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Post by Alan Messer on Nov 30, 2008 9:57:09 GMT
Sadly I am posting this message today to record the death of a well respected team mate. Jim died after a long fight against cancer on the 29th of November.
Jim Parsons played Bar Billiards in the Brighton League for more years than probably even he could remember, for at least the last ten years he played at the Stadium, and most recently for the Stadium A. He was a well loved character in the game and we will all miss his in- depth comments - 'come on we need this one' we needed every one of them Jim!
Our thoughts are with his wife May at this difficult time and I will post details of the funeral arrangements on this thread when they are available
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Post by BB Warrior on Nov 30, 2008 23:35:43 GMT
That is sad news...... :'(
I played with Jim for a couple of years at the Ladies Mile when I first started playing the game back in Brighton during the 1980 Season, before I took a "break" (25 years! :o) from the game due to other commitments.
Although I haven't seen him since then, I certainly remember that Jim was quite a character and always willing to help a newcomer to the game. ;D
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Post by NigelS on Dec 1, 2008 0:25:15 GMT
Sad to hear this news Alan, don't think I ever got the chance to play Jim - he always seemed to play Marcus in our team (and he was a bit of a bunny for Marc as Jim was 3-2 up on him according to my records!)
Yes I got Jim playing for Ladies Mile in the 80's- didn't realise that with you Dave. Also Jim played at the Wilmington and Constant Service, before joining the Stadium A since around 1993.
A true gent of the game and I will miss him when we next play the Stadium A.
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Post by bigtj on Dec 1, 2008 15:17:27 GMT
Sorry to hear this sad news, Jim was one of the true gents of the game,and I will remember some good tussels I had with him over the years. Will truely be missed and thouhts go out to his family and team mates at this time. TJ.
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Post by foamy on Dec 1, 2008 17:14:24 GMT
Although we shared the same surname we were not related.
I played against Jim many times over the years and always found him to be good company and, as Tony has said, to be a true gentleman.
I'm sure that Jim will be missed by all.
On behalf of everyone at the Duke of Wellington, our thoughts are with Jim's family and all connected with the Stadium team.
Chris
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Post by SirKT on Dec 1, 2008 17:46:42 GMT
Condolencies to Jim`s family. I only met him the once at the Stadium and he seemed a really nice chap.
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Post by Chippers on Dec 1, 2008 19:31:47 GMT
news, As Nigel has said Jim always seemed to beat me, but if I had to lose I can think of no other true Gentleman I would rather have lost to. Condolences to his family.
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Post by Alan Messer on Dec 3, 2008 22:49:09 GMT
The arrangemnts for Jim's funeral
The funeral will take place on Monday 8th December at 11.15am at the Downs Crematorium main chapel, Bear Road.
Flowers or enquiries to
Skinners 145 Lewes Road 01273 607446
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Post by toby1000 on Apr 11, 2009 7:38:58 GMT
When I played in the Brighton league for the Snipe Jim then played for the Ladies Mile and it was always a pleasure to play him even though when I did play him he would always beat me.I believe he also played at the Long man pub in Carden Avenue as well.He will be sadly missed.I have only saw this post today otherwise I would have attented the funeral.
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