GLENS FALLS – James R. Nesbitt, Jr., 47, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at his home, following a lengthy illness.
Born on January 20, 1968, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Sandra (Phillips) Nesbitt-Coffey and James Coffey, Sr. and the late James R. Nesbitt.
James was a 1986 graduate of Glens Falls High School and a 1989 graduate of Ohio Diesel Technical Institute.
For many years he owned and operated his own auto repair shop, Advanced Automotive Center.
He enjoyed four wheeling, “boy’s night out” which was movie night with his children, NASCAR, camping and most of all the time he spent with his boys.
In addition to his father he is predeceased by his maternal grandparents, James and Harriett Phillips and his paternal grandparents, Sterling and Dorothy Nesbitt.
James is survived by his two sons, Jacob James Nesbitt and Carter James Nesbitt and their mother Julia Nesbitt; his mother, Sandra Nesbitt-Coffey and her husband, James Coffey, Sr.; his sister Pamela Cleveland and her husband Terry; his niece and nephews Jennifer Sigadel and her husband, William and Cody Cleveland; his step brothers and sister, James Coffey, Jr., Micah Coffey and Danielle McKenzie; and his close friends, John Kennedy and Tara Stark.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.
A memorial service will follow the calling hours at 4 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. Wade Petteys, pastor of Gateway Pentecostal Church in Corinth officiating.
James will be laid to rest with his father at Pine View Cemetery in the town of Queensbury in the spring.
James’s family suggests that memorial donations in his memory be made to an educational fund for his children, Jacob and Carter Nesbitt, in care of any branch of the Glens Falls National Bank.
So sorry to hear about Jays passing. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you through this time.
I’m so sorry we have lost Jay. (He was a classmate of mine.) When I think of our youth, I recall his laughter and kindness. May he rest in peace.
My sincere sympathy for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all –
I am so saddened at this news of Jims passing. I worked for J as we called him at his business. We had many laughs and I had the pleasure of learning so much from him about auto business. I am blown away that he is gone. My deepest prayers go out ot his family and please know that im here if you need anything.
I am very sorry for your loss. I remember when Jim was just a child I babysat for him. I remember his family very well.. great memories.
Lonnie Bolster Bell ( Glens Falls Baptist Church)
Jay was a very close friend in the past. My heart grieves for you Sandra and his children/family. I knew Jay as a young man full of life, energy and a desire for a big future.
May he rest in peace.
I am so very sorry to learn of Jay’s passing. I fondly remember the fun times shared with Lisa when he was growing up in the neighborhood. My heartfelt sympathy to you Sandy, and to Pam and all of Jay’s family. Thinking of all of you, Eileen
Jim was my landlord in Hudson falls and glens falls and we stayed friends my wife and I were sadden to hear jim passed I would try to visit him when I could.r.i.p my friend
I graduated with Jay from Glens Falls. I remember him always smiling. We could always get together even for a short time and tell a few stories and laugh. He had a great sense of humor. He walked his own path while seemingly being able to get along with everyone. He was a great guy….my prayers go out to his family.
Michael Wade