jimmy and will always remember the time we spent with you. You were always kind and considerate and always wanted us to have a good time.
You had the strength to fight for a very long time, until the very end and we know you are finally free from all your pain and suffering.
Cheryl, find comfort in all of your cherished memories and in Jimmy’s love for you that still lives on. You know he’ll always be with you.
We hope we can help you through these sad times.
all the best to cheryl for her loyalty during jimmy,s long illness
no greater love…..
Sorry to hear about Jimmy. We will keep you in our prayers.
Jimmy you were a great neighbor, and I know that you will be missed by many. You fought hard to stay here on earth to be with Sheryl. Peace be with you.
Cheryl,
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Jim’s family.
God Bless You All.
I WANT TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO CHERYL, JIM’S FAMILY AND CHERYL’S FAMILY FOR THEIR LOSS, I’M SURE CHERYL DIDN’T EXPECT TO BE A WIDOW AGAIN AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE. SHE IS A CARING , LOVING PERSON WHO CARED FOR MANY PEOPLE AT THE END OF THEIR LIVES INCLUDING HER OWN MOTHER MY FRIEND OF 65 YEARS. I WILL PRAY FOR HER AND HER EXTENDED FAMILY’S TO REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES. JIM IS IN A BETTER PLACE AND WILL BE WAITING FOR HER TO RETURN TO HIM.
LOVE AND BLESSING’S
JENNY
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO ALL WHO LOVED JIM AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THEM.
GOD BLESS
JEANNIE
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO ALL WHO LOVED JIM AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THEM.
GOD BLESS
JEANNIE
Cheryl, my wife Laura and I are sorry for your loss. Your devotion to Jimmy at the end showed your deep love.
CHERYL, I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JIM’S PASSING, HE WAS A GREAT GUY! HE WAS SO GOOD TO ME WHEN I VISITED, NO PROBLEMS THERE. HE WILL BE SOLEY MISSED, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY HEART AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.
ALAN
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. MAYBE I CAN GET DOWN THERE SOON.
GOD BLESS YOUR CUZ, DEAN
Cheryl, Sorry to hear about Jim. I have known you two for a long time and commend you for your loyalty and love in caring for your husband. May he be at peace now and not suffer anymore. Always your friend, miss you all. Beth
First I would like to say Cheryl you have my deepest sympathy regarding the pasting of Papa Jimmy. Sean and I are truly going to miss Papa Jimmy. I’m so gald we were able to visit both of you recently. I got to spend time with him one month before he pasted. The kids will forever remember the trips to Disney, Universal, Animal Kingdom, and fishing out back. Or just simply driving him crazy by running around the house high off candy. The thought that he is no longer in pain helps get us thorough it all. Sean Jr. and I will be their for you whenever you needs us. Papa Jimmy treated me as if I truly was family, and that really put a smile on my face. I will have you in my prays Grandma Dunn.
Sean said he was the best Papa!!!
CHERYL ALTHOUGH I NEVER MET JIM, I’M SURE HE WAS A GREAT GUY, AFTER ALL YOU PICKED HIM, VERA TOLD ME HOW KIND AND GENEROUS HE WAS TO RUSSEL AND HER WHEN THEY VISITED. I HOPE TO VISIT ONE DAY TOO. YOU TAKE CARE AND I AM SURE GOD WILL WATCH OVER YOU, AFTER
It is never easy to lose a loved one. Uncle Jimmy will be missed by all those who love him. He will remain in our hearts forever. Aunt Cheryl, we will have your heart in our prayers as you begin to heal. We love you! John, Amber, Aidan and Amelia
Cheryl,we will always remember Jim for his kindness towards small children and animals. Always hospitable whenever we would go over, and always a great fisherman. God has brought Jim home and healed him from pain from this life to a life eternal, full of joy, never more to suffer. All our thoughts and prayers are with you Cheryl as you begin your healing.
Love, Mark and Larann
Cheryl:
Thank you for calling and leaving the message about Jimmy. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in prayer that God will sustain you and give you grace as you mourn. God’s grace is sufficient in every circumstance.
Ann Leverett
Well, there are so many memories, I don’t know where to start. I met Jimmy for the first time when I was 15 years old. It was new and akward but Jim new what to do and say to make me feel at ease. By the time my visit was over, I felt like I knew him for a long time. Jimmy was a father figure to me and a grandfather to my children. We had a lot of good times together. He went on all of our family vacations, we fished together, we played pool together, we went to the dog track together, and when I got old enough, we even had drinks together. In the time we spent alone, Jimmy talked to me about a lot of things: life experiences, women, finances, work ethic, and mainly about enjoying life. I’m at my mothers’ house now and it doesn’t feel the same without Jimmy here. This is the first time I’ve been down here and Jimmy isn’t here for me to talk to. He will be sorely missed by my family and I and Jimmy will always remain in my heart. I know that he and my mother loved each other dearly and it is going to be hard for us all to cope with. I’m so glad he became a major part of my life and my children’s lives. We all love Jimmy and it’s so hard to even put into words. Jimmy thank you for teaching me about life and about being a man. I’ll do my best to try and take care of my mother in your absence and I hope she is strong enough to help us cope with our loss too. We love you and miss you. It’s not going to be the same with you gone.
May you rest in peace…
IM GLAD YOUR MY PAPA BECAUSE YOU TAUGHT ME HOW TO FISH AND OTHER STUFF
LOVE GARY
I REMEMBER PAPA TAUGHT ME HOW TO FISH, AND PLAYING WITH ME IN THE YARD,AND THE MANY TRIPS TO DISNEY WORLD, PAPA PUT ME IN HIS ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR AND LET ME RIDE. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND NEVER FORGET YOU. YOUR GR-DAUGHTER
MERCEDES KITCHEN
PAPA JIMMY,
WE WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH, NO ONE TO PLAY WITH OR GET ADVICE. I REALLY ENJOYED YOU AS MY PAPA.WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU IN OUR HEARTS, AND WE WILL TAKE CARE OF GRANDMA and PEPPER.
LOVE YOU , YOUR GR-DAUGTHER JENNIFER.
PAPA,
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE VACATIONS WE ENJOYED TOGETHER, AND THE GREAT BREAKFAST YOU ALWAYS MADE FOR US, AND THE PRESENTS YOU WOULD BRING TO US EVERY TIME YOU VISITED . ESP. CHRISTMAS. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND TRY TO BE GOOD.
LOVE YOU ,
YOUR GRANDSON SEAN
we will always miss you jimmy and love you
Jimmy, You were a wonderful neighbor and man. We will miss you in Leisure Beach.
Please accept my condolences for your loss. While I did not know your loved one personally, we have all been affected by the grief death causes.
Revelation 21:3-5 promises that soon death will be eliminated. John 11:28,29 further assures us that we can look forward to seeing our loved ones again. How we look forward to that day!
I hope these scriptures serve as a comfort to you and your family as they have me.