James Allen Dutton
To the man with over 1,000 best friends - I'm glad to be one. My condolences to the Helen, family and friends. I'll sure miss playing in the band with Jimmy D.
Charlie Smith
Norway
IA
My prayers are with Helen and with Jim's family in MO. We all loved Jim and will miss his big smile and his singing and our guitar picking together. Jim, it sure won't be the same without you. You left your mark and now think of the music you are hearing up there in heaven.
Gwen G. Smith
Norway
IA
I remember meeting Jim in Norway some 39 years ago. He was so easy to like, always a gentleman. Your countless friends will greatly miss you. Thanks for being so nice to my family and for teaching me to play pool.
connie lemont
Cedar Rapids
IA
Jimmy will be missed by so many. As my dad said "anyone who didn't have the opportunity to meet Jimmy Dutton, missed out on a true friend". He will forever be in our hearts. Thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Ashley (Stoddard) Hackman
North Liberty
IA
It is with a heavy heart that I write this message. Jim was one of my Dad's dearest friends and he was always such a gentleman. He will be missed by all of us. Our deepest sympathy to his family and friends. Ben & Marge Holub & Family
Ben & Marge Holub
Central City
IA
Our condolences to Helen & Jim's family. We will always cherish the memories of our time spent with Jimmy. He was a true gentleman. We are certain he is assembling everyone in heaven for a ho down just as he did in Norway. We will truly miss those times. God Bless you Jimmy D! Koppy & Rhonda
Koppy (Dan) & Rhonda Koppenhaver
Monticello
IA
I am very fortunate to have met Jim. He welcomed me to town only two years ago and it's been a pleasure seeing his smiling face, hearing his laughter and sharing his stories. My condolences to Helen and all family members.
Clint Wheeler "Smalls"
Norway
IA
To My Love of My Life! You have made me so happy in our three years together! Thank you for the memories! Watch out for the little toads and hummingbirds! I will always love you forever and ever and after and after! Just me! Dumb Blonde (Your Toad) Watch for me!
Helen Davis
Cedar Rapids
IA
Our condolences to Helen, family, and many friends. Jim was one great fun guy! The Marengo Golf Course members will miss his wit deeply. Always hit it hard. I really enjoyed the video tribute. Not sure how you were able to capture pictures of him not smiling, because was always smiling to me. Sharry & Rand Garringer
Sharry & Rand Garringer
Marengo
IA
Our love and thoughts and sympathy go out to Helen and to Jim's family in Missouri. Jim, was one of the first people I met when I started singing. Not only did my whole family think he was great, but my dad and mom thought no one could sing as good Jim. Jim, Jim Davis and Dean Lake carried me through many times - as I was only 14. He was an encourager, He was always a gentlemen and I don't believe he ever met a stranger. Thanks for all the wonderful memories, for being a "big brother" when a girl needed one. May you rest peacefully in the Savior's loving arms. Love You, Till we meet again and play together in that "Angel Band" God Bless Ric and Lynette Graves
Lynette & Ric Graves
Viola
IA
There are no words I can find how much Jim will be missed. My sympathy for the family and to Helen and family. I will always miss all the Jam Sessions he had....
Russell Brown
Newhall
IA
To Helen & Jimmy's Family, all of us here at Super Dave's send love & prayers to all of you during this difficult time. We loved having Jimmy play here on Thursday nights. It was always a blast with him & Helen! He will be missed. As Jimmy would say Rule #1.
Beth Anderson
Walford
IA
To Helen and Jim's family our heart goes out to you I can't begin to tell of all the good times we had working and playing together. The trip to Vegas, Buck Owens was playing at our hotel every afternoon we were visiting with the band, what memories George Weeks & Haz memories
George Weeks & Haz
Quartzsite
AZ
It is not too often that our business allows us to meet new people who actually become good friends. Jim was one of those few. He always welcomed me and my co-workers with a smile and an offer to play golf. He really was a bright spot even on the tough days. It was my honor to have known Jim and spent some business and fun times with him. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Steve Musser
Panama City
FL
We will miss you Jimmy D...thanks for the great memories! Love you - The Kahle Family
Shari, Dan and Anna
norway
IA
Bill and Family, Jim was a true friend, he will be greatly missed. He will always be in our hearts and his memories will live in us forever, bringing a smile to our hearts. Harold and Dorothy Comried
Harold and Dorothy Comried
Cedar Rapids
IA
Our sympathy for Jim's family and his hundreds of friends. Sure glad I got to pick with him again, when we were visiting last Fall! It was a great night with Jim, Dean, Pug, Gary, and all the rest of the guys. Thanks for being a friend of mine and Mary's. Bud & Mary Hall
Bud and Mary Hall
Evansville
IN
Our sympothy go out to Helen and the family, we will miss Jimmy alot, He touched so many people, and I will truly miss all the times playing pool with him and of course listening to him play his guitar. I also will miss all the hugs. We still have the autographed cardboard guitar that he made my son and I will cherish it forever.
Melissa Madison
Norway
IA
Bill & Arlene Galloway
Cedar Rapids
IA
It is with a heavy heart when I was notified of Jimmy's passing. He was a great friend and co-worker. To be a friend of Jim was a treasure of its own. Our condolences to family. There will never be another like him!
Jerry & Karen Tennyson
McAllen
TX
We were very saddened to hear of Jim's passing and want to extend our deepest sympathy to all of the Dutton family, as well as Helen Davis. We certainly enjoyed his music a lot. We thought of Jim as a "great" man, and he will be missed so very much. Rest In Peace Jim. God Bless All!! Bill & Arlene Galloway
Bill & Arlene Galloway
Cedar Rapids
IA
I remember the day you let me take your hand and show the whole world...I was five! You were the one that got the first dance when I was sixteen. You were the one that sang the special song when I graduated from high school. You were my daddys best friend! Every year for 30 years you sent me a Christmas card! You were there for us when daddy died! I remember the night you called and asked to date my mom....how cool was that! You were there when Daniel graduated from high school! I remember the night you called and asked to have my permission to marry my mom.....how cool is that! I remember the day you came to my house just to jam! You were there the day Tony and Jessica got married! I remember the day when mom said how lucky she was to find happiness again! I remember the day I asked.....can I call you Dad...you told me it would be an honor! I will never forget the way you would walk into a room with your big hillbilly smile! I have loved you all my life! And you will always have a special place in my heart! You may be gone.....but I will never forget! R.I.P. my other dad, Jim!
Deb Dawson
Anamosa
IA
WOW, We will always remember "Jimmy Dutton" as an Awesome Gentleman, and how his Smile Would lite up the concrete Dance floor in our Garage while Jimmy, Helen, Billy -n- Kay Dutton, Brad -n- Robbie Weeks, and very Special Musicians came all the way from Iowa to entertain and Celebrate @ our Annual HO-DOWN for Our Very Special Mommy Haz's "PHRED" 92nd, 93rd Birthdays & just two weeks ago, Jimmy, Helen, and the whole Gang were planing for her 94th come'n up in May.. First time we heard Jimmy do is favorite Tom T. Hall Tunes, we would have sworn that Tom T. was right here in our Backyard.. I don't think Jimmy ever met a Stranger, and he reminded us of a "Gentle Teddy Bear" with a HUGE HEART!!! He was so very proud of he and Helen's future together!! We thank God for all the Beautiful Memories, and Thank You "Daddy" George Weeks for having such Awesome Friends and Family.. Many Happy Trails to you Jimmy n Helen, and to all your Beautiful Families and Friends.. WE LOVE YAWL, Larry, Judy -n- Families
Larry -n- Judy Rotenburger
Mexico
MO
Our thoughts and prayers to Helen and Jims family. Did not have the honor of knowing Jim but so many wonderful things that we heard about him and the love he had for Helen. We know he will be missed by many
Mike and Judy Urbanek
Cedar Rapids
IA
Sending thoughts, prayers and sympathy to all of his family and friends. We knew Jim from the Marengo Golf Course, and in fact played in group when there was a golf tournament and a woman was necessary on the team. He always had a smile on his face and never knew a stranger.
Julie Driscoll
IA
Our sympathy to Helen, and Jim's family. Jim always had that fabulous smile on his face when we walked into Big Al's for supper. He made our kids feel important with the special attention he gave them, always talking to them and doting on them. He has touched our lives forever. He will forever be in our hearts and we are saddened by the loss of such a special man. Thanks for all you did, Jim! Chris, Kelly and family
Chris, Kelly, Megan, Morgan, and Cameron Schulte
Norway
IA
Jimmy D. you will be greatly missed by who all new you. It was great having you as a friend. Like my dad always said "you can always count on Dutton"!! Our condolences go out to his family and Helen.
Shane Gallagher and Family
Atkins
IA
To the family of Jim's our sincerest condolences for the loss. Jim was a friend and I was glad that I was able to enjoy times with him on and off the golf course. Our thoughts are with you. Buck and Jo Pickerill
Buck @ Jo Pickerill
amana, ia
IA
Jim always had a song to share. The first time I met Jim was around 1980. he was playing in a bar in Norway, Ia. Steve Stoddard told me had I to meet this guy, so I brought out my guitar & played the whole night with him, he loved my Johhny Cash picking & he immediatly called me Luther. from then on that was the name he always called me...God Bless the family, I will miss Jim's music...thanks for the great times, Luther
Brian Carnahan
Cedar Rapids
IA
I have so many happy memories of by-gone days at Pop's and Granny Bush's. Jimmy was the youngest cousin. It is just not right that he is gone. He was so special to Aunt Polly and he made her feel special. My condolences to Rick and Ron and Helen and his many friends there. We in Fulton will miss him, too.
Mary Jane and John Schultz
Fulton
MO
Ken Love, Jimmy's cousin
Fulton
IA
Your gone but not forgotten. We had many good times together,especially quail hunting at the kitchen table. Good bye old friend. Bob and Barb Engle Guttenberg Iowa
Robert Engle
Guttenberg
IA
Jimmy was a fine shortstop on the Fulton Royals Khoury League team that I coached in the early sixties. The picture of the baseball team on the memorial slide show was taken at Bush stadium when he was playing in an all-star game for the Khoury League.
Ken Love, Jimmy's cousin
Fulton
MO
Jimmy was an excellent shortstop on the Fulton Royals, a Khoury League team that I coached during the early sixties. The picture of the baseball team in the memorial slide show was taken at Busch Stadium in St. Louis where he played in a league all-star game.
Ken Love, Jimmy's cousin
Fulton
MO
Our hearts go out to Jim,s family, in Missouri, and to our Sister-in -law, Helen Davis. Jim was a very special person. in every respect. We cherish the times we spent around him. We hope his jams in Heaven are as good as they were here. God bless the entire family. Ron & Trudie Davis Cedar Rapids. Ia.
Ron & Trudie Davis
Cedar Rapids
IA
My condolences to the friends and family of Jim Dutton. No words can express my feelings of the loss of this man. He has been my friend In many ways. People like him are rare. I will miss you Jimmie D. John Boy
John Pickart
Norway
IA
Our sympathy and prayers go out to all the family and Helen. He was one of a kind and will truly be missed. He was a very best friend to my brother Danny who passed away last year. I know they are both in heaven playing golf and deep sea fishing for grouper. Jim was such a happy go lucky guy and always smiling. I know now why it rains so much, its all the tears we shed for the loved ones we have lost. Tell my brother Hi when you see him. Love Duce and Diane
Duce and Diane Holland
Blairstown
IA
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you gathered in Iowa to celebrate Jimmy's life. I am sorry we cannot be there. He was special to all of his cousins and Aunt and Uncle in Georgia. I have fun memories of him coming into Grandma and Grandpa Bush's, when I was there visiting, after he and Bill had been frog leg hunting, out with friends,playing baseball or on some other adventure. He would share his tales of what he had been doing. He was my "Big" cousin who knew how to enjoy life. When I was in about 1st grade he drove to Houston to visit us,(we were living in Houston then); I remember having badmitton matches. A first grader was not beneath him. Jimmy reminded me of his Mom and Dad and their warm and welcoming ways. I appreciated how he looked after them as their health declined and also helped Aunt Polly as she got older. How good it is to think that he is with them now. May God give you each comfort as only He can in these days of adjustment. " He(God)is near to the brokenhearted." Psalm 34:18a "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1 " Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you and you will honor me." Psalm 50:15 Love, Libby For Kent and Libby Reser and Family, Jimmy's Cousin Atlanta, Georgia
Libby Reser
IA
So sorry to hear about Jimmy(as we use to call way back when),He was a a great person and always a fun person to be around.I hadn't seen him for years but always throught about him.
Patsy Dysart
Fulton
MO
Our prayers and love to Helen. and Jim's family.Over the years i have had a lot of friends but never one like Jim.Feb 3rd was terrible knowing i was loosing such a dear friend,we thought a lot alike and talked a lot about the way people are today. We had a lot of crazy thoughts about a lot of things. I am so greatful i was there to play music on Jim's birthday with him and his friends, he called me that eve to tell me how much it meant for me to be there. Jim was like a brother to me we had a good time playing music and he was a true friend, it has been a pleasure to have known him.The Lord now has one of best, I think he is watching over all of us. we love you Jim
Hughey and Donna Fults
Troy Mills
IA
I was Jim's tax preparer for the last two years. Both years, Jim reliably called me at the beginning of March to let me know when he needed an appointment. Too much time had gone by this year, and I somehow knew something had happened. I really enjoyed working with Jim and I will sincerely miss his smile. My condolences to everyone who cared about Jim; please know that he had an effect on this world.
Becca Wichert
Center Point
IA
Anyone who knew Jim knows how many lives he touched. I guess our pal Danny needed a golf partner. One time on the 8th green at Marengo Jim made me laugh so hard I shot beer out my nose. I`ll always remember what I called "Duttonisms", I don`t know where he came up with some of those one-liners and all those funny stories but I sure am glad I got to share so much time with Jim on the golf course.More people like Jim is exactly what this world needs.