James Paul Suit's Obituary
Jim an Honorable man, respected by all that knew him. Hard worker, loved his country, wife, and family.Born in 1918, on April 24th in Walkin, Ok. Baby of the family, son of J.D. and Anna (Mayes) Suit. Raised in the depression, Jim said they never went hungry, they had a farm, raised their own food, hunted and fished daily. Jim entered the Army in December 1940 on the 10th of the month at Fort Sill. He has served in Ireland, Scotland, Wells, crossed the channel to Omaha Beach in vasion 6-6-44. Then placed in Omaha France at the Front, First under fire. Invaded France and Normandy one of the events Jim Recalls, June 5, 1944 (we were crossing the ENC, Channel, it was almost dark, when all at once the ship directly in front of ours went into a million pieces and at the same time a thousand, Jerry planes were over us, un-loading their planes of Bombs. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge, wounded in action in Germany. He fought for our country with pride and love. Retired around April 1, 1965 at Fort Hood Texas as a Major Sargent, World War II veteran, also fought in Korea. Jim met the Love of his Life, LaVerne. They were married in June on the 10th day in 1943. LaVerne traveled with Jim when possible, she didn’t like planes, or ships, so mostly around the united states. They were married 72 years, LaVerne passed away, August 5th, 2015 and Jim passed away January 8, 2016.Visitation will be 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, January 11th, Floral Haven Funeral Home.Funeral Service will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 12th, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel with committal service to follow at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens.
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