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Old 03-10-2010, 11:53 AM
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It is with a heavy heart that I make this announcement about the untimely and unexpected passing of our friend and AOS Judge Jim Clarkson

Sadly, Jim passed away this morning after a brief illness.
A huge loss to his family, friends and the orchid world.

Most people in Florida orchid societies know Jim as he was a judge at many many shows over the years and also made a name for himself with the plants he grew personally.

It was truly an honor to know him and he will be missed by all. I will post memorial arrangement information as I get it.

Rest In Peace Jim
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Thank you for letting us know, Sue.
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Sadly, Jim passed away this morning after a brief illness.
A huge loss to his family, friends and the orchid world.

Most people in Florida orchid societies know Jim as he was a judge at many many shows over the years and also made a name for himself with the plants he grew personally.

It was truly an honor to know him and he will be missed by all.

Rest In Peace Jim
Yes, It was an honor to know him. He was such a wonderful person!!! I still cannot belileve that we will not see him anymore!
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Such sad news. Rest in peace Jim
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I am sorry to hear about Jim Clarkson passing today. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends............
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The Memorial Service for Jim Clarkson will be this coming Sunday, March 14th, at 2:00 PM at the USF Botanical Gardens. As the Curator of the Orchid Collection at the Gardens, Jim devoted countless hours of his time there sharing his knowledge of orchid culture. The address for the Gardens is:

USF Botanical Gardens
12210 USF Pine Dr.
Tampa, FL 33612
From 1-275: Exit Fowler Avenue. Head east to Bruce B.Downs Blvd./30th Street and turn left. Go north one block to Pine Drive (1st light) and turn right. Go east one block to the first traffic light and turn left. Go north one block to the Garden entrance on left at the intersection with Alumni Drive.

From I-75: Exit Fowler Avenue. Head west to Bruce B. Downs. Blvd./30th Street and turn right. Go one block north to Pine Drive (1st light) and turn right. Follow Pine to left and Garden entrance is on left at the intersection with Alumni Drive.
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He will be missed for sure!
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The amount of time he spent at USF Gardens and teaching folks is amazing...we have lost a true asset to the community along with losing a friend
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