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Born in Florida on June 25, 1981
Jimmy was conceived after a reversed tubal and many years of waiting. He was the youngest of three children and the only boy on his father's side. Needless to say, he was loved and spoiled before eyes were ever laid upon him. He was my baby doll, my best friend, and my baby brother. He started my love affair with babies.
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| June 2000 |
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When Jimmy graduated from high school, our parents helped him to get started with a land clearing business. He did very well at that. His business grew fast. He was good at what he did and was well respected within the community. I truly feel that the reason that he was so well respected is that he gave back to his community. When someone was in need, Jimmy was the first to offer his help. |
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| December 6, 2005 |
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Our last living grandparent, Our Papa Jr. passed away. Jimmy saw him last at a family reunion/celebration that we had in May. We had tried and tried to get him to go see him again because we knew that he was not expected to live much longer. Jimmy hated saying good-bye and made every excuse not to go see him. I know that his heart broke when we lost Papa Jr. I know that they are so happy to be together again!
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| December 7, 2005 |
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Jimmy's life was cut short on December 7, 2005. He had just come home from a job with another one to bid. He asked my Dad if he could borrow his truck so that he wouldn't have to detach the heavy equipment from his truck. My Dad needed his truck for something so he offered his motorcycle instead. Jimmy LOVED riding so he hopped on and rode away.
I will never forget that horrible night. I had just pulled dinner out of the oven when the phone rang. It was my Dad. I can still hear his words and the calmness in his voice. He said, "Jimmy totalled my motorcycle in front of the dog kennel. He wasn't wearing a helmet. They Bayflighted him to Bayfront." (he was really at St Joseph's) I calmly told my Dad to stay where he was and that I would be right there. I hung up the phone and screams came from my soul. I was able to get my husband off of the roof where he was hanging Christmas lights and he forced me to calm down so that I could drive. The drive to my parents' house and then to the hospital is a complete blur. I remember passing the scene of the accident and saying out loud, "Gosh, there are lots of accidents tonight." It wasn't until later that I put it all together. A man had turned left in front of Jimmy. He had no time to stop.
Ironically, my Mother was five hours away at my grandfather's house. He had passed away just two days before. Someone called my Mom on her cell phone and she called just before we reached the hospital. I was able to get one of my aunts' to drive her down to the hospital.
When we reached the hospital we were told that Jimmy was brain dead. He was on life support but other than that he looked perfect. The only injury was to his head. You couldn't even see it. I wanted to wake him up and tell him how much I love him.... just one last time.
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| December 8, 2005 |
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We chose to donate Jimmy's organs so that he could continue giving through the precious gift of life. We knew that he would want that and it was reconfirmed when I saw that green bumper sticker across his fridge. He had just placed it there. It says, "Recycle yourself, Donate your organs." I know for a fact that there are several families out there that are thanking him for the gift of time and there are two children that have gained the gift of sight through his sparkling eyes.
Jimmy was officially pronounced on December 8, 2005 and his body was able to rest after harvesting of the organs on December 9, 2005. There will not be a single second that goes by that I don't miss my brother. My life has forever been changed by his loss. There is a huge hole in my heart that will never again be filled. I live on with HOPE that I will see him again one day when I enter the gates of Heaven.
Passed away on December 08, 2005 at the age of 24.
Jimmy is survived by both of his loving parents, James C. Pearson Jr. and Patricia Pearson of Odessa, FL. He also leaves behind, two heartbroken sisters, Tina White and Stephanie Randolph, two brother in-laws, Jesse White and Trevor Randolph, five adoring nephews, Cody, Forrest, Brandon, Chase and Brent, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was greeted at Heaven's gates by both his maternal and paternal grandparents.
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| December 15, 2005 |
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On Thursday, December 15, 2005, we held a celebration of Jimmy's short life at Calvary Chapel Worship Center. The large sanctuary was packed with close to 300 people. It was a beautiful service with words spoken by Gerry and Wes Brisco, a poem read by our older sister, Tina. I was also able to get through reading a touching letter that was sent by Cody Martin, who could not be there because he was working on relief efforts after hurricane Katrina. We were also blessed to have Pastor Tony speak and Carla sing "I Can Only Imagine." Several souls were saved at Jimmy's life celebration. He not only donated his organs to save lives but he was so loved that his friends, followed his lead and accepted Jesus so that they may also spend an enternity in Heaven!
We had a balloon release following the service. It was beautiful. |
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