James "Jim" Blythe

Jim Blythe, age 85, of Edgewater, Florida, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 at his home in Edgewater.

Born in Concord, North Carolina, to James and Lelia Bell Blythe; Jim married the love of his life, Claudia W. Warmack.  He worked in sales for many years, selling a variety of things over his lifetime. Jim served in the National Guard for 7 years and was a  member of the Elks New Smyrna Beach Lodge. He enjoyed hunting, camping in his RV, cruising and traveling to the islands.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Claudia; daughter, Karren Hellyer of Edgewater; three sons, Larry (Tammy) Blythe of Sanford, Tim (Sunday) Blythe of Sorrento, and Christopher (LouAnn) Blythe of Osteen; eight grandchildren,  Jared, Lelia, Courtney, Tara, Geneva, Bradley, Krystal, and Paul; and eleven great grandchildren. Jim is preceded in death by his parents. 

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Settle-Wilder Funeral Home, with the Reverend Lauren Dunkle, VITAS HealthCare, officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be Thursday, July 20, 2023 from 1:00p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Settle-Wilder Funeral Home.

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