JAMES "JIM" ROBERT AFRICA
1935 - 2012
Jim passed away April 6, 2012 at his home in Redding, California.
Jim was born on September 3, 1935 in Santa Monica, California. He graduated from Venice High School, attended Santa Monica City College and Cal Poly State University.
Jim is survived by his wife Suanne Africa, brother Rich (Karen) Africa, all of Redding, California; son Jim Africa of Simi Valley, California; daughter Jill Africa-Barnes of Banks, Oregon; daughter Jody Africa and granddaughter Leka (Henry) 'Anitema of Wailuku, Maui, and grand son Jay Puafisi, attending BYU Provo, Utah. Jim and Sue's son, Jay Robert Africa, passed away in 1983.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to American Heart Association.
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August 8, 2012
Mike Landau
Dear Sue and Family
Sorry to hear the news about Jim. As a neighborhood kid growing up with your family, I always remember that if I was standing to close to the car on the driveway, Jim would stick a rag in my hand and tell me (and anyone else standing around) to wipe down the car. To this day, I sitll think of him when I wash my car! He may have been gruff on the outside, but deep down he was a softie. May his memory be a blessing to all.
April 23, 2012
Jack & Becky Bowles
He called me "the farmer" when we showed up to golf. When we left he would tell us I'll see you tomorrow. I shall miss his joking with us. Our prayers are with him and his family.
April 16, 2012
Richard Pearce
To the Family and Special Friends of "Big Daddy" Jim Africa. My heart is with each and eveyone of you. I enjoyed doing my business with Big Daddy and his Partners at the Jiffy Mart.
April 14, 2012
thomas drake
Jim was family,my kids loved him as we all did.We played golf many times and there was no better friend than "BIG DADDY"
April 14, 2012
John Birka-White
I am very sorry for your loss.I always looked forward to seeing Jim when I went to play golf.He always had a big smile and welcome glad to see you here. I will miss him and remember him everytime I pick up my clubs. May God's love and peace sustain you at this time of grief.
April 14, 2012
Andy Clemens
Jim was a man of who always approached you with a hand shake and a smile. I will miss Jim, for he was a man of "Qualities" that are of few and far between these days.
My condolences to the family.
April 12, 2012
Grant Baker
Dear Africa Family,
I'm very sorry to hear about Jim. I met him shortly after he moved to Redding and opened the Jiffy Mart. He was a kind, funny, classy and a hard working guy.
We talked about sports and also about TV shows like 'Hart to Hart' and 'The Fall Guy' which he was involved with I believe. Jeff Pew, Dana McLemore, Kevin Fidell and Danny Andrago were some of the people he told me about.
I went to a football game with his son Jay at the Univ. of Oregon in 1981 to watch Jay's Venice High classmate Pew play in. Jim and Jay were both great people. I will always remember them.
April 12, 2012
Clinton Wilson
To the Africa Family, I owe so much to "Big Jim". He was a mentor and role model for me at Jiffy Mart. A good man and a great friend.
April 12, 2012
Denise Wallace
To The Entire Africa Family,
Condolences to each and every one of you.
I remember Jim from Jiffy Mart. However, I really got to know and LOVE HIM at the golf course. To say he will be missed is an under statement. Jim was one in a million, positive, always upbeat, funny beyond belief, HONEST, a truly HARD WORKER, and a pretty darn good golfer,(when his back wasn't hurting). He loved his family and was very proud of his children and grandchildren. I can hear his laughter and see his smile. His passing is a great loss to many. I only hope there is CROWN ROYAL in heaven. I do and will miss you my FRIEND. We're happy to donate to the Heart Association in your name because you had such a great big heart!
LOVE and HUGS
Denise Wallace & Lisa Donnelly
April 12, 2012
Dear Jody and Family,
(As were heard from our daughter, Katie, from your facebook page, wanted to forward this message to guestbook, in the event it was not received.)
Along with our condolences to Sue, Jimmie, Jill, Rich, and their Families,
Our thoughts are with each of you in prayer and sincere sympathy, with hearing about the recent loss of Jim.
He was a good person, husband and father, provider for his family.
May you feel strength and compassion, as you share all the wonderful times and memories, that you enjoyed with him.
Again, with sympathy and loving thoughts, from our families to yours.
Ken and Raegene
Katie, Ben and Michael
Kristine, Keith, Collin and Johnathan
April 12, 2012
American Heart Association
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
April 11, 2012
Bob Wagner
To a really nice man.... Jim
And now you he is with his son again.
Condolences to all the family and God Bless you.
Bob and Laura Wagner
April 11, 2012
Larry & Rae Bible
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
April 11, 2012
John Butler
I have had the pleasure of knowning Jim
since the Jiffy mart days! He is one of the GOOD GUY'S and a loss to us all.
April 11, 2012
I've known Jim for many years. Knew him from Jiffy mart and Allens golf course. We are really going to miss him. He would help you out on anything that you needed done. Sorry for your loss. Ron Webb
April 11, 2012
You won't find more wonderful people than the Africa's, Jim, Sue, Jimmy and Rich. Our sympathy goes out to the whole family. Never forget you Jim.
Mike & Loxy Morgan
April 11, 2012
johnny yount
I've known jim for many years our football pool wil never be the same with out his humarous remarks about the yount clan,Jim had respect for everyone and made everyone fill welcome at the golf course.Jim's glass was always full and never had anything bad to say about anyone,He was a true gentleman and friend,Jim wil be missed by everyone.
April 11, 2012
Brenda Phillips
To Rich, Karen and family...We are sorry for your loss.Know we are thinking of you at this sad time.
April 11, 2012
Jill, Cody, Alex Carr
To Jim's family....
I am SO very sorry for your loss. Jim was such a kind and giving person. My family knew him from Jiffy Mart days...and carried the friendship over to Allan's. My boys are "daily" golfers in the summer...and living next to the course...they would walk up and Jim would welcome them with his big smile...and always had words of adivces and support. They always came home with stories that usually included Jim ..... and what they learned from him.
Rest in Peace Jim....you will be greatly missed.
April 11, 2012
MARK CROXELL
Jim was a good man who would give you his shirt of his back if you needed it , I have known jim for years from allens golf course and helping him at his house I am going to miss jim you can't find a better man then Jim I hope he is in heaven playing poker with bob silva You both are missed everyday by me and the boy's at the course R.I.P.
April 11, 2012
Wendy Pearson
To Jim's loved ones,
My husband and I are very sorry for your loss.
We came to know Jim, and his brother Rich, at his little market on Eastside road. Jim always had a friendly smile and welcoming attitude, which conveyed his true appreciation for his customers. Because we lived fairly close to his store, and frequented it often, we were able to get to know Jim a little more than some. When I was 7 months pregnant, my husband and I decided to remodel our bathrooms. The remodel project took our bathrooms out of commission during each day, for a week. At 7 months pregnant not having a bathroom for 8 hours a day is a BIG issue! Jim made it clear to me that, I WAS to make his store my second home. If I needed anything at all, he would help in anyway he could. Jim made me feel like I was family. My husband and I were really disappointed when Jim closed his business, of course, it was purely selfish on our part. We knew that it meant, we wouldn't be seeing him much anymore. In the years since, my husband has been lucky enough to run into Jim in town, and on the golf course. My husband said each time he ran into him that, Jim would stop what he was doing to visit and "catch up".
We want you to know that, Jim had a positive impact on our lives, as we are sure he did with others.
Jim, we will see you again!
Brian and Wendy Pearson
April 11, 2012
Sheryl Sampley (Little)
I remember Jim from "Jiffy Mart" days, living in the Bonnyview area that was our go to store. Jim was always friendly and helpful. So sorry this has happened. He was a great man.
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