Active Pallbearers In Loving Memory Alvis Kellam Nicolas Ryan Brian Ryan Abraham Newbold Kenneth Bates Rahsaan Cardin of

Flower Attendants Family Members and Friends

Repass Seasons 52 5096 Big Island Drive 32246

Acknowledgement Our sincere thanks to our family members and friends for every act of kindness, support, sympathy, and your prayers. We appreciate you and the love you give.

~ The Longmire Family ~ James Zell Longmire, Jr. Sunset Sunrise Arrangements in care of: August 25, 1930 July 17, 2021

Service 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 8, 2021 4315 N. Main Street 410 Beech Street Jacksonville, FL 32206 Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Samuel C. Rogers, Jr. Memorial Chapel 904-765-1234 4315 North Main Street Tyrone S. Warden, FDIC www.tswarden.com Jacksonville, Florida 32206 Rev. Michael Gene Longmire, Officiating Order of Service Pastor Burdette Williams, Sr., Presiding Obituary Pastor Philip Mercer, Musician James Zell Longmire, Jr. (90) went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, FL of Pneumonia Processional ……………………………….………………. Orlin Lee and other underlying health problems. James, “I Know It Was the Blood” also known as J.Z., Jim, Cap, and Junior was born Scripture ..…………………………… Pastor Burdette Williams, Sr. in Tallahassee, FL on August 25, 1930 to the late Reverend James Zell Longmire, Sr. and Lillie Psalm 145:9-10, 19 Longmire of Alabama. Psalm 30:16 Prayer ……………………………….…………... Rev. D’Metri Burke James, the sixth child out of seven, was an ambitious child and dedicated his life to Christ at an early age. He was a gospel singer Musical Selection ...……………………………………….. Orlin Lee in his father’s group along with his siblings called the “Jolly Junior “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” Jubilee”. His childhood was the Church. His family moved to Tampa, FL where he grew up and obtained his High School The Last Tear diploma at Don Thompson Vocational High School. Written by Michele Phillips, Daughter

He choose Jacksonville, FL as his home later in adulthood and Obituary ...…………………………………………… Faye Longmire carried on his Christian faith at Holsey Temple CME Church on W. 1st Street, Jacksonville, FL. Daughter

James first main job was at the Seminole Hotel as a bellhop and Resolution ...……………………………. Mrs. Kennith James-Holsey later he worked at the Grand Hotel Robert Meyers. In 1952, he Temple CME Church was called to work for the Atlantic Coastline Railroad, which later became Amtrak. He spent the next 40 years “riding the rails” Remarks .………………………………………….. Two minutes please wearing many hats as a Chaircar Attendant, Cook, Bartender, etc. Family Members & Friends Along side A. Phillip Randolph, he helped start the first Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters’ Union in Jacksonville, FL. He ran routes Words of Comfort …………………... Pastor Burdette Williams, Sr. from Florida to Chicago and Florida to New York on the Floridian, The Champion, The Silver Meteor, and the Silver Star. Musical Selection …..………………………… Pastor Philip Mercer “It Is Well With My Soul” His off days home would be dedicated to his church’s needs. He would shop flee markets, Goodwill, Salvation Army, and garage Eulogy …………………………………… Rev. Michael G. Longmire sales just to keep up with the needs of the church and those that were in need. “He had unwavering faith.” Recessional ……………………………… Rev. Michael G. Longmire

James was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend James Zell “Onward Christian Soldiers” Longmire, Sr. and Lillie Longmire; his beloved wife, Rossi Longmire; ex-wife, Shirley Rosa Lee-Longmire; son, Ronald Longmire of Sacramento, CA; his sisters, Katie Borders, Mary Butler, Mildred Interment Broxton; and brothers, Robert Longmire and William (Max) Evergreen Cemetery Longmire. 4535 N. Main Street 32206

James leaves behind to cherish his memories 5 children: Cynthia Cardin of Virginia Beach, VA, Michael Longmire (Joann) of Cincinnati, OH, Faye Longmire of Jacksonville, FL, Helen Duval (Karl II-Danny) of Lake Park, FL, and Michele Phillips (Willie) of Jacksonville, FL; a brother, Alvin Longmire (Grisele) of Sante Fe, NM, and a brother/nephew, Travis Smart (Shirlene).

Many grandchildren will miss him dearly as well. Kenyetta Evans, Rahsaan Cardin, Kareemah McDowell, Lauren Rivers, Nicole Longmire, Karl Duval, IV, Rigoberto Duval, Lorenzo Ryan, Steven Ryan, Tanya Ryan, Brian Ryan, Erica McLemore, Roslynn Longmire, Lauren Longmire, Taylor Longmire, and many more great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Also to cherish his memories are many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Because of his profound faith in God he led many people to Jesus. For all of those who knew him and have been blessed by his life, Let it be known that he is at peace with the Lord. James was a Mason, a “Member of The International Shriner 32nd Degree Lodge Maceo 8 Jacksonville, Florida.

Loving Memories To Daddy Your Last Tear

~ As we sat together on that quiet Eve, You held my hand so tightly as I listened to you breathe. ~ I looked at your face hoping to find peace and not fear; and there on your cheek stood a single tear. ~ I wanted to wipe it away but I could not move my hand, it glistened on your skin determined to make a stand. ~Was it pain or memories of life’s great treasures, perhaps regrets of love that could no longer be measured. ~ Maybe anticipation of what’s yet to come, like the sound of God’s voice saying “Follow Me My son”. ~ I believe your last tear was a gift from above, a guarantee of Faith, Hope, and God’s eternal love. ~ It was then I kissed the tear away not wanting it to fall, and it was then I heard you say… “There is a God and I heard Him call”.

Written for my sister, Faye By Michele Ryan-Phillips