James "Jimmy G" William Gaczewski

James “Jimmy G” William Gaczewski passed away unexpectedly December 12, 2020, at the age of 48. He was born in Key West, Florida on December 14, 1971 and graduated from Leto High School where he was a letterman in Football and Wrestling. Jimmy won numerous powerlifting meets and set bench and squat records for teens. He was the teenage Nationals Powerlifting Champion in 220lb class. Jimmy was also an alumnus and linebacker at Mississippi State University before becoming a linebacker for the Frankfurt Gamblers European football league and later, the Tampa Bay Guardians Police football team. Jimmy served in the US Army in Desert Storm as a warrant officer with duty for General Norman Schwarzkopf and General Colin Powell. He also won numerous golf championships at the Florida Police Olympics and other tournaments. Jimmy was an accomplished Executive for Geloso Beverages and will be missed by his colleagues and clients alike. He is remembered as a doting husband, a devoted father, exceptional grandfather, and a loyal friend that everyone felt lucky to have. Jimmy had a passion for the outdoors and was an avid boater, fisherman, golfer, hunter, and pool shark. He will be remembered for his exceptional, sometimes bizarre sense of humor. No one was immune. “Jimmy G” was simply one of a kind. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Robin Gaczewski; daughters Shanna Heron (Kenny), Savannah Williams (Karlos), and Samantha Gaczewski; loving parents James and Doe Gaczewski; siblings Mike Gaczewski (Yongyai) and Jennifer Griffith; nieces and nephews Staff Sgt Anthony Prozer (Jaylene), Austin Prozer, Enlisted Private Matteo Gaczewski, Crafton Gaczewski, Cole Gaczewski, Stephanie Griffith, Airman Michael Gunn-Hall (Emily), Jay Hall, Taylor Hall, Grayson Gunn; grandchildren Avery, Karlos Jr, Brady, Kylie, Kobi, Kason, Aubrey, Korri, Koko, Karter as well as various other family members and friends who will miss him dearly: Sondra Gunn, Big Mama Gunn, Nina Gunn-Hall (Jamie), Faye Lairsey Smith, Alex Baker, Stevie Gunn (Blaine), Mark Shellehammer (Michelle). The family invites all who knew and loved Jimmy to visit and share memories at Bevis Funeral Home of Tallahassee on Sunday, December 20, 2020 from the hours of 2:00-4:00 p.m. Memories of Jimmy can also be sent to the link below. All photos, stories, etc. that are submitted will be transferred into a hard-bound book for the family to treasure. https://memories.net/timeline/jimmy-gazcewski-20860#.X9pYi6VGixk.link. Please contact Mary Chapman at mchapman@gelosobev.com for assistance if needed. You may also add any memories to Jimmy’s page hosted by Bevis Funeral Home at https://www.bevisfh.com/obituaries/James-Gaczewski-2/#!/TributeWall In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Jimmy’s name may be made to Samantha Gaczewski’s College Fund: Shanna Heron will manage the contributions and entity set up. You may contribute in the following ways: 1) Venmo: @Shanna-Heron (please write Samantha Gaczewski in the comments line). 2) Checks with Payee Name listed as “Samantha Gaczewski” addressed and mailed to: Shanna Heron, 1345 Landover Place, Tallahassee, FL, 32317. Breanna Green of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements. (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com)

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James "Jimmy G" William Gaczewski

December 14, 1971 - December 12, 2020