James Edward Tolbert Jr., age 42, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Wednesday May 20, 2020. James, was more commonly know by "Jamie", was born in Bastian, Virginia on June 2, 1977. He was a graduate of Edward H. White High School, Jacksonville, Florida. Jamie worked at various local restaurants as a cook, including most recently the newly opened "Shrimply Delicious", "What's Cooking?", and "Trent's Seafood". Jamie was known for his fun, carefree nature among his coworkers, making them laugh at his crazy antics and making the workday go by faster. Jamie loved large family gatherings, and his favorite dish at holidays, was his Mother's mac-n-cheese. Jamie had a passion for cooking, fishing, playing games online, and his Mother's (and his) dogs, Casper and Ruby Brooks (who truly miss Jamie so much).
Jamie was survived by his Mother, Rita Brooks, his two sisters, April Ang and Christina Finley (Brian), and one brother, Jack H. Brooks, Jr.; his nieces and nephews, Kaitlyn Ang, Cassidy Ang, Kolby Ang, Tyler Whitmore, Kristiana Dicks, Taylor Dicks, Gage Finley, Brian Finley, III, Brianna Finley, and a great-niece, Hazely Green; his Aunts, Deanna Green, Marie Greene (Mike), Debbie Dowling (Jim), Roxanne Parker (Scott), Denise Leonard, Johnel Martin, two Uncles, Allen Leonard and Chuck Duska; numerous cousins, friends, and co-workers, who all loved him dearly.
A memorial service and Celebration of Life for Jamie will be held Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Hardage-Giddens, Riverside Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32205. Following the memorial service will be a reception including food and drinks provided in conjunction with "Shrimply Delicious", from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Hardage-Giddens, Riverside Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hgriversidefuneralhome.com for the Tolbert/Brooks family. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the VyStar Memorial Account set up in his name at the VyStar Credit Union.
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