My heart and prayers are with Jim and Alva and their children.

I’m so sorry for your loss. You lost a great man, and CWA lost a great leader.

I went to High school with Jimmy we where in the band. I remember he always was the funny guy with Lee Fuller. We all had so much fun times in high school such good memories. I can’t think of any bad ones. We talked a little on facebook and what I remember is he was very proud father. You can tell he very much loved his children and would do anything for them. He always wished the best for Mike and I. He never said anything negative always positive. Jimmy is going to be missed by everyone that knew him. My condolences to his family.

Thank you, Jimmy, for being one of the first to welcome me to Sealth. I’m glad we were able to catch up later in life. You touched many hearts and will be missed, my dear friend.

Jimmy Your the funniest man that I every had a good laugh with. You lead the band bus in ac/dc song’s. you always gave a helping had. Your my good friend an I will miss you with all my heart.
Your loving Rose

I worked with Jim during his short stay with AT&T in St. Louis. Jim was a great person and a great friend. My condolences go out to all of his family as he will be dearly missed.

Prayers and condolences to Jim’s family and friends.

Jimmy, I will always remember your smile, it was contagious. God be with you and find your peace. You touched so many hearts and will be missed by many but never far from anyone’s memory.
Once a friend, always a friend.

I went to high school with Jim and although we weren’t close friends I remember him as a very nice person who was well-liked by everyone who met him. I’m so very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences go out to you in this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Joy Hassan

I can’t say much, I’m very torn in the fact that my friend of 30 years is gone. He would have not wanted us to cry about this but I’m finding it hard not too. My heart goes out to his family and a simple two words "Elephant Shoes" which meant alot between him and I. I will miss him with all my heart. Goodbye Jim!!!

My thoughts are with your family. I will miss you old friend. The world has become more silent now that you have passed.

All the band memories in high school; such fun times. Truly happy you came to see me when we met in Dallas last year. We will all miss your smiling presance with those beautiful eyes. God speed my friend. Love you always.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Jim was a compassionate union leader who put his members first. He will be missed by all of us at CWA.
Linda Nesler, President, Executive Board and members of CWA Local 6360

A cheerful face, a loving heart, and a sence of humor that always beat the band. Heaven has a new trumpeteer now. So Play on my dear friend, Play on and let them remember how "Tequila!" is supposed to be played and don’t you dare let Gabriel tell you different. Brightest Blessings Jim, till we meet again.

Jim and I were in High School together. We were in band and both played trumpet. He will be missed.

Jimmy, we had only recently reconnected. The fun and laughter that we shared in school…to the fun and laughter that we just recently shared will be sorely missed. I am thankful for the message that you left me..for when I am down; I can always listen to. My deepest condolences to your family, and to your friends. Jimmy you were a blessing.

Jimmy, I was fortunate to have you as a neighbor and close friend during high school. I enjoyed the conversation on our most times wet walk to school and you always stopping at my house to remind me not to forget my homework. I was fortunate to reconnect with you many years later and again enjoyed your conversation. RIP my friend.

JIM WAS ALWAYS A NICE AND CARING PERSON..HE DID HAVE A CRAZY SENSE OF HUMOUR WHICH MADE HIM EVEN MORE SPECIAL TO US ALL. HE WILL BE MISSED. HIS FAMILY WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

I will miss you never forgotten all the good times you dennis,kris and my crazy brother inlaw had telling jokes makeing us all laugh playing bball, football, pickle,and the wild partying thank you for your service to our country.GONE BUT NOT FORGOTEN. William f apalone jr

Jim and I worked together on a lot of phone equipment installs, troubles and CWA items over the years. He will be a missed not only as a coworker but as a friend! My heart goes out to his family for their loss.

I went to high school with Jimmy (James) and had great time walking the halls of Chief Sealth. Once we graduated we went different paths. He was well-liked by everyone who met him. Have not seeing him in so many years, hearing about this has made time stop. I’m so very sorry for the loss of a wonderful person who has touched the hearts from friends and family and a fellow service member who served for this country. My deepest condolences go out to everyone in this difficult time. I have given a moment of silence for "Jimmy", once a friend, always a friend.