James A. Hale-Florez

Jimmy was born Miami, Florida, the son of Nancy Hale and the late Jaime A. Florez Jr. He was raised in South Florida where he went to school and completed his associated degree. On January 21, 2007 he was married to Alessandra Hale-Florez and they had two children. Jimmy was a devoted father to Lucas and Sofie surrounding them with love and laughter.

James was a property manager and an active volunteer at the South Florida Audubon Society, where he was able to express his passion for animals, creatures and wildlife.

Jimmy enjoyed many outdoor activities such as kayaking, hiking and fishing. But his favorite activity was to play soccer with his son Lucas.

One of Jimmy's favorite places to visit was South Africa where he traveled to many times and even spent almost a year there working as a Safari Guide. In his spare time, he loved to collect little things from the places he had been.

Jimmy was loving, caring and an intense soul. He was charming, charismatic and touched everyone he came into contact with.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 4061 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Online tributes at www.kraeerfairchild.com.