James Parker

My deepest condolences.  May these few words from the Holy Scriptures bring you comfort in your time of grief...

John 11:32-45

32 And so Mary, when she arrived where Jesus was and caught sight of him, fell at his feet, saying to him: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 Jesus, therefore, when he saw her weeping and the Jews that came with her weeping, groaned in the spirit and became troubled; 34 and he said: “Where have YOU laid him?” They said to him: “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus gave way to tears. 36 Therefore the Jews began to say: “See, what affection he used to have for him!” 37 But some of them said: “Was not this [man] that opened the eyes of the blind man able to prevent this one from dying?”

38 Hence Jesus, after groaning again within himself, came to the memorial tomb. It was, in fact, a cave, and a stone was lying against it.39 Jesus said: “TAKE the stone away.” Martha, the sister of the deceased, said to him: “Lord, by now he must smell, for it is four days.”40 Jesus said to her: “Did I not tell you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” 41 Therefore they took the stone away. Now Jesus raised his eyes heavenward and said: “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 True, I knew that you always hear me; but on account of the crowd standing around I spoke, in order that they might believe that you sent me forth.” 43 And when he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice: “Laz´a·rus, come on out!” 44The [man] that had been dead came out with his feet and hands bound with wrappings, and his countenance was bound about with a cloth. Jesus said to them: “Loose him and let him go.”

45 Therefore many of the Jews that had come to Mary and that beheld what he did put faith in him;

Please go to the following link for more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage

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I met Donna in the 1980's when I was living in Dayton.  I quickly gravitated to Yellow Springs and became involved in the women's group there.  Donna and I clicked immediately, and when I met Jim I couldn't believe anyone could have such a cool husband (I was single then and thought the pickins were pretty poor).  I used to kid them that for not being blood relatives, they look a lot alike.  Both were and are great people, very easy to talk to, very smart and just the kind of people everyone should be lucky enough to know.  Jim's illness was such a bummer, but no matter what, he was always a lovable man.  Donna is the best  partner a guy could have.  God bless the whole family and I hope to see Jim again in the afterlife.

Donna, We remember Jim as Jim. There was only one. Either deep in thought or a smile on his face. We grieve with you. May God ease your sorrow. Jim may be gone, but his memory lingers forever. May beautiful memories bring you comfort and peace. Our love, Anna Mae & Chuck

Hello from Jim and Carol Whitcomb--A special memory for me --was how Jim played the piano--his competing in music contest--talking about Prof Stone--his teacher? I believe--and that my mother had Prof Stone as a teacher--many years earlier.  You could be away from Jim for several years--and when you met again--it was like yesterday when you last spoke. We lost a child at age 3--and believe you both shared that loss as well.  Maybe by the next class reunion--in several years--you will feel like joining us once more.  In September we will have lost 4 class members since our reunion 3 years ago.  With sympathy--carol and jim

Jim was a wonderful person and a good friend all through school.  I know this has to be a very hard time for you, but maybe it will help to realize how many people were touched by Jim through the years.  I know I am a better person for having known him; he set a high standard for the rest of us all through school and afterward.  Some meaningful conversations at some of our class reunions will remain in my memory.  This world is a lot better for his having been in it.  You have my sympathy and prayers.

Dear Donna.

 

It is very hard to believe that our friend Pancho has passed.

 

I remember all the fun we had when Pancho and I worked one full summer constructing grain bins.  We were covered with tar from head to foot.  Many more great experiences.

 

I also remember the great honor you both gave me to be in your wedding.  Thanks for your friendship and memories.

 

Seems like yesterday.

 

Jim & Donna Mccracken

Donna, Carol and I are praying for Jim, you, and your family.  The past years you have spent giving loving care to Jim will be a reminder of the love you had for him.  The hard times will fade and the good times will heal.  Now is the time to celebrate your life with Jim.  Will talk to you very soon. 

   

Donna, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.  I would never presume to say that I know what you feel at this very difficult time, but you know that I certainly know what you are going through.  Nothing I can say will make it any easier for you right now, but I can tell you from experience that it will get better and easier with time.  Just remember the wonderful times you and Jim have had over the years, and the other stuff will take care of itself.  And also remember that if there is anything that I can do to help, you know where I am.  Take good care of yourself.  Again, experience tells me how important that is.  I will be in touch again soon, after you have had a little time to get back on your feet.

Roger

Donna, after this long journey of yours I wish God's Grace to you and your family.  He has and will get you through this. 

 Many of your classmates in Illinois have prayed and thought and asked after you especially the last 6 years.  Hope to see you at one of our get-to-gethers . 

With sympathy

Virginia