James “Jamie” Allan Heath
A celebration of life service for James “Jamie” Allan Heath, 39, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Faith Assembly Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Jamie passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus at 8:45 a.m., Saturday, July 4, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born April 23, 1976, at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Jerry and Donna Heath. He attended the State School in West Plains from 1989 until graduation in 1997. During those years he formed many lasting friendships with his teachers and classmates. Following his time at the State School, Jamie attended Let’s Go training center in West Plains until November of 2014. Jamie was a very tender hearted boy who loved everyone. Every girl he met instantly became “his girl”. He loved going to school each day and seeing his friends and teachers. Jamie was a member of Faith Assembly and attended faithfully. He could always be heard saying amen and lifting his voice in praise to God. Many lives were touched by his joy and genuine love. Jamie always had a smile on his face and was quick to kiss the hand of everyone he saw and say “I love you”. He loved serving at the hospitality booth with his parents each Sunday at church greeting new guests. Jamie loved his family very much. He was very close with his sister Renee’, who lives in Troy, Missouri and loved her reading books to him via skype. Jamie was his older brother’s shadow growing up and loved listening to Jerry Wayne preach. He always insisted on walking up onto the platform with Jerry Wayne following each service. His niece and nephew, Kaitland Taylor and Corbin Jaxon, were his favorite play mates. They were always wrestling together and spending time at his house. He loved attending their ball games and yelling their names. Jamie loved his sister-in-law, Bethany Ann, and loved giving her kisses. Jamie was loved so much by his parents, Jerry and Donna, who faithfully cared for him day in and day out. He loved getting McDonald’s with “jerry the dad” and was very protective of “momma Donna”. Jamie could always be found holding his Ernie toy and his favorite toys were “noise toys”. Jamie loved all his friends, family and extended family and was loved by all.
He is survived by his parents, Jerry and Donna Heath, of the family home; one sister, Renee’, Troy, Missouri; one brother, Jerry, wife, Beth, West Plains; niece and nephew, Kaitland Heath and Corbin Heath, West Plains; and many aunts, uncles and cousins around the nation.
Jamie had many physical challenges in his lifetime, including his recent battle with liver cancer. During the last six months, his life was blessed with the presence of two loving nurses, Jessica Andrews and Cassie Smith. Despite the many obstacles Jamie faced in his lifetime, he and his family saw many miracles and answers to prayer. During the last year many churches and believers all across the nation came together to pray for the healing of a boy most had not had the privilege to meet. Jamie left a legacy of love that will live on in many hearts.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Melinda Jenkins
July 6, 2015 @ 5:26 pm
Dear Lord,
Please wrap your arms around this family and give them peace knowing that Jamie is safe in your arms. There is no more pain and no more suffering because he is with his Lord and Savior. In the days to come, help his friends and family to remember the happy times and joy this young man brought into their lives. We thank you for that he touched so many lives and brought joy to those he met. His life was a living testimony of Your love. In Jesus Name we pray. Amen.
Shelly Frank
July 7, 2015 @ 10:16 am
My heart breaks for the family, but I am so happy for Jamie. I just see him running with Jesus, laughing, falling back on the green grass of Heaven and guessing the shapes of clouds with Jesus. My prayer is for your family to find the peace that Holy Spirit will give you for your physical loss of Jamie. You will always have him in your thoughts and heart for eternity, and that comforts me. Be blessed and know He has you in His hands an we have you in our prayers my friends. Love ya and Like ya!!!!
Nurse Debbie from school
July 8, 2015 @ 6:04 am
I feel blessed to have known Jamie during his years at school. I know he will be greatly missed by family and friends. Many blessings to his family.
john andrews
July 8, 2015 @ 2:13 pm
for the short time I known Jamie he was one of the nicest person I ever met he will be miss by me and my family I praise the Lord Jesus Christ that he is with him and no more pain is with him Lord I ask you look after the health family give them strength and love knowing that you are here with them Amen
Bob & Martha Anderson
July 9, 2015 @ 1:43 pm
Jamie was a very special person and loved by all. He shared his love in a very special way with everyone he came into contact with. He touched so many lives and will always live on in the memory of each a every person. He will be missed but will be reunited with friends and family. Our thought and prayers are with the family during this time of loss,
Bob & Martha
Larry & Jane Pingleton
July 9, 2015 @ 9:56 pm
I can’t say that we knew Jamie well, but we knew him well enough to know that he loved everyone with an honesty and innocence that I wish all people could have. He was blessed in life with a wonderful loving family. For them I pray for the peace that comes with knowing that you will be with him again some day. Remember Jamie for the smiles, laughter and joy that he brought into each of your lives, We will all miss him.
Larry, Jane, Seth & Emma
marty Puckett
July 11, 2015 @ 7:06 am
Our prayers & thoughts are with your family at this time. Jamie was such a blessing to everyone who knew him! This is the time for you to fill your home and your hearts with the presence of God and allow Him to heal & comfort you. Jamie is now dancing before the throne of God!. May your family be blessed beyond measure.
Ponch & Marty Puckett
Michelle
July 20, 2015 @ 7:30 am
My family and I would like to offer our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Jamie was a special person who loved life and people. He set a very good example of how we should treat all people, that they are all loveable! We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are never alone. Turn to the Holy Scriptures for guidance and to help soothe your heart. Psalms 34:18 assures us that God is near to those broken at heart and crushed in spirit. Please accept our deepest sympathies.