May you rest in perfect peace cousin we all looked up to you when we were kids...I'm in disbelief regarding your passing RIL
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MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. OUR PARENTS WERE FRIENDS AND SO WERE WE. JAMES WAS AN INSPIRATION TO ME IN PASTRY FIELDS TO THIS DAY. IAM BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN SUCH A GREAT, GENTLE AND WONDERFUL PERSON. HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED.
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It’s so hard to believe James is no longer here. My sincere condolences to his family.
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My condolences to the family. His kindness will truly be missed.
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James Holmes was my Classmate Van Horn Falcons Class of 81 It' was good seeing James at the class reunion. RUP my friend ♥️
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My deepest sympathies to the family. James and I connected through the creation of the maple bacon Kronut. My family and I would visit the bakery every weekend for our favorite sweet concoctions. However, it was his love of cars that continued a connection outside of the bakery. We both owned a Mercedes R350 vehicles and often compared maintenance and performance notes at stop lights in Raytown. My prayers extend to you all.
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Prayers of comfort to you and the family. I met James in 1976 such a wonderful person with a good heart. He will be greatly missed but the memories live on.
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From your Aunt Alice and Uncle Rick, we love you and going to miss you.
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My since heartfelt condolences to all that knew and loved James. I pray in the days to come that the memories shared will bring a comfort to your hearts. My prayers are with you all. JudyB
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Sorry to hear Chef James passed. He was the coolest of cool.
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Sorry to hear of James passing. I worked at the Westin for 15 years. He was one of the first Afro American Chef I had ever met at the time . A true Professional and Gentleman. My Mother said his Bread Pudding was the best she ever had. He also made my Son's Bitrhyday Cake . I know his proudest achievement was being a Father. My deepest sympathy to his Family and Love ones. I hadn't seen James in many years. But his loss still touch me so. That's a testament to kinda if person he was. My he Rest In Peace.
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I meet James at the Westin Crown Center Hotel initially, we continued to be friends through out the remainder of his life. James was a treasure, he is in so many of my memories, He made the wedding cake and chocolate gift boxes when Eddie Adel and I married. He was a constant in our life, most recently he brought his sweet granddaughter Blayde to our son Jack’s high school graduation party…he was so happy just watching her swim that day. I often ran into James around town, and never remember not walking away happy to have seen him. He was always up beat and optimistic. James your kind soul, warm smile, and commitment to being a good person will always remain in my memories of you. Hugs to Taylor and James lV, he was so proud of both of you, know your daddy will be missed by many, me included.
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I remember his kind support and eminent professionalism as I took over his position at the Westin Crown Center, many many years ago. He was a warm, supportive and highly skilled pastry chef and so much more! I'm saddened by his passing. My sincere condolences to his family and close friends.
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