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Susan Markiw, PT
Mary - I am heartbroken to learn of Jim's passing. He was one of my favorite from "the gang" who always came for me to rehabilitate them back to themselves so shenigans could carry on. May you and your family feel the love sent by those around you and may Jim watch over and keep you all in line.
Barbara fondry
John and Michele Holbrook
Vicki and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim was a bright light and a joy to be around. Much love, John and Michele
Kim Kelly-Speranza
Kim Kelly-Speranza
Merle Sauer
Jan Cote-Merow
I so admired Jim’s tireless participation I as a volunteer at Amelia community theater many of us will miss his dedicatio and smiling face
Arthur and Diana Herman
We love him and will miss him. May his memory be a blessing. Wishing peace to his family and his wife Vicki.
Judy Levers
Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I always enjoyed seeing him and talking with Jim as we waited for the shows to end. He bartending along with Vickie and John and I ushering. Rest in peace Jim.
Arlene and Steve Filkoff
Joanna & Herman Wood
We're so sorry to hear of Jim's passing! We enjoyed our time with him at our neighborhood gatherings with his wit & humor! Jim will be much missed in our neighborhood!
Dickie Anderson
Steve Millage
Michael & Ruth DaMour
Words cannot express the sadness we felt at hearing this. Jim was such a big part of our lives! Although we hadn't seen him recently, we will always keep fresh in our minds all of the crazy, wonderful, loving times we shared at the house in Atlanta. The great firework celebration we had there, rafting on the Chattahoochee, the trip to Antibes, and driving around in his prized Mercedes Benz convertible. He was a friend, teacher, and all around good guy. We will miss him terribly! Love you, old friend!
Joe DaMour
I have joyful memories of my Uncle Jim that I would love to share with you all. I treasured the time I spent with him because he opened my world to so many possibilities. He was a dreamer, an entrepreneur, a devoted husband and a father figure. Whenever we were together, he helped me see possibilities I could not see on my own. Our times together were exciting, fruitful, and always fun, as we often did things I would never have ventured to do by myself. Looking back, I personally can see so much of God’s grace woven through his life. I also deeply admired how devoted he was as a husband and the beautiful dynamic that Jim and Vic shared together. I learned so much from watching their relationship. I will always feel grateful to Jim for welcoming my brother Tommy into their home during such a formative season of his life and for helping guide him toward manhood. That kindness and investment meant more than words can express. For all these reasons, I carry very precious memories of Jim, and I will truly miss him.
Edward James Grethe, Jr.
2026-05-13
Edward James Grethe Jr. passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born in New Orleans on March 22, 1936, he lived a full life marked by family, innovation, and service. He attended Warren Easton Charter High School, graduated from Louisiana State University, and served in the United States Air Force, where he earned a master’s degree in aeronautical engineering. He was stationed in Germany for three and a half years before returning to New Orleans in 1963.
Edward worked for Chrysler Corporation and later built a successful entrepreneurial career, founding a Sally Beauty franchise business that expanded nationally. After moving to Atlanta in 1970, he worked with RAND Corporation and later founded his own company, Automation Intelligence. In 2006, he and his family settled in Amelia Island. Jim dabbled in the Arts: sculptor, painting, and writing.
Edward was devoted to his family and was lovingly married to Mary Victoria Haas Grethe for 53 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward James Grethe and Helen Haag Grethe; his daughter, Kathryn Glenn Baker; and his sister, Helen Grethe Kennedy.
He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Foxworthy, and her husband, Jeffrey Foxworthy, son in law Richard Baker; grandchildren Jordan Foxworthy, Jules Foxworthy Corley and husband Brendan Corley, Sarah Baker Collier and husband Nathan Collier, and Eric Baker and his spouse, Whit Lindeman; and great-grandchildren Ronan Corley, Quinn Corley, Jane Collier, Caleb Collier, and Mary Collier. And many nieces and nephews.
He will be remembered for his sharp mind, entrepreneurial spirit, and deep love for his family. He will be sorely missed by his animals. The community will miss his loving hugs.
A service to remember and celebrate his life will be held Thursday, May 21, 2026 beginning at 11:00 AM in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the hour of the service.
Contributions in his name may be sent to the Amelia Community Theatre or the Nassau Humane Society.
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