This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, James Franklin Pethel III (Jamie) who was born in Salisbury, North Carolina on July 12, 1983 to Mary Jo Lowder and James Franklin Pethel Jr. Jamie passed away on September 04, 2006 at the age of 23 from a methadone/xanax combination. Jamie is truly missed and was loved by so many.
2007-My 2nd Christmas without you. Missing you so very much.
Happy 24th Birthday in Heaven-July 12, 2007 I miss you so very much. Mom
Mom (Mary and Jamie)
Photo By Tina Porter
www.HARMD.org (Helping America Reduce Methadone Deaths) Please see and sign petition on Harmd
You live in each of our hearts / Steve Ratliff (Friend of Mary )
I got clean on Dec 10, 2007. Had it not been for you Mother's valiant fight in your name, I might have fallen, and others too. You are still with us because by living on through your mother, she has reached out to those addicted, and shared you with ...
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For a life taken too young / Mike Vukmanovic (none)
I did not know you personally but I have known many like you. When I was your age and as were my friends and associates, we did things which were foolish and we were bulletproof.
I walk this world alone now wondering how was I spared...
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The Empty Chair, by Baydon S. / Mary Haynes (Mother)
This is a letter I recently received in the mail after I was contacted by phone by this guy named Baydon whom I never met but this was the best Christmas present that I could have wished for. Baydon, if you ever see this, I w...
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Davi's first Easter / Don Haynes (Step-dad)
Jamie, The Easter weekend has come and gone and we missed you. We had your baby Fri. & Sat. We got him his first Easter basket.Wish you could been here with us.Love, Don
Always Remember / Eileen Pacheco (Grandmother)
Jamie, I love you and miss you so very much and I know how much you loved me. I love your baby, Davi. He is a minature you. Remember you'll always be my baby-man, no matter what. Love, Mawmaw
Jamie's Legacy to Me I have learned more watching Jamie's struggles with addiction than I could have learned from anyone. He taught me so much about what the young addicts go through and I feel I am a much better counselor as a result of my son. This is for you son, you taught me well. I love you and miss you everyday. As I watch your son grow, I will let him know all about you and give him those great big bear hugs you gave and would have given to him. We will watch over him and be the best grandparents any little boy could ever have. Love, Your Mom