JamesB (updated)

Hell Fire Grill · Posted: Dec 12 2009 Post subject: JamesB (updated)

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Folks

Its with great regret I type this note. I learned a little while ago that JamesB died this afternoon. I cant begin to express the complete sense of loss I am feeling for his family, friends and many forum friends. There are very few whole heartedly good people in the world. James was. He was a caring friend who always pitched in, helped out and went the extra mile to help those who knew him. I just cant put to words the sorrow I feel for losing him. He will be deeply missed.

I don't have all the details, what I currently understand is that James had some type of breathing issues that flared up occasionally and this afternoon those breathing issues overtook him and he died before the paramedics could get there.

Please pray for his family.

As I receive more details, we will post those here. I know in the days, weeks and months to come we will want to remember all the good things James did + offer our love and support to his family.

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Update

The funeral for James Bennett (James B) will be at

Ben F. Brown Funeral Home
707 N MacArthur, Irving Tx 75061
972-254-4242

Wednesday 10:00 am

Oregon smoker · Posted: Dec 12 2009 Post subject:

Man that sucks.
Condolences to his family and friends.
Crying or Very sad

k.a.m. · Posted: Dec 12 2009 Post subject:

Hell Fire Grill, Thank You for bringing this to our attention. James will be deeply missed here on the ring. Our prayers and condolences go out to his Family.
Kevin & Debbie Miller.
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Toontroller · Posted: Dec 12 2009 Post subject:

I feel very fortunate to say I knew James and could call him a friend. The BBQ community lost a good fellow today.

Prayers for James family.

Ronnie & Shawn Davis

whitey · Posted: Dec 12 2009 Post subject:

We will lift Him and His family up in prayer.
Whitey.
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BluzQue · Posted: Dec 12 2009 Post subject:

I read of James's passing in the other forum we both are members of.
I haven't been around here too long, but always enjoyed reading James's posts & responses to others. He knew his way around the world of cooking & BBQ. 44 is just too young to die! My prayers go out to Jame's family & friends during this time of great grief & sorrow, I know he will be missed by many.
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SoEzzy · Posted: Dec 12 2009 Post subject:

Please tell his family, he'll be sorely missed here on the smoke ring.

I always valued his contribution and looked at his posts for tips, tricks and good common sense.

My thoughts are with his family!
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roxy · Posted: Dec 12 2009 Post subject:

James will be sorely missed.. He was a stand up guy with a lot of help and advice..

He will be in my prayers.

May the Lord hold his family close.
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feldon30 · Posted: Dec 12 2009 Post subject:

Just terrible and shocking news. Sad

I've read his posts with interest. He had so many plans and just never wanted to quit building things and sharing knowledge. He will truly be missed.

SmokeHound · Posted: Dec 12 2009 Post subject:

That is very sad and terrible news indeed. . . .

My prayers are with his family.
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BIG ED · Posted: Dec 12 2009 Post subject:

James B. was an awesome person who never met a stranger and he was my friend.I will miss you buddy,GOD BLESS.
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ozbuc · Newbie Joined: 11 May 2009 Posts: 45 Location: Lakewood CA

My condolences to his family and friends.

SierraScott · Posted: Dec 12 2009 Post subject:

I'm sorry to here of this loss. My prayers will go out to his family. He was a great contributor to this site. I know we will all miss him. Crying or Very sad

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marvsbbq · BBQ All Star Joined: 15 May 2005 Posts: 6186

Wow!!! Words just can not express our feelings. I did not know JamesB personally but from reading his posts, he was a very friendly guy and loved sharing his love of barbecue.

He will surely be missed here.

Marv
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ShutYrMouth · BBQ Fan Joined: 27 Oct 2009 Posts: 137 Location: ohio

i didnt know him at all, but i read a ton of his posts (here and elsewhere). he seemed like a stand up guy. really sucks, we need more of them in this world.
prayers to his family
greg
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Cranky Buzzard · Posted: Dec 12 2009 Post subject:

Wow, this comes as a big surprise. He was not only a great contributor to the Ring, but a true friend to a lot of folks here.

He only lived minutes from me, but we never met. We got to know each other on the boards and through e-mails.

Our local prayer warriors have begun the quest of praying for the family. We all know he in in good hands now.

Charlie
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gordo · Posted: Dec 12 2009 Post subject:

Very sad news... Sad

I have always enjoyed reading his post on many forums...
My prayers go out for his family..He will be missed
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cody · Posted: Dec 12 2009 Post subject:

Wow, this comes as a big surprise i was just talking to him about going to a comp so i can so how things go. My prayers go out for his family..He will be missed

BluDawg · Posted: Dec 12 2009 Post subject:

James was a good and decent man. I never met him in person.( My Mis-fortune, We where going to meet for lunch when I was to be in DFW area a few mouths ago. My plans changed and I never made the trip)However I got to know him on another forum we both belonged to through his posts and PM's. I always counted him as a true friend and I will miss his wit & wisdom! Gone but not forgotten. Vios Condios Amigo!
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jeepdad · Posted: Dec 12 2009 Post subject:

Our prayers are with him and his family. Sad indeed. His posts were always informative. Seemed like a very nice guy. Sad.

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