In memory of Phil Hanes

So, So Sad...such a great family.

— Johnny
November 10, 2010 - 11:38 PM

"Betsy" lived next door to us when she was growing up on Grand Island. She babysat the girls many times & was always very diligent in her duties.

Our hearts & prayers go out to the Robinson family...we mourn with you...Betsy was a wonderful girl & we remember her with love.

Marilyn, Pam & Karen

— Marilyn, Pam, Karen Jamison (Johnson)
November 02, 2010 - 07:48 PM

My sincere condolences go to the family of Mr. & Mrs. Judson. I live in Corinth, MS (Alcorn County), where their plane crashed last week. The accident happened about 10 miles from my home. I have had them & their families on my mind so much these last few days. From what I've read about this couple, they must have been very special & made this world a better place for so many. I certainly wish I could have met them. Rest in peace Mr. & Mrs. Judson and May God Bless your precious children.

— Marsha Whitehead
November 01, 2010 - 03:53 PM

I came to know Jim and Beth through Jim's service on the Alumni Council in the late 90s and early 00s. He brought his keen analytical skills to the Council and was an eager learner about University activities and priorities. More than that, Jim was just a lot of *fun*! His tremendous passion for the Deacs - especially football - was contagious. He and Beth were both so kind and so devoted to their family. They will be missed dearly by all on campus. My prayers are with their children and their extended family.

— Betsy Chapman
November 01, 2010 - 11:29 AM

Jim and Beth were both entrepreneurs. They lived their lives in a very passionate and entrepreneurial way. In their lives and their legacy, they provide wonderful lessons for all of us as we move forward with our lives.

Love - as a couple, family and extended family those nearest and dearest to Jim and Beth were their highest priority.

Friendship - Jim and Beth were open, welcoming, giving and warm in friendship.

Community - Jim and Beth were integral parts of many communities about which they were passionate and in each community they made a difference.

Philanthropy - Jim and Beth set an incredible example of how to be generous with both time and financial resources to have the largest impact.

Fun - Spending time with Jim and Beth was bound to get you in some sort of "trouble" - but you always left with a big smile on your face.

Laughter - Jim and Beth understood that laughter is a human necessity, not a luxury.

We will miss Jim and Beth tremendously but carry forward with us the lessons we learn from their example. Our heartfelt condolences go out to their family.

Debbie ('78, WFU Trustee) and Gary ('77) Lambert

— Debbie and Gary Lambert
October 30, 2010 - 11:40 AM

What a joy to be part of the Judson family! Jim has always been the funny bone of our family times together. Our three boys loved nothing more that attending the Wake Forest football games and getting the chance for Uncle Jim to take them down on the sidelines and watch. Our six year old fondly remembers Uncle Jim as the one who gave him his very first football jersey and his coveted WF foam finger!:) Dean and Lauren are such a beautiful gift that our unpredictable world has been given. Because of their amazing parents, we have no doubt that they will continue to empower our world with the Judson legacy that they have been given... they learned it from the best! Thank you to everyone for your love and prayers.

— Rob and Kathleen Judson
October 29, 2010 - 08:15 AM

I met Jim two weeks ago at a Student/Trustee social event at Wake Forest. Within ten minutes of meeting him I was astonished at how similar our personalities and college experiences were. I remember him telling me a story about his college days and living on his fraternity halls and I found it funny how his story of his fraternity life 30 years ago was verbatim of what my fraternity life is like in college now.
I did not know Jim for very long, but I can say without a doubt that I feel blessed to have met him. Within that hour, I met a man that I hope I would be like as I grow older. The way he carried himself, his ability to instantly make friends with people he met, and the way he brightened up a room with conversation are qualities that many people desire but few people have. When I heard of his death, I instantly felt sadden at the fact that the world had just lost a great man. I feel fortunate to have met Jim.
Jim and his wife Beth will be missed by all lives they have touched, big and small. My condolences and prays go out to their family.

— Luke Schwartz
October 29, 2010 - 05:47 AM