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Passing of an old friend... - doctorwayne - 06-28-2014
I learned today, from a friend, of the passing of a former Member here, Jim Marksbery.
I knew Jim only through this Forum and the "other one", but enjoyed his contributions and his comments. May he rest in peace.
There's a little more information HERE.
Wayne
Re: Passing of an old friend... - Ralph - 06-28-2014
Oh, I am sorry to hear that. I always enjoyed his posts. He had a good sense of humor and an approach to modeling as fun that I admired. The boats he made for his harbor scene inspired my own scratch built efforts. He was a gentleman and will be missed.
Ralph
Re: Passing of an old friend... - Running Bear - 06-28-2014
Sorry to hear of this. I enjoyed seeing Jim's work here and on '2Guys'.
Re: Passing of an old friend... - ezdays - 06-28-2014
Oh my, that is really a tragedy. Jim was an outstanding modeler as well as a real gentleman and friend to us all. He will be missed by just about everyone in the model railroading community.
Re: Passing of an old friend... - MountainMan - 06-28-2014
I didn't know him, but the passing of a member is always sad.
Re: Passing of an old friend... - Tyson Rayles - 06-28-2014
I remember him well, so sorry to hear this. He was a really nice guy and a great modeler, my best wishes and condolences to his family and friends.
Re: Passing of an old friend... - nachoman - 06-28-2014
Not long after I joined the old site that became the Z place, 2guyz split off, so I didn't interact with Jim too much. I did browse the 2guyz from time to time, and was an occasional member. JIm will be missed.
Re: Passing of an old friend... - Brakie - 06-28-2014
Sorry to hear that..Condolences to his family.
Re: Passing of an old friend... - thoroughbreed - 06-29-2014
The "sheriff" will be greatly missed. :angel:
Re: Passing of an old friend... - LiveSteamer - 06-30-2014
This is so sad. Jim was a great inspiration to many and a good friend. I know he had some health problems going on but haven't heard anything for awhile. The modeling community has lost yet another great modeler and friend. :cry:
Re: Passing of an old friend... - Sumpter250 - 07-01-2014
If I remember correctly - - - ( fat chance of that happening
at my age ) it was one of the members of 2 guys that "pointed me in the right direction" ......here ! 
While I was there, I came to know Jim, and considered him a friend.LiveSteamer wrote:
"This is so sad. Jim was a great inspiration to many and a good friend. . The modeling community has lost yet another great modeler and friend."
In the stage play that is life, Birth is "enter, stage left". Life is the "stage presence". Death is "exit stage right".
In the world of model building, Model railroading, Jim had a powerful "Stage Presence", and no "small influence" in my life.
He taught, I learned, and my days are the better for it.
Be at peace good friend.