Remembering
James E. Zook, 48
Friday, November 21, 2025

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Jim had one of the biggest hearts and accepted me for who I was and not for what I wore or the music I listened to. He reminded me of myself and that's why I enjoyed hanging out with him. Rest in peace brother. ❤️

Jim was a great man he always had a smile and always helped others if i had any questions he would answer them we could speak on the phone for hours he really was great he’s a legend in the game fowl world he was a great friend we were like brothers as he used to call me RIP brother you will be missed your legacy lives on ❤️

Sorry to hear the passing of Jim. I've been out of the exhibition loop for awhile but when I did show, Jim always had a smile and would say "hi". He will be missed.

Do my dear friend and brother I miss our conversation about the fowl and life. The laughs and the jokes still play out like it was just yesterday. Although I will continue to keep oriental fowl in your memory, it will not take the place of your presence. I hope you've found peace and serenity with our Lord and one day we will sit and talk again just as we did before.

Jim I will never forget you and your birds. I am so sad of your passing. I will raise my Shamo in your memory. You are a legend in the Oriental Gamefowl world. Rest in Peace.

I am very sad to hear of Jim's passing. He was a dear colleague, fellow poultry fancier, and a friendly face for many, many budding young & old poultry enthusiasts. I'll never forget him taking kids "under his wing", sitting down low on a bucket or bale with their birds to show them how to clip nails and beaks and telling them how to make them shine for shows. His love for his birds really showed. He positively glowed when his flock of frizzly white Sebastopol geese came floating over the grass towards us at his farm. My sympathies for Amy and Jessica! Bridget

We are shattered over the loss of Jim. His absence has been felt each day as we miss his kind eyes and raspy voice. His loyalty knew no bounds and we are thinking each day of his family and friends as they experience this immense grief.

I wish i new him as the man he became but i will remember all the good times we had playing at grandmoms house playing dress up in the atic . I pray God comforts u Aunt Nancy peace be with u in a hard time like this.

Praying for my aunt Nancy stay strong love you ..

Losing Jim feels incredibly hard, and my heart goes out to his family, loved ones, and co-workers during this difficult time. I feel lucky to have known Jim, and I will cherish the memories we shared.

From the first time we met at Zern’s , you working at the pet shop before the Animal Auction & myself at Zimmer’s pets, I felt you were my brother. Your character as a person was second to none as you inspired others to be better people. This trait alone made you a friend and loved by EVERYONE. Our sincerest condolences to your family and fellow friends. With so many memories of growing up together and the adventures we had , you will never be forgotten ! May your living spirit be at peace and soon enough we’ll “ See You On The Other Side “.

You were One of many brothers growing up with us all going to shows together or spending weeks on end and weekends living with us
At moms or at our sisters apartment. We always had a good time together. I can’t recall a time we never laughed and it was Always the best of times! You were the kind of guy everyone took a liking to. My son looked to you like an uncle. He always asked if Jim was gonna be a one of Tom BBQ’s or boils. You will be missed but not forgotten. I will do a shot for you the next time we all get together my brother! Love you and rest easy my friend!

Jim was like a brother to me and a uncle to my kids. He was a great guy that I knew for over 34 years. He will sadly be missed.

I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I met him through his other friends in the Fleetwood Brandon area. Even though I only hung out once or twice with him he was energetic funny caring and just a great guy to talk about music and life in general with. Yo dude will always be in my head cause that was his saying. My deepest condolences to his family and friends he will be missed.

You are sorely missed my friend.. rest easy