What a lovely profile of a truly lovely man.

I have been lucky enough to call Keith my father-in-law in Jamaica for many years. Although I am not still married into the family, both he and Idova have remained family to me and my daughter, and kept their door and arms open to us.

I have always been able to depend on him for sound advice and opinions in my time living in Jamaica. He has taught me the importance of family, and faith and that we all make our decisions for the right reasons.

I have never known him to judge anyone for anything. He only holds love for people, and encourages people to "live good amongst people".

My daughter Clara (his grandaughter) adores her Grandpa Keith, and although has not had a whole lot of time with him, has enjoyed visiting and asking him questions of the olden days in Treasure Beach. She proudly keeps a picture of her and her Grandpa Keith and Grandma Dova next to her bed, and talks with the picture like she is talking to them. She learned this from her Grandpa Keith, as he has always said that he loves to play with and talk to the pictures of Clara that I send. Arthur connects with people both in his community and family far away in the best way he can.

You have written a wonderful profile Kenroy. Well done. Keep reaching for the stars.... if you want to be a businessman, then keep it as a goal and work hard. You can do it!

Please hug Grandpa Keith for me and your cousin Clara when you see him!

GOOD PROFILE!!!!

Oh What a lovely profile of wonderful person which happen to be my loving uncle Arthur as I look at your picture I just see my Dad.I remember my school days growing up you would make sure that I had lunch even if was the last penny you had, or you would tell Ma-till to give me lunch.Uncle there is so much I could say It would take me hrs.May the good lord bless &keep you till we meet, I will always love you.

Hi kenroy, well written profile you're such a handsome young man. that what the James is all about smile.

Uncle Author you look amazing!! not a wrinkle in your face, For all that you have been through in the last year you look happy and peaceful. The Lords blessing is definitely on you. It gives me great joy to always come to Billys Bay to visit you, knowing you are the only uncle still left on my fathers side. I pray God will continue to bless you I know I don't always call you like I should but you are always in my thoughts. May you live to see many more years, you are a great uncle and you have raised some beautiful children, through all your struggle you stayed focus and strong. Who says hard work make you look old..you are even looking younger than my dad Curly..LOL.

Kenroy you have written a beautiful profile,what a handsome young man you are, stay focus and you will succeed.

This profile is a true reflection of my grandfather.I have been living with him from nine months old until now i am twenty two years and now he is sick i get an opportunity to give back to him some of what he has given me.

This profile is a true reflection of my grandfather.I have been living with him from nine months old until now i am twenty two years and now he is sick i get an opportunity to give back to him some of what he has given me.

You could never put those word together any better Kenroy. My grandfather is a true father to many young people in Billy's Bay he always have very sound advice to many who sits on those big chair on the verandah. He always want whats best for the young people in the community always encouraging and giving them good advice on what they should do with their future. He believes in good strong family values. Both him and my grandmother is such caring and loving people. The door to their home is never close to anyone in need. I remember growing up in that home many of their friends dinner would be waiting for them when they stop by even in the morning young and old would come by every morning for a cup of coffee and no one was ever refuse. I love my grandfather very much and wish many would take some of his out look on life and put it to their way of living.

You are a truly bless man and i hope you will be around for quiet sometime to encourage and advice me and many more

LOVE Keith as we lovingly call you
Granddaughter Andrea, Trey and Zach

mass arthur and miss dova are two of the best people still living in our district of billys bay. so true what you said andrea,because i too got some of his advice.i think they should get the next award,they have give so, so much

mass arthur you are someone i alway respected and may God be with you and help you to feel better. you are a very bless man.
with love mitty and family

Hi Uncle Authur, its so great to see your picture on this web site, Iam so blown away as to how good you look,unfortunately I have not been home since you got sick and I could never image you looked this good,you are as young as ever, everything your grandson said and more is so true of you, you took in everyone into your home, they are always welcome for food and for a place to stay, there is no one that I can think of, that is more deserving for a bigger praise, you was such a hard worker and a giver, there is no words to express that enough. hopefully I will be able to see you real soon, Iam so,so glad to see you have recovered so well,and I love you very much,keep well and stay as young and honsome as you are. your grandson did a good job and he is just as good looking.

Author and Dova helped so many people in Billys Bay, they were the Salvation Army of Billys. Live long good people.

This man whom i proudly speak about luckily happens to be my grandpa.He is truly an industrious and sincere individual.Ever since birth and during my years of maturity, he has been there for me and my family assisting us with what seems to be perpetual support, irrespective of his set back(paralysis),he still gives incalculable advise, that i have always proven to be very beneficial in the shaping of my personality.He has been such an awesome and blaitant mentor and grandpa to me and assumingly all those who were associated with him.He is truly a blessing to all.I love you Grandpa keith written by Sashan Brown(grand Daughter)and i write unbehalf of my mother(Angella James),brother(Troy),sister (Sashian)Dad(Desmond) and basically all those who share the same views that i do about you,but is unable to post their comments to the site.

Hi Sashan-well said well written.

To the greatest dad in the world from your loving son Ernie James.I am very proud to have a dad like you because you was always loving,caring,hard working and was always there for all your kids when we needed you.Although i am far away but my heart,my mind, my spirit and my love will always be there with you.I asked that God will continue to guide,blessed, and protect you.We knows you are ill but nothing is impossible with God he will heal you and let you walk again.
I remains your loving son ERNIE JAMES

It is a great honor to be the grandaughter of this precious man .He is truly one that you can always listen to for advice and then the jokes after.He is a very caring and sharing person never saying no. Good to see you looking so good granpa still have that relaxed look.I pray that God will continue to keep you as he has caused his face to shine upon you.He says many are the afflictions of the righteous BUT the Lord will deliver you out of them all.Keep sweet until i see you all again.Good to see Kenroy ,handsome guy his dad younger identical twin.You can do all things through christ who strenghtens you. Grandaughter LEAH,JULIAN AND GREATGRANSON JOSHUA

hi great grandpa my daddy say you are the best grandpa. me and my little brothers hope to see you soon. we love you, your great grandsons, christopher, justin and kameron.

A well written profile by such a handsome young nephew in law, "boy" you couldn't have written a better biography of your grandfather.

I am very proud and lucky to be the daughter in law of this wonderful person, Keith, for 33 years now. He has been a wonderful mentor and counselor to all. Through all the years that I have known Keith we have had a very good relationship, he was always around to give me real sound advice.I can say he has been a very good counselor to me many times.Keith and sta-dova(wife) will give away there last meal and go to bed hungry.

Keith I was amazed to see how great you look knowing what you have been through with that stroke, but one thing I can see is that with christ in the vessel you are smiling at the storm and as the song writer says "though your ship may be rocking and your sail may be torn you will rest in the eyes of the storm". May you ever keep your eyes focus on the lord; and even though you may not be walking in this present life in the next you will be running and skipping for joy.

Bye for now, but hoping to see you soon!

Love always and forever, daughter in law, Zonie and Family (Anna, Erica, Sophia, Corrie, and Fanchon) and don't forget the great grands we all love you.

"through many dangers,toils and snares you have already come; God's grace has brought you this far and his grace will lead you home." There really is no words suficient to capture just what a fine human being you are. You have given so much to us all your children and grandchildren and countless number of your peers and strangers alike. if you had a dime for your goodness you would be mighty rich but i know you are rich where it matters most. I never could understand why these words were so famous with you "buoy mi jus deh yaah suffa yu nuh", but the great ones always does. They are the ones who choose to carry another man's burden whether it be a hungry family or a parent with no money for their kids for school,or a daughter or son in a bind you find a way to give of your nothing so life for someone else can go on. Those are the words of a man who is depleted by acts of selflessness day in and day out, the kindness of a heart that moves with compassion for his fellowman,a man who invest so much in giving with minimal earthly reward or gain. your life is like a perpetual sacrifice, always emptying the pantry to give to the neighbor, handing him your morsel of meal because it is too small to share so you go without so he can have, yet no one knows you are left without. How do we begin to say thank you are where would we even start. I am beyond proud to know, to have and to call you my grandpa.I hope i can be half the man you are cause that would be pretty special. William Sheakspare said "Be not afraid of greatness, some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them". You exemplify everything yo me that is great,from your hardwork, your humility, your compassionate heart, your integrity, your contributions to the survival of your fellow citizens through endless, selfless acts of kindness, you are pretty special in my eyes and you will live on in me, in my children and in so many who will remember and share those moments when you Grandpa made a difference in their lives. I now we can never adequately give you your due honor but remember these words as you draw closer to home," You have fought a good fight,You have finish your course, You have kept the faith; Henceforth now, there is laid up for you a crown of righteouness which the Lord the righteous judge shall give you on that day". stay strong and keep on keeping on. I know ma is taking good care of you and God sure know what he was doing when he put you too together because every great man needs an equally great woman and ma has been your better half for so long, and you're still riding the waves together makes me so proud that there is way to make it, together side by side, through thick and thin, sickness and health for better for worse, thanks once again for being to me a great example and my hero is so many things and in so many ways, Love you Rohan and the family.

Rohan, that is a beautiful tribute to your grandpa. It has left me with a sense of the essence and impact of his being. Beautiful and powerfull!!

I don't know this gentleman at all, but his grandson has captured what I saw mirrored in his kind, peaceful, loving and wrinked face. Truly the eyes are windows to the souls, wrinkles tell the story of faith and hope. I just wanted to say that his kind and gentle face said it as well as his grandson did.

Kenroy, you are such a handsome young man. Your smile is infectious. Follow your dreams, for the sky is the limit.

In Feb. 2008 my husband and I were introduced to Mister James and Idova by his daughter Mrs. Millicent Clarke (Millie). It was just a short meeting but enough time to tell that this is a very SPECIAL family. Millie is a true delight. It is wonderful to hear all these loving comments. We enjoyed learning about Auther in the book "NEAR A FAR SEA". We will pray every day for your health and safty. And for all of Jamaica. Until we meet again(hopefuly in Feb 09)
Your Friends,
Jim and Donna

Ol' Buddy that's what I would call him, because he was more than a grandfather to me. Like all people he came in contact with, he has made such an impact in my life. If not for him I wouldn't be the man I am today. I am not only proud to have him as apart of my life, but greatful for being able to say "that's my Ol' Buddy". I remember the days growing up as a boy watching my grandfather build boats with his chisel & hatchet. He used to always tell me "your a man when you can turn your own house key". It's funny how the words of wisdom he shared with us would make more sense over the years. I thank God for all that he has taught me over the years. I have learned from him that making it in the world and being successful in life is not about having money, it's about having the right people by your side to get through the hard times & the everyday struggles. He taught us that having God in our lives was imortant. My gransfather believes if you believe in God you can overcome the many struggles & opticles that life puts before us. I haven't seen my grandparents in over 11 years & because of this it has been a very difficult time for me. I wish I had told them more often how much I love them & how much they mean to me. I only hope that someday I will get the chance to tell them face to face. I also hope for my grandparents to one day meet there great-grandson Zackary. Stay strong, be positive & always keep God in heart. Love always, your grandson Jermaine & great-grandson Zackary. Looking forward to seeing you soon!

First of all i want to congratulate kenroy James for doing such a wonderful profile. Secondly i would like to say i have known this man Arthur James (Keith) for the past ten years and i must add that he has been a great father-in-law to me and also a great dad and grand-dad for my husband John James and our two beautiful daughters, Julisa and Janeil James.
I have also known this man as a very dedicated christian and his love for God is endless. There is not a Sunday he would be absent from church, he is queit, honest, hardworking and kind to his wife, children and to the people of his community and to all those who know him.Keith we love you.
From your son John,daughter-in-law Sophia and grand-daughters Julisa and Janeil.
We all love you

Hi Mr James, my name is Delamarch B.K.A. Sis Dell from Miami Florida
I have not had the opportunity of meeting you yet .Notice I say yet, which means I hope to meet you soon.
I have heard so many great things about you, it's like we've already met and so I leave you with these few words.
Man of God continue to cast all your care upon Jesus, knowing always that He cares for you, and your gracious God will impart health, strength, blessing, favor and longevity to you, his Son. God Bless Sister Dell

Keith you look well i can't believe it's you,looking at you bring back memories of the times gone by.I hope when i come back to Jamaica i will still see you sitting on your varanda,looking good as you are in this picture.
I admire the way you use to talk to me as if i am your daughter,you are like a father,grandfather and uncle to me and i just want to say how much i appreciate it.Meeting you and getting to know you is a privilage for me,as no one in the community would do what you are doing.
May God forever bless and keep you that your days upon the earth may be long,i am hoping to see you soon.
KAMESHA HENRY-GORDON.(JEFTA AND BRANDON)

I knew Arthur James very vaguely when he and his brother Curley came to Sandy Bank school. He was a quiet unassuming young man and obviously he will leave a positive impact on the communiity he has lived in all these years. We are related but I am not sure how, because my father Alfred (Keith) James did not explain how he was related to Arthur's father David. He said they were cousins. I left Treasure beach when I was 14 and attended high school in Kingston but I still remember the names of many people in TB. and I have visited quite often. It is a vastly different place from what I remembered. Congratulations Arthur on a life well lived and the christian examples you are leaving behind.God bless you richly.
Raymond James, Toronto, Canada

Hi James this is one of Curley daughter who to lived in Toronto Canada please send me your email address thank you.

Gloria James.

Not bad... Not bad.

handsome boy .i hope u work hard for it and may god be with you and there is no such word as i can't it is i MUST ARCHIVE MY GOALS .study your book i know it is not nice to study sometimes but at the end of the day u will not be sorry

We all share in the loss of this great man.

Mass Arthur will forever be remember, was such a good man. Him n Miss Dova take care of so many people that needed help. Alway have a good word about the Lord for everyone he talk with. Miss Dova you are a very good wife who take care of your husband to the very end. May God give you peace n comfort in the very difficult time. May sympathy to his children and the rest of the family.