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James F. "Jimmy" Cyrus III

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Cyrus III, James (Jimmy) F. 48, of Chicago, IL; Barbados and Jamaica, West Indies, died February 4, 2002. Father of Elena A. and James IV, their mother, Gail; son of Eleanor D. Cyrus and Attorney Bindley C. Cyrus (deceased), brother of William (deceased), Jan, Edward (deceased), Charles, Elena M. Grant and Raymond, uncle of Jandra, Andre E. and William Grant. Jimmy is remembered for his incredible sense of humor. Sign Guest Book at suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 14, 2002.

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Raymond Cyrus

February 22, 2002

Brother Jimmy, You were my template.

You played chess, I played chess. You beat me 12-0 all the time. You read science fiction, I read SF. Years later, many of your insightful analyses of politics, religion and other heavy topics are still valid. I am still hoping for an occasion to use the air mattress. I miss you. Love, Raymond.

Elena Cyrus

February 19, 2002

I will always remember the walks to the point early in the morning and how we talked and confided in each other about everything. Thank God he left Elena and James as his legacy. And in the end he had the loyalty of his wife Gail. You will be missed, Jimmy. At last you are at peace.

Jandra Fraire

February 18, 2002

Brilliant, funny and my uncle. I will always remember you fondly as a rascal, a lady killer and my most permissive babysitter. We will miss you Uncle Jimmy.

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