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Wednesday
27
December
Visitation
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Day & Carter Mortuary
1133 Lincoln Ave.
Bedford, Indiana, United States
Thursday
28
December
Visitation
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Day & Carter Mortuary
1133 Lincoln Ave.
Bedford, Indiana, United States
Thursday
28
December
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Day & Carter Mortuary
1133 Lincoln Ave.
Bedford, Indiana, United States
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Alejandro Gómez Guillén posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
I am sorry to hear about Jim's passing. Having known Jim through my time leading the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra, I had a chance to witness his kind attitude and his willingness to try out musical ideas. He was always good to his trumpet colleagues and had a lovely disposition to the rest of the orchestra as well. Sending my best wishes to the rest of the family! ~Alejandro
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Mark Sowders lit a candle
Saturday, December 30, 2023
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My thoughts and Prayers for my Friend Orvis and the family. May god give you peace.
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james bell and shelia bell posted a condolence
Saturday, December 30, 2023
Arnold and i were so sorry to hear this we worked with him at gm he was such a sweet man my prayers for the family
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Mike Alexander posted a condolence
Thursday, December 28, 2023
I have known Jim ever since I was in junior high school. When Jim found out I played piano, he would grab his trumpet and walk over to our house and we would play music for hours. It would sometimes get so long my mother would ask Jim, "Do you need a ride home!" Jim would answer, "No, I'm good!". These "jam sessions" continued throughout the years. Jim would often call and say, "Mikey, let's play!" Jim played at our church for Christmas Eve and Palm Sunday for many, many years. We played in the Bedford Community Band together and more recently the Nostalgia Band. I will miss you so much Jimmy, but I know you are now playing trumpet in heaven along with Roger Gales and our old mentor, Wayne Anderson. Gabriel has some serious competition!
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Ginny Jones lit a candle
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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Ginny Jones posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Jim played trumpet with my husband Hugh's piano for years. Jim loved to play music just for the sheer joy of it and hear the piano play along. Jim enjoyed really putting feelings into his music and making it the best he could. Later, at the Christian church, he convinced our organist, Mary Ruth, that trumpet and violin could sound good together, so we played some duets for church. He loved everyone and esp. his sweet dogs. Play pretty in heaven. He will be missed.
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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
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It's hard to accept that you have passed! We'll always hold u close to our hearts! You were a special friend to us!! You'll be missed so much! Sugar Hill Addition will never be the same!! No worries! your boys (Charlie & Wilbur) will spend the rest of their lives here with Joe,Bobby and I. You know we love them so much and will take the best care of them both! You were a wonderful person! You had a heart of gold! You would do anything to help people you cared for. I consider myself lucky to have met you and honored to be your friend! RIP MOPED JIM! WE'LL LOVE & MISS YOU FOREVER MY FRIEND!
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Theresa Fountain lit a candle
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
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Jack Maxwell lit a candle
Monday, December 25, 2023
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To have encountered Jim is truly a blessing. His impressive performance and improvisation were memorable. Conversations revealed a depth that were truly God given. My words of salutation each time I greeted him were sincere and simple. “We are not worthy!” God blessed him and all he encountered with song. Peace be with us.
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Linda Anderson Yuhas lit a candle
Sunday, December 24, 2023
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Linda Anderson Yuhas posted a condolence
Sunday, December 24, 2023
My family moved to Bedford in 1959 when my dad, Wayne Anderson, became the Band Director for the Bedford Schools. Jim was in the high school band at that time and my dad saw the musical talent Jim had and encouraged and mentored him. He had great admiration for Jim and they were friends throughout my dad's life. When my dad was in failing health, Jim would bring his trumpet and sheet music to his house and they would play their trumpets together. It was such a beautiful time they had together. When my dad passed away, Jim played "Trumpeter's Lullaby" at the funeral and it was so beautful and he played it with such emotion. I'll never forget it. Jim was such a wonderful person and I'm blessed to have known him. Prayers of comfort to all who knew and loved him. I bet he and my dad are playing their trumpets in heaven together right now. Linda Anderson Yuhas
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Joy Stannard posted a condolence
Sunday, December 24, 2023
Enjoyed knowing Jim, he played his trumpet at a family wedding, and put his trumpet against my back to make a special sound to the music he was playing! Enjoyed knowing him, and hearing him play!!!
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Joyce M. Jeffries posted a condolence
Sunday, December 24, 2023
I met Jim in Aug. 1973 and we have been good friends for all that time. He called me Tues. night and I tried to return his call on Wed. He may have already been gone. The best time we ever had together was when we went to see Elvis at IU. We sat right above the band and he loved it. Also, his former Band Director at BHS was Wayne Anderson. Wayne mentored JIm and got him to fall in love with the trumpet. Wayne loved him like a son and up until Wayne's health deteriorated did they stop spending time together. Jim played the trumpet at Wayne's funeral, with tears falling the entire time. Jim & I sometimes went for long periods without contact, but no matter how long it had been since the last time, it was as if no time had passed at all. Jim was so much fun to be with and made me laugh every time I ever saw him. He loved all his animals (dogs & cats) over the years, and most times when he came to visit would bring one with him. We had a long list of mutual friends, mostly other musicians. As far as I've ever heard, they all loved him and he loved them too. You couldn't find a more true friend and if you knew Jim you were greatly blessed. He loved his family very much and valued the time he had with all of them too. He is going to leave a long line of sorrow because no one who knew him would have wanted to lose him. He always tried to make me laugh and we laughed together often. I am going to miss him greatly but glad he is at peace now, and thankful for every minute we got to spend together. I can still remember his laughter and will treasure the memory of all the times he made me laugh. Condolences to Jim's family, I will remember all of you in prayer and I thank you for sharing him with all his friends. I am blessed to have known Jim.
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Katherine Cox posted a condolence
Saturday, December 23, 2023
Jim was a very gifted musician and he shared that gift. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
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James Sowinski posted a condolence
Saturday, December 23, 2023
My condolences to Jim's family and friends. I played trumpet with him in the Bloomington Community Band for almost 30 years. I also remember going to see him play with the Dynamics. He was a great trumpet player and fun to be around. I moved away for a while and returned last year and was so glad to see Jim still in the band. He will be very much missed from the groups he played in. It will be hard to return to rehearsals and not have there to great me with his Hi JImbo.
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Michael Berry posted a condolence
Friday, December 22, 2023
In choir, performing Honor Guard services or just shooting the breeze at Post 33, you will be greatly missed my friend & Brother.
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Kay Greenhaw posted a condolence
Friday, December 22, 2023
As organist/music director at FUMC, Bedford, Jim played with me every Easter as well as other occasions for many, many years. He was a terrific trumpet player, so much fun to play with, and a genuinely great guy! I, as many others, will miss him so much.
Rest in peace, Jim. Kay Greenhaw
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Doug McDaniel posted a condolence
Friday, December 22, 2023
Jimmy and I played together in several bands throughout the past four decades, and we sat next to one another for a majority of that time. We undoubtedly sat side-by-side for thousands of hours of rehearsals and performances over the years, and there was never a dull moment! He was a great fellow musician and friend. His passing is truly the end of an era, and I will miss him tremendously. RIP brother James. Doug McDaniel
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Gloria Walker lit a candle
Friday, December 22, 2023
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Jim and my father, Alan Walker, played in the Nostalgia Band together for many years. Dad always referred to Jim as gifted with the trumpet. Jim also played many Christmas Eves at the 1st Presbyterian Church to everyone's pleasure and thanks. A special memory for me is when he was chauffeur for Bloomington friends in his convertible following their wedding. It was his gift to them. Such fun that evening and Jim made it a beautiful memory my friends and I still share. You will be missed, Jim.
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Peggy Julian posted a condolence
Friday, December 22, 2023
Jim played the trumpet at our church's Christmas Eve services. Always a joy to hear Jim's delightful music.
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Stephen Quillen posted a condolence
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Jim was an incredible man and a someone I really looked up to as a musician. Hearing him play only ever made me want to be better. What I wouldn’t give to sit next to him and listen to him make wise cracks all through rehearsal just one more time. He’s going to be dearly missed.
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Brad Dykes posted a condolence
Thursday, December 21, 2023
I always enjoyed playing music with Jim in Nostalgia and at church. He was a talented musician. We frequently talked about our shared interest in motorcycle riding. He will be missed.
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Deb Wehman posted a condolence
Thursday, December 21, 2023
I played in the Bloomington and Bedford Community Bands with Jim and he was one of the nicest, most welcoming people to me. He learned my name and always had a smile. I came to appreciate his "noodling" around before band began and I always marveled at the sweet tone. I could always tell if he was there or not . I play the flute so normally I can't see the trumpet players. He always had a kind word and I doubt if he ever realized how much that kindness meant to me. I will miss him.
Deb Wehman
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Jessica Kenney lit a candle
Thursday, December 21, 2023
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Love you papaw jimmy going to miss you so much! Your trumpet playing will be missed by many!! Love you rest easy papaw!!
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Bob and Donna Wakefield posted a condolence
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Enjoyed Jim’s beautiful music so much. He was a great asset to the music department at First Baptist Church.
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Susan Gales posted a condolence
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Jim was such an excellent musician and a good friend of my late husband, Roger. He was always willing and able to play in any band/orchestra or ensemble that Rog needed him for. I always enjoyed seeing him and catching up and visiting with his dogs. He sure loved those dogs. Rest in peace my friend. - Susan Gales
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Kellie Phillips-Ortiz Posted Dec 22, 2023 at 7:50 AM
Thank you Susan. I know Dad played a lot with Roger. I just found out he passed a couple of months ago. I'm sorry for your loss as well. I'm having a hard time with this. I just miss him so much already. He was a great friend, brother, papaw and dad. We are all going to miss him. He touched so many people through his music.
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Betsy Middleton posted a condolence
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Jimmy was the life of the silver sneakers class he always had us laughing he will be greatly missed
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Mark a Moore lit a candle
Thursday, December 21, 2023
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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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