Jim Florence of Wilburton, Oklahoma

Ross Chronister · Post by **Ross Chronister** » 30 Oct 2012 2:37 pm

Just visited my good friend Jim Florence. He is not doing too well and the doc says he has terminal cancer. Any cards would be appreciated, he does not have the energy for the computer at the moment. Prayers and Good Thoughts are requested for this steel man.

Jim Florence
614 East Main
Wilburton, OK 74578

I started a website for him this year, but he is not up to finishing it. We have a lot of pictures to scan from the sixties when he did a stint with his band, The Mavericks at the Dunes in Hawaii. But things have gotten misplaced and we may not get to this. Check it out at

http://JimFlorence.Com

Thanks, and God Bless,
Ross 'RosCo' Chronister
http://RockinRosCo.Com

john buffington · Post by **john buffington** » 30 Oct 2012 3:28 pm

Got Big Jim on our prayer list. I am so very sorry to hear of his ailment.
John Buffington

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 31 Oct 2012 8:34 am

Jim, may God bless and heal you from your health problems.

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 1 Nov 2012 1:26 pm

prayers & good thoughts for jim.
may the Lord comfort him.
bruce & lynn

Scott Henderson · Post by **Scott Henderson** » 2 Nov 2012 7:12 am

Prayers and thoughts and a card on the way...Jim is a great guy and always enjoy our conversations
Get well my friend

Michael McGee · Post by **Michael McGee** » 2 Nov 2012 7:34 pm

Prayers for my good friend Jim. I'm thinking about our good times together right now.

Leland Ogle · Post by **Leland Ogle** » 3 Nov 2012 5:00 am

My prayers for you as well Jim. Sure missed you at Baxter Springs this year.
Lee

Wayne Morton · Post by **Wayne Morton** » 3 Nov 2012 2:26 pm

Our thoughts & prayers go out to Jim.

Wayne & Susie

J R Rose · Post by **J R Rose** » 9 Nov 2012 1:47 pm

Hi All, Just returned from visting with my long time and wonderful friend Jim. I doubt that he knew I was there. The Hospice nurse said she did not think he would make it through the night. He will be in a better place soon. Jim just recently accepted Christ into his life, Amen. Jim has been my mentor and teacher for 42 years and I have many, many great memories with him and his wife Annie. He will be Missed!! J.R.

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 9 Nov 2012 1:52 pm

Praise God he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior.
I just prayed for Jim's comfort and peace.

Michael McGee · Post by **Michael McGee** » 9 Nov 2012 4:45 pm

JR, thanks for keeping us informed. I will always treasure Jim's friendship. I pray that the Lord welcome him in love and peace.

Ross Chronister · Post by **Ross Chronister** » 10 Nov 2012 5:44 am

Jim's son Curtis just called me and sadly informed me that Jim passed away early this morning. Rest In Peace, Jim Florence.

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 10 Nov 2012 6:24 am

Ross thanks for the update.
The Lord is sure gonna enjoy Jim playing that little red six string in his angel band. RIP brother.

J R Rose · Post by **J R Rose** » 10 Nov 2012 6:25 am

May you Rest In Peace Jim Florence. J.R.

john buffington · Post by **john buffington** » 10 Nov 2012 6:33 am

We send our deepest sympathy to Jim's family.
John Buffington Family

ray qualls · Post by **ray qualls** » 10 Nov 2012 7:33 am

What a pleasure and a treasure having known Jim and his wife Annie. I know that they are together again with the Lord. Gonna miss you my friend. Ray

Jim Palenscar · Post by **Jim Palenscar** » 10 Nov 2012 7:53 am

Jim was a good guy and I'll miss him~

Roy Rosetta · Post by **Roy Rosetta** » 10 Nov 2012 7:53 am

We are very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Our condolences to Jim's family. Jim and Annie were such good friends.
...Roy and Barbara

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 10 Nov 2012 9:01 am

May he rest in peace ..........
moved to GONE HOME section......

Michael McGee · Post by **Michael McGee** » 10 Nov 2012 2:24 pm

RIP Brother Jim. I'll see you down the road.

Ross Chronister · Post by **Ross Chronister** » 10 Nov 2012 3:18 pm

Services for Jim Florence will be at High Bridge Baptist Church near Wilburton, Oklahoma Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012 at 2pm

Wayne Morton · Post by **Wayne Morton** » 11 Nov 2012 5:32 am

Jim will be a good addition for the angel band. I know he's feeling better now.

Hal Stackhouse · Post by **Hal Stackhouse** » 11 Nov 2012 5:45 am

May brother Jim rest in peace. As a member of the Arklahoma Steel Gutiar Club, Muldrow, OK we will all miss him.

Hal

George Piburn · Post by **George Piburn** » 11 Nov 2012 6:40 am

GeorgeBoards sends our Condolences

Jim was always very nice to us , and a great player too.

Gary Strode · Post by **Gary Strode** » 11 Nov 2012 9:26 am

Jim was a long time faithful member of the Oklahoma Steel Guitar Association. We could always count on him opening our shows with the Star Spangled Banner and a medley of patriotic songs.
Doubt there was any song Jim didn't know.
All of us at the OSGA will miss him, and send our condolances to his family.
Rest in peace brother.

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Jim Florence of Wilburton, Oklahoma

Jim Florence of Wilburton, Oklahoma

Rest In Peace

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