Obituary
March 1, 1949-August 14, 2023 – born London England, died New Smyrna Beach, Florida
James Edward Honey was known to the world as Jim. His name and presence brought warmth and support to all who knew and remember him now. Jim wasn’t big on obituaries that toiled on listing the details of someone’s life. Instead, he felt the measure of a life was less about what they did and more about who they helped, who they loved and who helped and loved them in return. People who knew and loved Jim did so because he was always working to make their lives and their experiences better. There were no size fits all in his effort. He always met the person who sat in front of him and responded to them with what they needed at that moment. Jim asked for a little in return. In fact, most who knew him would say he asked for nothing in return, but I disagree. I believe he asked the same thing of each person who sat in front of him, and that request was simple. It was they try to give themselves the respect they were due. That they try to see themselves as valuable, worthy and, if only for a minute, for the minute that they were with him, cut through the baggage to feel just how unique and worthy of love they are.
Jim was an extraordinary healer. Truly one of the best on the planet, and he taught and mentored other healers. He was a storyteller and created worlds and characters that taught, entertained, and helped to heal others. Jim was a writer who pushed through dyslexia and other learning difficulties to write many novels and even more short stories. Jim was an artist, and it was in this endeavor that he was most proud. He loved art; he loved sharing it, talking about it and displaying it. Every piece of his artwork was alive, imbued with a healing energy that could enable viewer to feel and resolve difficult things—things they may not feel and confront otherwise.
Every action, every venture, every interaction of this man was to help others, to provide comfort, healing, restore self-respect, build confidence, and love.
Jim loved music, art, movies, jigsaw puzzles, and puns.
As his wife, student, partner, teacher, friend, I am so proud of the man he was, so moved and inspired by his legacy and so honored to be a part of his story.
Jim is survived my me, his wife, China. His immediate family, Tiffany Hunter, Reggie Hunter, Maya Hunter, Liam Hunter, Karen Janes, Amelia Beamer and Cynthia Salaysay. His extended family, Sue McCormack, Kelly Enriquez, Jeanette and James Basto, Peter and Fiona Fricker, Carol Smith, Claudia Pietchozki, Tim Harwood, Jon Dalladay and his best friend Steve Mearns. Finally, by the countless number of friends he met along the way. Jim has changed and saved so many lives-too many to count, and the world is a lesser place without him in it.
He will be remembered in his home on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 3:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers we ask for people to purchase Jim’s favorite candle. White Cactus by La Lueur. People are welcome to send one to his family as well, but we’d love for everyone to have one and think of him as they burn it in the peace of their own home. The link to his https://www.lalueurcandles.com/products/classic-white-cactus
If you’d like to see his work, please visit jimhoneyartwork.com wayofthewizards.net, healingforpeople.com
Jim, my best man (always), at our wedding in 1970
Jim best man at Brian and Pat’s wedding. Chiswick. 1970
The title of ‘Best Man’ fitted Jim perfectly
Brompton Oratry, 1973
This is a painting based on an original ballpoint pen sketch, done by Jim on my bedroom wall in the early ‘70s. One of his earliest works and, I believe, it’s creation was what set Jim on the road as an artist.
My very own Jim painting, so much of our together times here and I’m still finding more, just as he intended.
Back of an envelope Mexican
Christmas 2009
For Stevie Baby.
Jim, Steve, Brian, Mick
Circa 1968