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Renee
November 8, 2025
You had so much wisdom, a special way to get your point across. I miss our talks. RIP Dad! #girldaddy
Larry and Bonnie DeDeaux
November 5, 2025
James you are truly missed. We think of you often. Rest in peace our friend.
Love
Larry and Bonnie
Renee Evans
November 5, 2020
To God be the glory! It's been six long years, a lifetime that you have been away. The heartache, tears, and memories are still so strong. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. On your anniversary, Jermaine will escort Jordyn in her senior homecoming court. I know your presence will be felt. We love, miss, and celebrate your life! Your daughter, Renee Nesbitt-Evans
#longliveMrJamesENesbitt #daddysgirl
Renee Nesbitt-Evans
November 5, 2019
How ironic this memory came up on my page this morning; last night was rough! Its been five long years since you left us and life hasnt the same. I try hard but memories flood my mind and the longing to be in presence flood my heart. People tell me it will get better but I havent found this to be true yet. So, until we meet again, Ill continue to cherish your memories and pray for strength. Forever Daddys Girl, Renee❤!
Deborah Hughes
September 16, 2015
U are dearly so missed.
Hayes Ferguson
November 25, 2014
My sincere condolences to James' family. He spoke with such pride about you during our many trips to and from the airports. He will be missed.
Ann Meara
November 22, 2014
May James' family and friends find peace and comfort. James was a dear, kind man who was quietly doing God's work. We are all better for having known James and his example is a guiding light. James drove our family for 20 years. What a joy it was to know him. He will be missed and remembered.
November 21, 2014
May the Lord Continue to Smile Upon you, Uncle James! Gone too soon..
Taleda Michelle Stovall & Family.....
Lisa Nesbitt Bell
November 20, 2014
To our family
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal...we Love you all-Richard, Sara & Ricky Nesbitt & Darryl & Lisa Bell (Pembroke Pines, FL)
November 20, 2014
James was a good friend of my husband, Otis McKinley.He was known as a gentleman and always professional. My sympathy to his family.
Shirley Stang McKinley
November 18, 2014
Lucy and family...our most heartfelt condolence. Jay will be missed. He was simply the coolest dude. Al and Judy Whetstone
November 18, 2014
I am so sorry to learn of James' passing. I have known him for many years, and always appreciated his professionalism with J & J. More recently, I got to know James as a gentle, kind and wise man. My prayers and best wishes to Lucy, Jermaine, and the entire family. Robert Krause, Evanston
Larry & Bonnie DeDeaux
November 17, 2014
To my best friend Lucy and family: My prayers and heart go out to you at this time. The Lord that I know will give you the strength you need to get through the days and months to come. We too will miss James. Larry and I would call him every year for his birthday and sing happy birthday to him. You all have our love.
Elaine(Jeri) & Sam Gaines
November 16, 2014
To Lucy & family,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in your time of great sorrow.
We pray for your comfort & traveling grace.
minister porter and family
November 16, 2014
Thinking of you and your family
Kim & Shawn Hawthorne
November 16, 2014
James Nesbitt (Daddy James) will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. I had the pleasure of knowing him all of my life. Prayers for peace and comfort along with the knowledge that he is with his Father in Heaven is what I ask for as I pray for the Nesbitt family.
Mary Cumming
November 15, 2014
Renee Sorry for your lost
November 15, 2014
Renee, sorry to hear about your lost. I will be praying for you and your family during this time. Love you,
Class of 85 ETHS
Lamarlo Williams
Brenda J. Bryant
November 15, 2014
I am not seen in the flesh but my heart and prayers are there with you and the family.
Diane freeman
November 15, 2014
Renee, I am praying for you and your family. To God be the glory. God will put no more on you than you can bear. Look to the hills which comet hall your help. God bless each of you.
William Sander
November 15, 2014
I will miss chats with James on rides to the airport. He was a nice man. He even picked up one of my friends a couple years ago and drove him all the way to Wisconsin.
Bill Sander
Adelaide and Frank Rowe
November 15, 2014
James and his crew are the best. We have used his livery service for over 25 years. Rest in peace. Job well done!
November 15, 2014
Dad, today's the last time I look upon your face "here on earth". I pray this is not where it ends and I will see you again someday. I am with great sadness to know I cant pick up the phone & hear your voice, but I know you are at peace now and this gives me great comfort. God, thank you for your mercy & for giving me the time you did with such a wonderful person. I will Love & miss you forever. Janet Colon (Daughter)
carol balkcom
November 14, 2014
James Nesbitt was a wonderful man. He was 100% dependable with his limo service, which we and our children and friends used for many years. A dear person with a good sense of humor, he made a difference in people's lives. My thoughts go to his wife and children. --Carol Balkcom, Denver, CO
Freddie Evans
November 14, 2014
What a friend we have in "JESUS" all our sins and grieve to bear, what a privilege to carry everything to GOD in pray. A true "MAN" has been call from labor to reward. May GOD continue to BLESS the family through their season of bereavement.
Bill & Liette Kinsella
November 13, 2014
James was a business man of considerable stature, but he was always a GREAT neighbor and will always be remembered for his resounding laughter, positive outlook on people and life, and always, ALWAYS, a kind word!
November 13, 2014
Cuz you will be missed,God saw the roads had gotten rough and the hills were hard to climb he said come and take your rest. You fought a good fight and kept the love ya always
Minnie Adams
November 13, 2014
Rest in Peace my father my friend Thank You for the 22 years of Love I will miss you and never forget everything you have shown and done for me. Thanks for believing in me!!

Daddy's gone, but he'll NEVER be forgotten!
Renee Nesbitt-Evans
November 12, 2014
Words can't expression the sadness and pain that I feel. I'll forever cherish his unconditional love, talks, and host of memories. What helps me the most, is knowing that he was "saved" and had a relationship with God. As we grieve, I trust God to see us through. Family, friend, and his customers, meant the world to him. I ask for your continued prayers and check-ins, even after the funeral services.
Renee Nesbitt-Evans, daughter
robert adams
November 12, 2014
Rest in peace my friend god bless .you will be miss.
William Douglas Carothers Jr
November 12, 2014
James has picked me up and taken back to O'Hara many times. he is a true humanitarian, a wonderful and beautiful human being, and I believe a God-fearing person. What an example he is to all of us and we will not forget him. May God accept him at home with Him. Amen.
Doug and Mary Ann Carothers
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