JAMES LAWTON COWARD 

James Lawton Coward, 80, passed away at Putnam Community Medical Center on January 9, 2010. 

James was born May 15, 1929 to James Lester and Harriett (Gamradt) Coward at the Naval Hospital in Charleston, SC.  He graduated from Crescent City High School in 1947 and entered the naval reserves.  In 1949 he married the love of his life, Barbara Kent Smith in Micanopy, Florida. 

Through the years he was an owner and operator of several businesses in Putnam County, which included building contracting, a grocery store and a water conditioning business.  In earlier years he was a member of the Lion’s Club.  He last resided in Satsuma.  He was known to his friends as Jimmy and his grandchildren as Pop. 

James is preceded in death by his parents, James and Harriett, and a brother, Franklin.

 He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara, and five sisters, Marie Williams, Barbara Jean (Gene) Byrd, Marlene (Fred) Murdough, and Laurette “Peanut” Adams all of Crescent City; and Lorraine (Marshall) McLeod of Pensacola; sister-in-law, Barbara Coward.  He is also survived by his four children Jane (Jack) Peebles of Dunellon, Gary (Esme) Coward of Crescent City, Roberta (Del) Carmichael of Homosassa Springs, and Michelle (Terry) Fitzgerald of Watkinsville, GA; eight grandchildren:Travis (Joy) Peebles of Dunnellon, Gunnery Sergeant Joseph (Aimee) Carmichael of Cherry Point, NC, Lane Peebles, Christina (Dirk) van Langenberg of Val Verde, CA, Richard Fitzgerald, Watkinsville, GA, 1LT Jonathan (Elizabeth) Coward of Fort Riley, KS, Wesley Fitzgerald, and Daniel Fitzgerald, both of Watkinsville, GA; and six great grandchildren: Peyton and Emily Carmichael, Shelby and Jacob Peebles, Zachary van Langenberg, and Isaac Coward along with many nieces and nephews. 

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Dear Pop, we always loved you and always will. I remember you always being there while we were growing up. I pray that we will see you again.

Dirk and Christina (Coward) van Langenberg, Pop's granddaughter ~ Val Verde, CA

It is very sad to lose my one surviving brother and my blessings go out to Jimmy's children and grandchildren.  Love Sister and Aunt Peanut

Laurette Coward Adams,sister to Jimmy ~ Crescent City, Flroida

We are thinking of you all.

Lorraine, Catherine and Marshall McLeod ~ Atchison, Kansas

Pop, We have not lost you, because you are in our hearts forever. We will miss your sense of humor, your smile and the sound of your voice. We will always love you !!!!

Terry Fitzgerald ~ Watkinsville,Georgia

I Will miss you big brother and will always remember the the fun times we had when you and others stopped by for a cup of coffee  good conservation

Marie Williams ~ Crescent  City Fl

Uncle Jimmy will be missed. Barbara and family, we are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I used to run into Uncle Jimmy at the post office and have some nice chats. I will miss that.

Diana and Lorie ~ Crescent City Fl

Shawn Adams ~ Jacksonville, FL

We are very sorry to hear about Jimmy's passing.  You are in our hearts.

Joyce (Newbold) and David Young ~ Jasper, GA

Nana, Gary, and family,
I have many fond memories of Pop from when I lived in CC.  He will be truely missed by everyone who knew him.  I'm glad to have known him and called him Pop.  My heart is with you.

Stephanie (Newbold) Whitfield ~ Jasper, GA