June 2011: Mr. Zaccheus James

Treasure Beach Forum: Profile: June 2011: Mr. Zaccheus James
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By TBNet on Wednesday, June 01, 2011 - 11:00 am: Edit Post

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Once again we are highlighting one of our senior citizens of Treasure Beach, Mr. Zaccheus James.

He is the second child born to his parents, Thomas and Rosetta James, his siblings Emlin, Ethel, Lettie, Henry, Charles, and Rosetta predeceased him, leaving him and his baby sister Pearl. He was born on October 18, 1914 and so he is now ninety-six years old. He got married to the love of his life, Estella Gordon . The union produced nine children; namely: Aaron, Renardo, Herval, Berbeth, Calfie, Vivienne, Sylvan, Vivie and Evril.

His favourite colour is blue and his favourite dish is fish and bammy.

Tooto, as he is affectionately called, said that these are better days when compared to those in which he grew up. There were no vehicles then, he had to buy cassava and return home to get it prepared before they could have dinner.

He started fishing at a tender age. Tooto said he got his first roll of wire from his father. He started his life long career of fishing at Calabash Bay then he went to other fishing beaches before returning to Calabash Bay fishing beach.

In pursuit of a better life for himself and his family he migrated to England in 1959, he sent for his two older sons, Aaron and Renardo, but being the family man he is he pined after his wife and children he left behind and returned after three years, he then assumed his fishing and farming, at the age of seventy his children decided he has worked long enough and he should retire, reluctantly he took their advice.

At age ninety six he is still very smart, he remembers everything and can trace almost all family history in Treasure Beach. He attributes his longevity to serving God and having a cheerful spirit all the time.

Tooto said he would like to see the people of Treasure Beach work hard to achieve and also to serve God. His advice to the youths of this community is to stay away from drugs. He regards Treasure Beach as a "God blessed" place.

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This profile was written by the following Sandy Bank Primary School student:
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Student:Debrena Lyons
Age:11
Grade:6

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Please add your comments or messages for Mr. Zaccheus James below:


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By shanae blake on Wednesday, June 01, 2011 - 08:55 pm: Edit Post

HHHEEEYYY!!!! Grandpa looking good & tooto u are a very special ggrandfather to all your grand-children & also great-grand-children we are proud to have you at the age of 96 and to tell us all about the old time things that makes us
laugh well done debbie love u tooto

Fr:shan on behalf of ur loving ggrand children


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Nanlin. on Wednesday, June 01, 2011 - 09:42 pm: Edit Post

Hi pappy so nice to see your profile you are looking great keep up the good work we love you.
nanlin and ernie.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rebecca on Wednesday, June 01, 2011 - 09:49 pm: Edit Post

I had so much fun taking Mr. James' photo. He had me laughing and joking around in just a few minutes. Now I know where Silvan gets his great sense of humor from!

So glad you are being highlighted this month Mr. James and may you continue to laugh each and every day.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Vivienne&Blakie on Wednesday, June 01, 2011 - 10:32 pm: Edit Post

To the greatest father in the world, I am proud to have you as my dad you was a hard working man to make sure that we were well taken care of, you are a kind, loving dad we all appreciate what u have done for us .Pop's my soul is blessed to hear you singing those lovely songs & to talk about God's goodness,dad am glad to see you on the profile looking good at the age of 96.

May God continue to keep u in the palm of his hands
well done Debrena
Fr:Vivienne & Blakie (love u very much dad)


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Vel on Thursday, June 02, 2011 - 08:35 am: Edit Post

Hey uncle Zacchues, it's so good to see you as the profile person for this month...I like that beautiful photo of you.What I saw in this photo, is who you really is, always been a happy person, giving jokes,tracing family tree, talking about God, singing, and if anyone fall in love, he has some very good advise for you :-). I have know uncle Zacchues from I was very young, He's a very loving, caring and sharing person. I just want to say to you, it's a blessing to see you still looking good at the age of 96. Continue to live for the Lord, and be a role model in Treasure Beach, and stay kool until we meet again...Miss you!!


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Tracian James on Thursday, June 02, 2011 - 12:48 pm: Edit Post

This profile was well written and captures the true nature of Pa Tooto. I too can agree with the fact that he is always jovial and can always put a smile on your face. When it comes to remembering things, my grandfather is far better than me, eventhough he is 96. He actually remembers his childhood clear as day and believe me, I can barely remember mine. As Debrena so rightly put it, he can trace any family history in Treasure Beach.

Love you Grandpa......looking forward to your 97th birthday.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dawn on Thursday, June 02, 2011 - 04:53 pm: Edit Post

You can see the spirit of this truly remarkable human being reflected in his children. What a tremendous blessing it is to attain this age and I cannot think of another human being who is more gracious and deserving. May the sun always kiss your face Mass Zaccheus. God bless you always.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By cuz on Thursday, June 02, 2011 - 05:18 pm: Edit Post

Hey Nanlin good to see u on treasurebeach.net. I didnt know u still read it, because i dont see u response to no sympathy chart or anything at all,
kiss ernie for me.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Berbeth on Thursday, June 02, 2011 - 07:01 pm: Edit Post

Hey Dad,it's so nice to see you are highlighted this month,you are looking great, that smile of your's just made my day.I just want to tell you once more that you are the best father anyone could've ask for,always there for me when the going gets tough.Do you know you are my HERO?you are the wind beneath my wings,even at age 96 I still ask your advice and your approval means the world to me.
Stay as sweet as you are dad, I love you so very much.
Thumbs up Debbie for a job well done,love you.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Carmel/Hursley on Thursday, June 02, 2011 - 05:23 pm: Edit Post

To Brother Zacchus It is great to see you on Profile We will always treasure the thoughts we shared at your 95th Birthday Party.We were really inspired by your outstanding memory and the songs you always sung for us.

You are looking great and keep trusting in the Lord.We all love you.

My grand neice you have done a good job.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Garnie & family on Thursday, June 02, 2011 - 06:26 pm: Edit Post

Hey my hero you are looking real good your are special grandfather, you alway's encourage me as a young man to live for God ,at the age of 96 you are not even taking one tip of medication you are bless from your head to your toes.stay strong, hold your bat for one hundred and over

Fr:your loving grandson garnie and family


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Alecia Buchanan on Thursday, June 02, 2011 - 09:37 pm: Edit Post

The STRONGEST actions for a man is to love himself, be himself, and shine amongst those who never believed!appreciate what you have, who loves you and who cares for you. Grandpa taught me how to do all of d above, tooto you are a hero indeed...I LOVE U DEARLY... 96!!!!!!:-)


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Lisa on Friday, June 03, 2011 - 07:38 am: Edit Post

Hi Uncle Tooto, It's good to see your smiling face...Congratulation to you for being our Profile Person of the month. You've always been a very loving uncle to me, and I'll never forget you.It's a blessing to see that God has bless you with 96 years. Continue to live for God. Love you...:-)
Fr. Lisa ( Vel daughter )


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By fay moxam on Friday, June 03, 2011 - 10:17 am: Edit Post

Beautiful profile. for a wonderful man u are looking very well at 96..god bless


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Verona Powell-Reid on Friday, June 03, 2011 - 04:17 pm: Edit Post

Hi there Maas Zacheus it's so nice to see you on the internet. I have so much memory of you,like when I was a child and you and my Dad lived like brothers, how the two families even used to walk to church together. You are 96 years young but you never lost your smile. May the good Lord bless you with his richest blesings. Keep smiling. God loves you and so do I.
Verona


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Naman.L.James on Saturday, June 04, 2011 - 10:21 am: Edit Post

Hi Maas zacheus i am delighted to see you have been nominated for this month profile you are still looking smart and boasy and to be 96 is truly atestiment to all that is good and love your children has bestowed on you have a wonderfull time best wishes NamanN


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By KAYON SIMON on Saturday, June 04, 2011 - 08:26 pm: Edit Post

WELL SAID THAT IS REALLY SWEET I,M PROUD OF U DEBBIE,FROM YOUR GODMOTHER ,YOUR AUNTY KAYON LOVE U BABY


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By owen Gordon on Sunday, June 05, 2011 - 06:06 pm: Edit Post

Hi maas zackie you are looking real good I am proud to see, you are such a kind and loving and a friendly man I remember when I was growing up as a young boy I used to come to see side to cut fish from the fisher men but some of them would run me, but not you, you would give me your bailer with some fish to go and sell, and say go get your little money, if you dont catch much fish I still a get a little money, the good that you have done God give to you long life

God bless you nuf nuf respect


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Christine on Monday, June 06, 2011 - 05:42 pm: Edit Post

Hi uncle Zaccheus its nice to have my daughter doing this profile with you. You really look good at the age of 96 . I enjoy the times we spent together . You are a wonderful granduncle continue to live for the Lord. Love you from Christine Lyons and family


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Taneisha James on Monday, June 06, 2011 - 11:31 pm: Edit Post

Looking nice grandpa tooto.. I love this profile of you. You always have a pretty smile. I remember when we use to sit and talk and lough. I love you pappy and i will always.. Every well done Debbie love you..


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By whitie on Tuesday, June 07, 2011 - 09:10 pm: Edit Post

hey toot's lovely profile looking great at 96.I miss those fun times we use to have those old times story u use to tell not to mention those jokes. I long to play with those cheeks keep holding your bat I se u soon grandpa.
Great job Debbie


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Lucy on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 10:31 am: Edit Post

Looking good uncle Zacheus continue to live your life for the lord and be happy, good job Debbie remember now the sky is the limit, love you, Aunty Lucy


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By natasha bennettl on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 02:23 pm: Edit Post

OH MY GOD U LOOK GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!SHE IS LIKE THE TREASURE IN THE SEA !!BEST FRIENDS FOR LIFE


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Robert on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 08:57 pm: Edit Post

Mass Zaccheus you are looking great , glad to see you profiled, you were so kind to my sister and me when we would come to seaside after school on Fridays, may God continue to bless you


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By clinton R on Friday, August 19, 2011 - 08:33 pm: Edit Post

Well written Debrena, Just one typo should be Uncle Zak,"reSUMED" his fishing,instead of "assumed" otherwise it sure is a thoughtfull Biography of a great sun of our little part of the world!I didn't see uncle Zak, the last two times I was out,I was told he is slowimg down a bit,I hope I see him when next I come out.Bigup to Ernie and Nanlin,Its your cousin Clinton


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Juss saying on Friday, August 26, 2011 - 02:45 am: Edit Post

Uncle Zak is a great 'sun' indeed, Clinton R.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By yona on Saturday, October 08, 2011 - 08:28 pm: Edit Post

hey grandpa you are a loving and kind person i hope many more birthday to come i love you by loving granddaughter yona


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Vivienne & Blakie on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 12:39 pm: Edit Post

Pappie I just want to wish you a happy 97 birthday and I hope you will live to see many more and I thank God that he had given you long life and good health thats a blessing I love you pops keep as sweet as you are


Fr:Vivienne& Blakie


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By J Gordon on Friday, November 04, 2011 - 11:54 am: Edit Post

Hey maas Zackie I just want to wish u happy 97 belated birthday I hear you spend a good time at jacsprat enjoy life as much as u can you are looking good on your profile

hope to see you xmas God bless u


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jenny ReynoldsNelson on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - 03:50 pm: Edit Post

Hello Sandy Bank Students; THANKS to each of you for profile of the month.YOU are doing A SUPER job.You keep me connected to the memories of my early childhood in Treasure Beach and at Sandy Bank School,you have wonderful Teachers and Parents and you live in a caring community.Please continue to keep us informed.I would like to know more about your school and your TEACHERS past and present.Keep up the GOOD WORK.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By jenny reynolds nelson@jens_joy@yahoo.com on Sunday, October 14, 2012 - 03:13 pm: Edit Post

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHEN YOU PLAN TO POST THE NEXT PROFILE? IS THERE A PROBLEM? PLEASE LET US KNOW.I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR WONDERFUL STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE WHO HAVE INSPIRED YOU.THIS INFORMATION ABOUT PEOPLE YOU RESPECT AND ADMIRE IS OF GREAT VALUE FOR THE COMBINED GOOD OF SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY.PLEASE RESPOND,YOU COULD INCLUDE THE NAME OF YOUR TEACHER ADVISOR WITH PERMISSION TO DO SO, I DO WANT TO HEAR FROM SANDY BANK SCHOOL.I AM A F-O-R-M-E-R STUDENT.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Vivienne& family on Sunday, January 26, 2014 - 04:37 am: Edit Post

Pappie two sad years since you leave us, what a tremendous blessing to have had u as our dad, to love and care for us, we miss you so much a million times we cry, remembering you is not hard because you live on in our hearts, since you had to leave us a part of us went you, Pappie we love u yes, but God loves you best, sleep on Our hero, sleep on take you rest.


from: vivienne & fAmily


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Tricia James on Saturday, March 01, 2014 - 03:20 pm: Edit Post

R.I.P. uncle, your baby sister has joined you and the rest of the family, we love and miss all of you