Name: Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park
Address: Sarasota, FL

It's hard to believe that Jim has been gone a year already...I know his friends must think of him often as I do.....

                                          Ron Furbee
                                           aka " Hayseed"

You will be missed dearly.Rest In Peace  my flower friend. Winnie

Friends since 1958.  We've played a lot of card games and Jimmy always won (or thought he did) and had MANY fun times together. I will miss him like no one else in my life.   I loved him like a brother and he was my best friend.

Ron and family our hearts and thoughts are with you.   

Jimmy, Divine Miss M, you made me smile, laugh loudly, and taught me how to walk on the stage and dance the night away.  There I was, out of my league, and there you were with kindness that will never leave me.  

I will look for you dancing in the sky.

After my partner Howard Lentz passed away in February 2020, Jim called me every week to see how I was doing and offered his and Ron's help if needed. He and Howard were both florists and had a professional kinship. Howard and I would make a sincere effort to attend Jim's alter ego, Miss "M" where and when ever he would be performing. Howard was always smiling when Miss "M" took the stage. I know that both Howard and Jim are still commiserating in their heavenly home. Miss and love you Jim Neal. 

Ron I’m so sorry to hear about Jimmy.  When I saw you a month or so ago at the grocery you both looked a little tired but then it was the new grocery. 
If I can help with anything please let me know. After I lost John there were times I wanted to talk to someone late at night.  But that’s not always a possibility at two in the morning. Ron I don’t sleep well and you’re welcome to call anytime including two in the morning. My cell number is 306-8906.  
As always, 
Tom

Ron - My heartfelt condolences to you and the family. Jimmy was a  beautiful soul, generous and kind-hearted with a great sense of humor and impeccable style,  whose spirited life and good deeds will be missed by many. RIP, Miss M! May your memory be a blessing.  💕💕

Thank you Momma for all the wonderful years of Shows, Performances Together and your Charity and Friendship. I will always Remember and Love You..

Jimmy will forever live in my heart and mind along with everyone he touched. A more Kind, Giving, Loving Soul their never was. M . who started as a good friend and became my drag mentor who I am proud to say supported me will forever be Loved by us all!!!

I have known Jimmy for 25 years and always considered he and Ron friends. This photo is one of our first living with AIDS charity shows together and I will never forget the loving and welcoming feeling they both entrusted in me. Miss M will forever be my drag mother and Jimmy and Ronnie will forever be my true friends and family!!

Ron our thoughts and prayers are with you tonight. You two shared a wonderful life. Together you helped so many and most of all loved by all! 

Hugs from Brian and I  from Mexico ....

Ronnie, 
Praying that you will be comforted in your loss and blessed in your memories. Jimmy we be missed by all. Keeping you in our prayers. Tom & Amy Lowe

My thoughts are with Ron and Jim's family at this sad time...Jim will be remembered for all his fun, happy times here in the greater Sarasota, Florida...I know he is resting peacefully...

                                                                                 Hayseed 

Always will remember Jimmy’s wonderful spirit.  Heaven is a more wonderful place today.  Ron, love and hugs to you as you go through this difficult transition.

OBITUARY

James F. Neal

February 22, 1935 – March 5, 2021

Robert Toale & Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park

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