Channell, Sr., James Charles, age 81, of Zellwood, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Born on July 29, 1931 in Zellwood, he was a member of First Baptist Church of Apopka. Mr. Channell, Sr., served in the US Army during the Korean War and was a Meat Cutter for Winn Dixie for 37 years. He is preceded in death by his son, Jay; parents, David and Bessie Channell; brothers, J.D. and Jacob; and nephew, Jeffery. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 21, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Services will follow immediately after. Both will be held at Loomis Family Funeral Home Chapel 420 West Main Street, Apopka, FL 32712 (407) 880-1007.
Mr. Channell, Sr. is survived by his loving wife, Norma Channell; daughter, Stephanie (Tom) Gandy; sisters, Jeannette Ashley and Louise Van Buskirk; sister-in-law, Barbara Channell; and granddaughter, Claire Gandy.
This heritage started 67 years ago with Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, who founded the First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934. In 1938 Francis E. Loomis, son of Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, received his license to practice Mortuary Science and in 1941 established Loomis Funeral Home of Winter Garden, FL. 
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jimmy bowlin says
Norma,Our thought and prayers are with you and your family.May God give you the comfort and peace you need to get you though this trying time. We love you.Love Carol & Jimmy Bowlin
June 20, 2013 at 09:28 AM says
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Sharon Willeford says
I am so sorry for your loss. He has been struggling with his health issues for a long time and I believe he truly was ready to go home. I know he didn't want to leave Norma but he was tired of the fight. He did well and his desires were met to go home. I am so glad we serve a risen Savior and Charles is in good hands now. I pray for the entire family as they grieve his passing. He will be missed in a mighty way. Love, Sharon & Terry Willeford.