Jim contacted me a number of years ago as part of his family history research.  He and I were first cousins twice removed, he was "Uncle Fred's" son and my late grandmother's first cousin; I am two generations younger than Jim.  We corresponded through the mail and I shared family history information with him that I had accumulated while living near Springfield, and in later years when I went home and continued my research.  I took a business trip to Jacksonville in the early 1990's and met Jim in person; he was kind enough to collect me at the airport, allow me to visit in his home, share a meal, and he took me to my hotel.  He was one of the sharpest, most intelligent and professional, and most gracious men I ever met.  I regret not staying in touch with him after that visit and I will always remember how impressed I was with him and how kind and welcoming he was to me.

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James Freeman Randolph

December 23, 1924 – June 28, 2019

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