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left a message on November 10, 2007:
What a wonderful example of the Love of Christ...Mr.James was just that! The first time I saw him was when ya'll first moved to Bernice. It was 3 AM and Mr.James was down in a hole that was about 10 feet deep out in front of my house working on the water system. What dedication to every job, project or endeavor he persued! Would that more people could be like him. His Christian character and his love for life shown brightly from his every action. What a wonderful legacy...one that will live on in the lives he touched...forever! Oh, by the way, it was raining terribly and I don't think Mr.James was even aware that I had gotten up in the middle of the night and watched as they worked. Some of the other workers were getting very frustrated but Mr.James just kept on working-not saying any bad things. He was actually making jokes, laughing and teasing about the overall situation. They were a little loud so I could hear them talking. They were also a lot wet! Thanks also to the whole family for bringing The Sonic to Bernice-a milestone in the history of our little town. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Laurie Myers Johnson
left a message on November 1, 2007:
Dear Greg, I was scanning through the obituaries on this website when I ran across this picture. I know this is such a tremendous loss for you. My heart goes out to you and your family.
left a message on October 14, 2007:
Our prayers go with you and your family at your great loss. Bob & Josie Tubbs
left a message on October 13, 2007:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. If you need anything let us know. With deepest sympathy, Jonathan & Charity
left a message on October 13, 2007:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. James will always be remembered for his countless efforts to help all the people he worked with in the rural water industry. God blessed him to give and he served Him well.
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left a message on October 12, 2007:
We are so very sorry for your loss and the loss of a good friend. May GOD comfort you and keep you in HIS hands.
left a message on October 12, 2007:
I wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
left a message on October 12, 2007:
Alice, Greg, Alan - I don't know what to say. I'm devastated to know that I'll never hear his great big belly laugh again. I just know, however, that he is already teasing momma on the streets of gold. I hope she was the first to welcome him home. We love you guys!
left a message on October 12, 2007:
I didn't know James well but still feel saddened for your family at such a sudden loss...My prayers are with you. God Bless You
left a message on October 12, 2007:
The first time I met James was on a large sewer job in Natchitoches. He had figured out an ingenious way to lay a new line across the floor of the Cane river. My life was better for having met and worked with him.
left a message on October 12, 2007:
I am so sorry for all of you. Uncle James was a great man. I only knew him a little, but I thank him so much for helping my brother and my dad. We are praying for all of you. Find strength and comfort knowing he was a wonderful man and a very giving and kind person. I love all of you and pray you will all find comfort and peace. Shannon, Roy, Dustyn, Dakota and Dennis
left a message on October 12, 2007:
We are saddened to learn of Mr. James' death. He will be missed by many. Our prayers are with you.
left a message on October 12, 2007:
Greg and Christy, our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Greg, you have taken such good care of us and we wanted to let you know that we'd be lifting a special prayer for you. Take time for your family: we never know how long our time will be.
left a message on October 12, 2007:
James surely will be missed by us all. He brought joy to us all everytime he came into the office. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the friends and family. - Law Offices of Michael S. Coyle
left a message on October 12, 2007:
Our prayers are with you in the loss of your loved one.May God Bless!
left a message on October 12, 2007:
Our prayers go out to his family. May God be with you all.
left a message on October 12, 2007:
May God be with you and your family at this time of sorrow!
left a message on October 12, 2007:
Our prayers are with you all.May God Bless!
left a message on October 12, 2007:
Mr.James touched our lives more deeply than you'll ever know.His legacy will live on. I am so proud to have know him and to have called him my friend.
left a message on October 11, 2007:
our hearts and prayers go out to each of you. may our heavenly father put his arms around each of you and give you comfort. with love for eachof you. bob and janet buckley
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
left a message on October 11, 2007:
James and I have been friends since he was with the Town of Arcadia. I am sorry for your loss. grover
left a message on October 11, 2007:
To the Ates family, my heart goes out to you. James will be srely missed by all who knew him. Shawn Malone, Centurytel Choudrant, LA
left a message on October 11, 2007:
James was one of those people you always loved being around, his laughter and smile were contagious. He was one of the finest men I have ever met. He will be greatly missed, our prayers go out to his family.
left a message on October 11, 2007:
James will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My thoughts & prayers are with him & his family.
left a message on October 11, 2007:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Sister Ates, Alan, Greg, and family.
left a message on October 11, 2007:
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. Nurses in ICU at Northern La Medical Center
left a message on October 11, 2007:
Our sympathies go to you the family.He lived such a productive life and I know all of you are proud of what he was able to contribute during the time God gave him on this earth. He will be a friend, always in our hearts and never forgotten. God bless you and thank you for sharing James with all of those lives he touched.
left a message on October 11, 2007:
Mr. James did work for our company M-N Utilities/GOWC/CD and he was a pleasure to know. He will be missed greatly.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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