James Russell Billitch

Jim loved God and really knew how to love his wife, family and friends. If you were Jim's friend, you knew it because he would have showered you with gifts and care. If you had a need, Jim was always trying to meet it, whether it was a hot meal, ointment for sore muscles, your car detailed, sending flowers or even grocery shopping for you. He was a generous man, a big tipper, picked up people's tabs anonymously, especially first responders. He could see and meet the needs of others even before they thought of it themselves. He loved to help others with their tennis, golf, weight training, shooting, boating and nutrition – anything to make their lives a little better. He coached troubled teens for years. Jim spent his life caring for others and had a wonderful, infectious laugh. Jim owned his own landscape design company, A Green Dimension, for many years and loved to go the extra mile to create environments so natural and beautiful that would thrill his clients. Jim had integrity. If he said he would be there, you could count on his showing up early to not keep others waiting. He was loyal, faithful and kind. He was bold to share his faith, hoping others would accept Jesus as their Savior to spend their eternities in heaven. He was the love of Sharon's life and God's gift to her. He will be missed until we meet again. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maranatha Bible Church or just join me in honoring Jim's life on this Friday, May 3 at the Palms West Funeral Home located at 110 Business Parkway, Royal Palm Beach (near the Regal Theater on 441).