Rest in Peace, Jameslewis

[RubenesqueAphrodite]

Indeed, he was unique among the male Litster population.

Heavy heart to hear of this as I'm sure he touched many lives in a positive manner.

 

[ydahecnot]

RIP to one of the good ones. He and I would joke about his panty-dropping skills, and I shall never doubt they were immense. But more important, he seemed one of the few here who never met an enemy, who always struck an encouraging tone, and would stay away if he couldn’t do so. Heaven probably has Lit blocked, so he probably won’t see this thread, though his birthday threads surely gave him an inkling of how he was regarded

 

[lacandy]

Well this is a sucky way to start the day.

I didn't know him well, but he was always so very kind and sweet. I am sad to hear this news.

He will be missed...

 

[Cymru6969]

I’m saddened by the news. He was one of the good guys. Requiescat in pace.

 

[LostGirlTink]

I didn't know him well, but he was one of the first people to talk to me when I joined and he was such a nice person. I'm so sorry to read this.

 

[ashesatwork]

man he was one of the good guys. much love to all who knew him

 

[AbsintheFather]

It saddens my heart to inform you that I just saw on the Facebook page where Jameslewis was employed, posted five hours ago, that my beloved friend, the most caring, most gentle man I ever knew, passed away over the winter break.

He never spoke a harsh word to anyone. He was admired by both the men and women on here.

May you rest in peace, go fishing in that big blue sea above.

I loved you with all my heart, jameslewis.

I'm in total shock. Yes, he was admired by all and I considered him a friend. Like me, he was a John Prine fan.

He Was In Heaven Before He Died
And I smiled on the Wabash
The last time I passed it
Yes I gave her a wink
From the passenger side
And my foot fell asleep
As I swallowed my candy
Knowing he was in heaven
Before he died

- JP

 

[LifeIsGood3976]

He stood out to me in his quiet way. Of course you never actually "know" someone just by reading posts on the board, but you can tell a person's character, I think so anyway.

He was a gentleman and added a certain class to the threads.

I lift my glass to you, James. Rest well.

 

[Mrtenant]

RIP brother JL. I hope it was a peaceful and kind transition. You have been missed these last several months. You are missed more now than ever. There are many times I wish I could be a little more like you in many ways. I dont know how you did it. You have the respect and admiration of many many men and women here at Lit. I suspect its the same at home.

 

[islandjoe2]

I don't know that I can say much to further illustrate what a honorable, dignified and caring man James was. I can now only wish I had relayed my admiration for him, to him in a more personal way.
Fare thee well friend. If this thread is any indication, you can rest knowing you've left a lasting impact on many.

 

[beachbaby179]

I certainly can't claim to have known him as well as some, but we chatted a bit and he was one of the nicest guys here. Always respectful, looking for the good in life, loved nature and animals.

GEV, I'm sorry you lost someone so close to your heart.

 

[curvyangel1969]

Like others have said this has come as a great shock. I'm so very sorry for your loss. James was always very kind to me. I initially "met" him while visiting his state. He gave me some good tips on places to visit. We discussed meeting for lunch or dinner if time allowed before I left. It didn't end up working out. But I thought it kind of him to make such an offer. He always had a kind or generous word to everyone. He'll be missed.

 

[lovetopleasewomen]

I am very saddened by this news. Most certainly the very antithesis of another recently departed. I am at a loss for words.

 

[hotwords229_A]

I never had the pleasure of talking to him, but I frequent some of his threads and I always liked him based on those.
I think it takes a kind heart and a true soul to touch so many people on a personal level in such an unusual format as a message board.
It's hard enough to connect to people in real life and James did it perfectly with words and images.
It is a sad day for us, but a beautiful life that he led with kindness, generosity and humor.

Thank you James.

 

[cowslinger64]

Rip.. He was a decent guy for sure.

 

[janeyl]

I never really interacted with him but he always appeared a very decent and warm man, held in high esteem by many.

 

[DarkSimian]

Wow. My first post of the new year, and it is to mourn a man that I truly respected. I didn't know him well, but he always treated others with dignity and respect and kindness. Rest in peace, sir.

 

[greeneyedvirgin]

Thank you, everyone for your kind words. Jameslewis was one of the good guys. The only time I ever saw him speak a mean word to someone on here was when he was defending my honor because some person who shall remain anonymous was harassing me publicly on the boards.

Yes, I was close to him, closer than a lot of you know. And just to show you what kind of man he was, we hadn't even talked about meeting in person but when I told him my mom had passed away, he drove two hours to come and see me. Unfortunately, he didn't​ make it due to car trouble, but to go to such lengths to console a person that he had only been talking to for three years on here, goes to show what kind of man he was.

He was ill, I knew of his condition, but he never shared it with anyone else. He was a strong man with a big heart that just wasn't as strong as him. I can't confirm or deny yet what took him from this world but I know that when he left, he left a hole in everyone's heart that he touched.

 

[ExiledWelshman]

I never spoke to this guy, but people seem to have only nice things to say about him, so to all of you, I am sorry he's gone.

RIP

 

[lakesailer_mi]

I am sorry to read this.

He was a good guy.

I was not close to him, but to all who were, I am sorry for your loss.

 

[cascadiabound]

https://78.media.tumblr.com/68f01d84d9f374e4c72d08e1a99bb5f8/tumblr_o5i07hl1uu1u5vxd6o1_500.jpg

an image from his Tumblr page.

JamesLewis was this and oh so much more.
I was blessed to call him a friend here.
He was one of the good guys. A genuine kind soul
Always striving to be an add, to help others,
even as his own soul cried out to have his own needs met.

The number of beautiful threads throughout the playground are a testament to his vision and his class. Wine, Women, Dancing, Poetry, Humor.
His images were never crass and his sentiments were never mean.
He sought to be a beacon of hope and kindness here and everywhere.

He has not been here frequently lately, but his presence was already missed.
No doubt his death will leave a gaping hole in his community and in the lives of his family.

Rest in Peace.
May you go fishing with beautiful women at your campfire the rest of your days.

 

[emsway]

This very sad news. I alway found him to be thoughtful, respectful, and classy, in his posts and in private conversations. RIP Jameslewis.

 

[greeneyedvirgin]

Thank you, Cascadia.

We all blessed to know him, to have him in our lives. Whether it to be in a quick passing on the boards, a thoughtful message left in your inbox, a deep conversation about something like fishing or beer, or just to get to spend some quality time with him, to get to see what kind of man he was.

He has touched a lot of our lives, not just here, but his students as well. He had made a big impact on their young lives. They admired him for the wonderful teacher that he was and always will be. I can only imagine how hard it will be for them to come back from Winter Break and find that he is gone.

He will be missed by many.

 

[emmy_christina]

When Your Beautiful
Heart Stopped Beating,
My Heart Just
Broke In Two,
Knowing That
Here On Earth,
There Will Never
Be Another Like YOU.

Rest in peace my wonderful caring friend. You will be always loved and missed.

(Thank you sweetie for the update. I know it must have been so hard. So many hugs to YOU.)

 

[Leigh81]

Such sad news
I wondered where he was as I haven't spoken to him in a few months.
I never chatted to him often but he was always so nice

L