He moved to the area 8 years ago from Waterford, Michigan. He was a member of the Gulf Cove United Methodist Church and an avid member the Port Charlotte Shuffle Board Club.
He is survived by his wife, Donna S. Wallace; his children, Luanne Parks (Mike), Pamela Messing (Joseph) and Scott Wallace (Debbie); his sister, Mary Lou Markstrom (John); his grandchildren, Kenny Parks, Nancy Parks, Anthony Sizemore(Miranda), James Sizemore (Kristy), Nicole Messing (Bryan), Melissa Messing (Dylan), Sean Stager and Christopher Stager; great grandchildren, Jasmine, Luis, Larry, Kaylee, Karlee Sizemore; niece, Karen May (Gary), nephew, Joel Markstrom; brothers in law, Bruce Roundtree (Chris), Bliss Allison (Sally), Donald Fuller (Susan), Carl Fuller (Sandra) and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Peggy Ann Wallace and his nephew, John David Markstrom.
Visitation will be held on Monday form 3:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at Lemon Bay Funeral Home of Englewood. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Gulf Cove United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers donations my be made to Gulf Cove United Methodist Church or to People Who Care, c/o Tom LaViolette, 3737 El Jobean Road, #472, Port Charlotte, Florida 33953.
Lemon Bay Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences to the family at lemonbayfh.com
"There is another star in the heaven tonight. Today, I lost my best friend, my mentor, and a big part of my life. My father passed away this afternoon unexpectedly. This is a hugh loss to me, and there is now a large whole in my heart. I will surely miss you dad."
" At one time, most of my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed, it fell silent for all of them. Even Sarah foiund one Christmas that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though I've grown old, the bell still rings for me, as it does for all who truly believe."
I will always hear the bells, Rest in peace Grandpa Jim.
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