Jaime was a drill Sergeant, Paratrooper, Military Police Officer, and served his country for two tours during the Vietnam War. He ended his military career in the communications field and retired from the US Army as a SFC Sergeant First Class after over 20 years of dedicated service.
Throughout his military career he was stationed all around the world. Including such places as Germany, Ft. Gordon, GA, Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, Schofield barracks, Hawaii, and then after his retirement in 1990 he settled in Jacksonville, Fl.
But his retirement never hindered his sense of adventure as he loved to travel as much as possible. Whether packing up the van and going on a cross country trip to just packing sunscreen and hitting the beach or taking a hike he thoroughly loved the great outdoors.
He also enjoyed being active and would walk 2-4 miles a day. He loved his walks and sometimes his daughters would join him through trails to just around the neighborhood. They also used to participate in folk marches, while in Germany, which were 5 -20 miles long.
Jaime was also a runner and in his younger days he even set a track record in high school. He was also scouted to possibly join the United States Olympic track team.
But being physically active wasn’t the only way he stayed in shape. Jaime also worked out his mental and spiritual wellbeing by dedicating his life to Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. And he was reborn again in 1999. He was a man of the cloth who embodied what it means to be a devoted Catholic; as he loved to honor and worship his Lord God and was always active in the church. He headed the rosary at St. Edwards mass on Sundays and was a liturgist and loved reading the gospel during services.
Some of Jaime’s other pastimes he enjoyed were reading, collecting everything, photography, watching movies, cooking, and listening to music. He loved going to the library at the least every other week and had enough books to open up his own library. He also shared his love of reading with his daughters and granddaughter and could often times be found sitting in his favorite recliner with a good book.
When it came to collecting things there was nothing off limits for Jaime. His collections ranged from books, watches, sharks teeth, rosaries, stamps, fishing poles, and pictures. He also never went anywhere without his camera. He loved taking pictures and if you were around him you were never safe.
Movies and television watching were another recreation he enjoyed. He especially liked series and was sad when they closed his favorite place Blockbuster. One of his latest favorites were telenovelas and he loved to talk about them afterwards. He also loved cooking and was always trying new things in the kitchen. A couple of his specialties were salsas and stir-fry’s.
His love for music was also great as he had a collection of over 10,000 songs that ranged from Bob Marely to Snoop Dogg. And it was his love for music that inspired him to open up his own stereo shop after his retirement.
Jaime B. Mejia, may have been just a person to few but too many he was a remarkable man who lovingly and joyfully fulfilled many titles. He was a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend; just to name a few. He was also one to never shy away from speaking his mind. Yet he always found the most enduring ways to express his compassion to the ones he loved and cherished the most. He loved his family period and there wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for them. Anytime any of his children needed him he would be there. He always made sure to show them love and strength. He taught his children how to be strong and independent. There was never a need or a want when it came to Jaime with his children.
Jaime was a loving husband, wonderful father, and an amazing grandfather.
He will be forever missed, remembered always, and eternally loved.
Jaime B. Mejia is survived by his:
Wife- Adela Andrade Mejia
Children- Melissa Mejia
Carmen Andrade Mejia-Hill
Karen Lilibeth Lee
Ramiro Vicentie Biaz Mejia
Dominic Jaime Vicentie Mejia
Mother- Carmen Barragn Mejia
Siblings- Olga Magdaleno, Jose Mejia, Carmen Lomeli, Angie Rodriguez
Anthony Mejia, Denice Mejia, Carlotta Mejia, Ramiro Mejia
And his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
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