1951
James
2013
James Vitsayeland Gaskins
December 20, 1951 — June 14, 2013
James Vitsayeland Gaskins-61
Of Clinch County, GA passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, June 14, 2013, at his residence after a lengthy illness of heart and lung problems. He was born December 20, 1951 at the Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, FL, to his father the late James Talmadge Gaskins, his mother Jewell D. Lee Gaskins. Mr. Gaskins graduated from N.B. Forrest High School, Jacksonville, FL, in 1969, and attended FCCjJin Jacksonville, FL. He is also a graduate of Horticulture School at Wiregrass Technical College in Valdosta, GA.
In addition to being an Electrician and a Well Driller for Partridge Well Drilling, he was also a Tire Store Manager for Park & King and Kelly Tire Company in Florida and Georgia. He retired from Kelly in 2000 due to health problems, returning to Clinch County, GA. Jason his son became his caregiver. Carpentry was his pleasure in life. Jimmy played the electric guitar and had a green thumb; he could make things grow. He was a trained small plane pilot and a volunteer Fire Fighter in Greensboro, GA. He was also a deep sea diver and enjoyed talking with people; he never met a stranger.
In addition to his father, Jimmy is predeceased by a grandson, Jaiden Gaskins.
Survivors Include:
Sons J. V. Gaskins II West Palm Beach, FL
Jason Gaskins Lakeland, GA
Mother Jewell D. Lee Gaskins Lakeland, GA
Brothers Phillip & Debbie Gaskins Orange Park, FL
Danny Gaskins Lakeland, GA
Sister Ruby Ellen & William Pierce Leakesville, MS
Two nieces & Four nephews; Seven grand nephews and One grand niece
As per his wishes Mr. Gaskins will be cremated with no visitation or funeral services. Condolences may be online at www.musicfuneralservices.com
Music Funeral Services of Lakeland, GA is serving the family
Of Clinch County, GA passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, June 14, 2013, at his residence after a lengthy illness of heart and lung problems. He was born December 20, 1951 at the Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, FL, to his father the late James Talmadge Gaskins, his mother Jewell D. Lee Gaskins. Mr. Gaskins graduated from N.B. Forrest High School, Jacksonville, FL, in 1969, and attended FCCjJin Jacksonville, FL. He is also a graduate of Horticulture School at Wiregrass Technical College in Valdosta, GA.
In addition to being an Electrician and a Well Driller for Partridge Well Drilling, he was also a Tire Store Manager for Park & King and Kelly Tire Company in Florida and Georgia. He retired from Kelly in 2000 due to health problems, returning to Clinch County, GA. Jason his son became his caregiver. Carpentry was his pleasure in life. Jimmy played the electric guitar and had a green thumb; he could make things grow. He was a trained small plane pilot and a volunteer Fire Fighter in Greensboro, GA. He was also a deep sea diver and enjoyed talking with people; he never met a stranger.
In addition to his father, Jimmy is predeceased by a grandson, Jaiden Gaskins.
Survivors Include:
Sons J. V. Gaskins II West Palm Beach, FL
Jason Gaskins Lakeland, GA
Mother Jewell D. Lee Gaskins Lakeland, GA
Brothers Phillip & Debbie Gaskins Orange Park, FL
Danny Gaskins Lakeland, GA
Sister Ruby Ellen & William Pierce Leakesville, MS
Two nieces & Four nephews; Seven grand nephews and One grand niece
As per his wishes Mr. Gaskins will be cremated with no visitation or funeral services. Condolences may be online at www.musicfuneralservices.com
Music Funeral Services of Lakeland, GA is serving the family
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