Just heard the sad news of jims passing,we're totally numb devastated.r.I.p our great friend

Edited June 29, 20178 yr by baz1

Just heard this sad sad news 

What a great person, a true gent n friend 

My thoughts are with Liz and the family 

Rip my dear friend , I shall miss you ,tho you're only a thought away

Shelly xx xx 

Oh, my god.

We were only chatting with Jim and Liz at Cleethorpes a couple of weeks ago. Lovely, lovely couple.

RIP our friend

Julian & Carolyn xxx

 

Terrible news, he had his chirpy smiling face on at Cleethorpes on the Saturday, I'm shocked. A Cleethorpes stalwart with his band of merry folk since the first one. He used to visit the 100 Club regularly too. I'll miss him greatly

So sorry to hear this news. Really nice guy Jim!

Gutted........Hard to take in.......

Just the worst news, totally in shock. Another fine 'Macc Lad' taken too soon. Far too early to take stock, but I am missing you already my dear friend.

Our deepest sympathy to Liz and and all Jim's family and friends.

Sleep well Jim....Tony & Janet Jackson

 

Edited June 28, 20178 yr by Tony Jackson

Sad News, RIP JIM. 

 

Very sad indeed......was chatting to him at Stoke Record Fair last month and noticed his absence at same fair on Sunday just gone.

A lovely guy, very knowledgeable and passionate about soul music and was a privilege to have known him.

R.I.P. pal, at least you are in good company with long departed friends.

Mace.

Very sad news indeed, saw him on a video the other day taken in Detroit with Mel Britt in the room and She'll come running back being played. Condolences to his family.

Totally shocked to hear that Jim has passed away R.I.P matey 

Condolences to Liz & family from me & Yvonne 

 

Edited June 28, 20178 yr by Kev John

i will miss you jim,i went to my first allnighter with jim when i was 15,jim and liz have always been good to me,lovely lovely people.

my thoughts are with liz and the boys

jim has been with northern soul from the very beginning and remained true to the scene all his life,a big big loss to the scene.

all my love

lee

Gutted. Had so many great times with Jim. We were only in fits of laughter at Cleethorpes the other week. He always made a point of asking after my boys too.

It was a privilege to have known you.

Rest in peace my friend.

Jim.

Edited June 28, 20178 yr by Jim Elliott

Totally gutted, had not seen Jim for a while; as I haven't been getting out and missed Cleethorpes this year. A great guy and good friend.. always a smile and a kiss.. my thoughts and best wishes to Liz and the family. Another member of our soul family gone too soon and will be sorely missed.. I believe that I was the only ' Manc red'  to cross his doorstep.. RIP.. Jim.. 

Edited June 28, 20178 yr by Barry Pitcher
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Missing you.  Thoughts with Liz and family. Big un & little un.

Totally shocked

A lovely man who loved his Soul Music

RIP Jim x

Steve

Very very sad news...thoughts are with his family and loved ones

RIP JIm...I shall miss you old friend x

 

Just seen this sad news on Facebook, a true soul gent of the highest order, used to come to our soul night at The North Cheshire, Stockport with all the Mac lads, loved the banter when they always seemed to win the soul quiz at Cleethorpes, not seen Jim since a record fair we ran at Hyde football club a few years ago, talked soul with him many times, a lovely guy and a sad loss.

I was only thinking this morning, I must phone Jim and pop around for a record playing session one day next week!

One of the warmest, funny and generous people anyone could wish to meet.

It was a pleasure to have known you.

RIP Jim.x

 

Chris

Very sad to hear of yet another of that famous gang of lads that were true friends to each other and so many others. Glenn and Dave will have a third stool now as they no doubt spend endless hours enjoying each others company. A very sad day. Condolences to all family and friends.

Dave 

 

    

Totally devastated, was only speaking to Jim on the phone sunday night. He said he wasn't feeling too good, I could tell in his voice something was wrong. What a wonderful chap. Bought a lot of records off of him over the years, excellent taste in music-he just loved his northern soul, and modern. Still can't believe it. Condolences to all of the family. RIP Jim, will miss our chats on the phone. Love you to bits. 

In a state of shock, we have lost a top top soulman, a top top fella and one of the nicest guys, no nicest gentlemen you could ever wish to meet. You will be missed our friend. 

Sleep well jim .

Mick n' Mo xx

Can't believe this!

i know he hasn't been well but was only chatting  to him at H & G a great bloke ,him and Glen will be in soul heaven playing havoc.

RIP JIM

Very sad news, sincere condolences to all,  RIP Jim

Edited June 28, 20178 yr by Tony Foster

Sleep well Jim.  R. I . P.

Steve 

Dreadful news.  RIP Jim

What a sad, sad day. Jim you were one of the nicest, sincerest guys I have ever known. Always a smile, a hug and great banter every time we met.

Bought some great records from him over the years. When we were at Oaklands a few weeks back he told me he had'nt been too well. My passing words were, I'll give you a ring in a couple of weeks, look after yourself. If only !

Sincere condolences to Liz and all the family.

RIP my dear friend.

Kev Jones

a few weeks ago at cleethorpes...gonna miss this guy so much...( jim top left )..with JIM  GLENN HUNTER and DAVE POINTON all up there now...gonna get noisy up there...you made my life so much the better when i met you    R.I.P. mate ...up the city.xxxx

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1 hour ago, Dave Moore said:

Very sad to hear of yet another of that famous gang of lads that were true friends to each other and so many others. Glenn and Dave will have a third stool now as they no doubt spend endless hours enjoying each others company. A very sad day. Condolences to all family and friends.

Dave 

 

    

nice one DAVE....the jd and coke will getting some stick....

CHICAGO 2009 ...3 great lads that have left us way too early....JIM ...GLENN...and DAVE..

Edited June 28, 20178 yr by staceys dad

What tragic news this is-  what a nice guy Jim was. My sincere condolences to Liz and family.

I think we were all very lucky people to have known Jim, always smiling and making you laugh, a great knowledge of the music, we are truly shocked our thoughts are with Liz and the family. RIP Jim

2 hours ago, staceys dad said:

a few weeks ago at cleethorpes...gonna miss this guy so much...( jim top left )..with JIM  GLENN HUNTER and DAVE POINTON all up there now...gonna get noisy up there...you made my life so much the better when i met you    R.I.P. mate ...up the city.xxxx

..will love you always my friend Xx goodnight

Will love you always my friend Xx

Sad news in deed, will miss Jim, great bloke spent some brilliant times with him, heard some great records in van at Cleethorpes, our thoughts are with Liz and family.

Ronnie, Andy, Glynn, Dave

A great mate, and hadn't known him for all that long, certainly not long enough. Will miss our chats and car-rides to Donny. Our thoughts are with Liz and the family, and everyone who knew him. So long buddy.

 

absolutely gutted, he was at the arms a couple of weeks back, seemed fine and was bantering about records, devastated!

Such sad news today, totally gutted. Had known Jim for many years one of the original 'Mac Lads'.  Jim, it was a pleasure to have known you and be able to call you a friend. Our sincere love and thoughts to Liz and all of Jim's family & friends, all our Love Roger & Jenny x

Jim, along with Glen, were true soul gents ... he'll be much missed (as is Glen).

... back to 2009 ... 

 

Edited June 29, 20178 yr by Roburt

43 minutes ago, Roburt said:

Jim, along with Glen, were true soul gents ... he'll be much missed (as is Glen).

... back to 2009 ... 

 

great pic mate,thanks for sharing...although ,glenn looks like he has just got a bargain record,and jim missed out! haha

On ‎28‎/‎06‎/‎2017 at 21:55, baz1 said:

Will love you always my friend Xx

Just for you Baz, don't think you will have seen this pic I took at the last Whitchurch (31/03/17) of you, Shelley, Liz & Jim.

Av

xx

Edited June 29, 20177 yr by LittleAv

Great pic ....thankyou av  xx

Shelly 

Got the awful news on Wednesday from John Baxter, couldn't believe it, I'd only been speaking to Jim the previous week. He'd said he had heart trouble, but I didn't expect this. He had excellent musical taste, I bought quite a few records from him, but most important he was a really good decent guy. My condolences to Liz and the family.

RIP Jim.

RIP Jim......

Hi everyone

I have just contacted Liz on the phone & gave mine & Yvonne's condolences 

She thanked me for calling & i asked if i could post up the funeral arrangements when they are known on SS

Liz has agreed that i could 

Atb Kev 

 

Edited July 7, 20177 yr by Kev John

23 minutes ago, Kev John said:

Hi everyone

I have just contacted Liz on the phone & gave mine & Yvonne's condolences 

She thanked me for calling & i asked if i could post up the funeral arrangements when they are known on SS

Liz as agreed that i could 

Atb Kev 

 

Thanks kev we'll be there !!!!baz n shelly

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR JIM

Friday 21st July at 12:30pm in Macclesfield 

Service at The United Reform church,Macclesfield  SK11 7NA

Crematorium afterwards 

Then to the the Pack Horse Bowling Club which is just across the road from the Crem for the wake 

Jim's wishes dark clothes for his send off

 

 

 

 

Not  able to make this today but we'll be thinking of Liz & family and all of Jim's friends x

 

Just want to say thank you for all the lovely post , Jim is my brother and it's heartbreaking to have lost him ,he started me on soul music when I was very young . I know he will be up there playing his music with Glen and Dave RIP Jimmy 

7 hours ago, caz smirk said:

Just want to say thank you for all the lovely post , Jim is my brother and it's heartbreaking to have lost him ,he started me on soul music when I was very young . I know he will be up there playing his music with Glen and Dave RIP Jimmy 

Xx baz n shelly