Birth date: Aug 24, 1943 Death date: Jun 16, 2019
MCGUIRT III, James William, graduated to Eternal Life on June 16, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. How this exceptional man was loved by so many throughout the world. He was born in Tampa, August 24, 1943 to Jim and Betty McGuirt. He atten Read Obituary
I was Jim’s drummer with Jim McGuirt and Company and The Satellites. What a presence he was, and one of the best singers, if not the best, that I backed in my own 55 years of clubbing . A lot of memories, a lot of venues, but he never let anything be first in his life over his family. If there’s a Rock and Roll Heaven.....
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Jim was lead guitarist and musical arranger in our band and vocal group (The Echelons) in Misawa Japan. A super nice guy and dedicated musician. Rest In Peace Jim. Milton Coleman - lead singer, The Echelons
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Jim, I will always remember our problem solving sessions after Romeo's on fridays. Rest in peace my friend. God bless Patti and your family.
Tom Quintrell
Since hearing of Jim's death, my mind has been flooded by recalling so many wonderful life moments all the way back to high school days when "The Satellites" brought us together as teenage friends and musicians and continued for many years later. Jim was a multi-talented musician, a great showman who cherished his work. He will be missed..
My condolences to Patti and the McGuirt family.
Mel Ayala
McGuirt Family - I know all too well what the loss of a loved one will mean to your lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We have loved the association of the our family - with yours, for many years. Jim was fun, talented with music and a joy to be around. You will be missed ... Karen Andrews and Family
Papa Jim I will miss you so much. You were such a huge part of my childhood and I will always remember your big bear hugs and dad jokes (mashed potatoes make the best pimples LOL). I love you, Lisa Fitzgerald (D'Alessandro)
Dad, these 46 earth years have been the most wonderful as your son. I am proud to be your son. Thank you for being the best dad I could ever ask for. I miss you so much. I know death is a part of the circle of life, but my temporal earthly body finds it hard sometimes to cope. My spiritual body is perfectly fine with accepting these turn of events. I know you wanted to start playing music again down here in Tampa. I know you wanted mom to be close to Moffit for mom and you wanted me to sing with you and be like old times, I am glad I got to sing with you one last time few weeks ago.
The many fishing trips I had with you from the time I could walk to these last days have been the more memorable. Fishing at Six Mile Creek, Rocky Creek, our lake by our Odessa home. These and many more memories I owe to you. Those memories I have are all because of you and I will never forget them. Thank you dad for everything.
Your son,
James William McGuirt IV
AKA - The Jimmy
Jim was such an extraordinary individual, he will be truly missed. He. Was a good person, kind, caring and patient. He was fun to make music with, I learned so much from Jim, it changed the way I played guitar. I was honored to be his friend.
My Prayers and thoughts to all his family.
Jeff Nate
Colorado
