James Keith York
December 24, 1965 ~ April 2, 2023
Born in:
Chicago , IL
Resided in:
Weaverville, NC
James Keith York, 57, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 2, 2023.
James was born in Chicago, Illinois. As a teen, he travelled to Europe to perform as a violinist with the junior philharmonic. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and served as Commandant of the Palmetto Marines Detachment 829, Marine Corps League, in West Columbia, SC. He attended the University of Pittsburgh and the University of South Carolina and was an avid and often frustrated supporter of Gamecock football.
Since moving to Asheville, James enjoyed working at ThermoFisher Scientific. He was an excellent musician, loved writing, appreciated old movies, and had a passion and award-winning talent for landscape photography. In every season, James was happiest behind his camera and exploring the backroads, falls, creeks, and farmland of North and South Carolina or finding the perfect spot to capture the Milky Way. He loved discussing photography and music with artists of any level.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa Schroeder York; his pets, Binx and Buttercup; his mother and father-in-law; his brother and sisters-in law; his nieces and nephews, and his half-sister Kristin Holmes.
A memorial service followed with visitation will be held at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Saturday, April 8, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Western North Carolina Marines Toys for Tots at wnctft-nc.toysfortots.org.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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Gathering of Friends & Family: April 8, 2023 2:00 pm - April 29, 2025 4:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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I haven’t seen Jim in 38 years but we were friends in high school, and since our last names begin with the letter that is closely together, we were always in homeroom together. He was a lot of fun I’m sorry that he has passed. May you take solace in the scripture at second Corinthians the first chapter verses two through four.
Very sorry to hear about the loss of James. Sending much love to Lisa and family.
My heart goes out to Lisa and their family. Worked with James for a number of years at Cross Canvas. He was just the best. I am so blessed to have one of his beautiful photos framed in my living room as a present from him. He will always be in my memories. Love and prayers
Our thoughts and prayers to the family. I’m so very sorry to hear this news. My husband and I knew James through the photography world online. He was an amazing and inspirational photographer. He was also a kind and lovely human whom we had hoped to meet face to face one day. Such a sad loss. Thoughts again to the family.
Praying for you and your family during this time. May you always remember the good times you both had together. Hugs and loves Debbie
I am so sorry. It truly is heartbreaking to hear of James’ passing. I hope you know how many people love you and are here for you. You are in my prayers.
Lisa,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! I hope you can feel this great big PTK hug I’m sending you. Please know that you have the love and support of many.
Laurie
Lisa,
I am so incredibly saddened to hear this. May you find a few smiles amid at the tears as you remember happier moments.
Becca
Lisa, I am deeply grief-stricken. I dubbed the two of you Lisa Dearest and James
Darling after your wedding on a mountaintop almost eighteen years ago, and you both have remained to me–and to Jimmy, who shares my grief–profoundly dear and darling to my heart, so very dear and so deeply loved. We send our most heartfelt sympathies to you, your family, and all of James’s family, with much love.
Dr Bob and Jimmy
Lisa, I am deeply grief-stricken. I dubbed the two of you Lisa Dearest and James Darling after your wedding on a mountaintop almost eighteen years ago, and you both have remained to me–and to Jimmy, who shares my grief–profoundly dear and darling to my heart, so very dear and so deeply loved. We send our most heartfelt sympathies to you, your family, and all of James’s family, with much love.
Dr Bob and Jimmy
James was an excellent member of our team at Thermo Fisher. A constant professional and great person to be around.
Semper Fidelis Marine.