James Dennis Temes' Obituary
James Dennis Temes, 74, resident of Lake Butler, Florida, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017 in the E. T. York Care Center, following a long illness.
Mr. Temes was born in Columbia, Tennessee on August 25, 1943 to the late G. W. and Alberta Temes. He grew up in Gainesville, attended Gainesville High School and then began a lengthy career as the owner/operator of Temes Towing. His favorite hobby was drag racing.
He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Temes in 2008 and by his son Shaun in 2012 and a granddaughter, Heather White in 2013.
He is survived by his son, Mark (Robin) Temes, of Graham; grandchildren, Shaun Temes, Jr. and Jennifer Markham and Kevin, Levi, Cole and Brandy Temes. He was blessed with 12 great grandchildren
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 from 5 to 7 P. M., in the Williams-Thomas Funeral Home Downtown, 404 North Main Street, Gainesville. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606.
What’s your fondest memory of James?
What’s a lesson you learned from James?
Share a story where James' kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with James you’ll never forget.
How did James make you smile?