Author Topic: JN has gone to be with the Lord (Read 9761 times)

swalker · « **on:** June 24, 2015, 11:21:24 AM »

I got a call from JN's wife a little while ago. James Nolan Symth passed away around 4:30am this morning. His service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Pittsburg, Oklahoma June 29th at 2:00pm. I believe Dorothy told me lunch would be served.
This saddens my heart, but I am so thankful I was able to go visit with JN a week or so ago. He was in good spirits. I believe he was because of knowing he would soon be in Heaven.
JN told me one time when we were fixing to leave the Oklahoma rally that if he could of ever had a son that he would of wanted him to be just like me...That is something for someone to tell ya. I will miss my old friend.
For those that might want to send a card or something, here is JN's address:
534 Staples Rd
Pittsburg, OK 74560
Steve

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #1 on:** June 24, 2015, 11:27:26 AM »

Hi praise, indeed, Steve. Thanks for letting us know.

Dharma Bum · « **Reply #2 on:** June 24, 2015, 11:30:36 AM »

So sorry to hear this, a full life well lived!

radguzzi · « **Reply #3 on:** June 24, 2015, 11:31:32 AM »

My most sincere condolences to Dorothy, family and friends of JN.

Keep those memories and your heart will not be sad forever.

Thank you for letting us know.

Best,
Rob

Aaron D. · « **Reply #4 on:** June 24, 2015, 11:37:53 AM »

He sounds like a good man, and fortunate in his friends.

Arizona Wayne · « **Reply #5 on:** June 24, 2015, 12:05:43 PM »

Rest in Peace, long distance rider. It was a pleasure knowing you for 19 years.

John A · « **Reply #6 on:** June 24, 2015, 12:13:19 PM »

He belongs to the ages now. I sure did admire him, there aren't many like him. Thanks, Steve.

Shorty · « **Reply #7 on:** June 24, 2015, 12:55:44 PM »

Always enjoyed any time spent in JN's company. He always took the time to greet me and share a few minutes. He taught me a lot. What a loss. Rest easy, sir.

LowRyter · « **Reply #8 on:** June 24, 2015, 01:07:29 PM »

RIP JN.

An inspiration to us all. I long life well lived.

rocker59 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 24, 2015, 01:43:23 PM »

We'll keep this a sticky through Monday.

RIP JN.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 24, 2015, 01:48:54 PM »

Thanks Mike , you guys be watching , Delrod has a plan .

Dusty

Luap McKeever · « **Reply #11 on:** June 24, 2015, 02:22:31 PM »

No words. I've admired and been friends with JN since 1998 or so. I'll be in Pittsburg on Monday for sure.

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #12 on:** June 24, 2015, 02:37:34 PM »

JN lived a good and full life. Not many like him. I am honored to have been able to interact with him many times over the years.
GliderJohn

Cross-tie Walker · « **Reply #13 on:** June 24, 2015, 03:44:03 PM »

Yes, he was an inspiration and a legend. I met him at the John Day National. One smooth cat.

JN is at 8:45 in this video:

https://youtu.be/ZpiQwVH25g0

Luap McKeever · « **Reply #14 on:** June 24, 2015, 04:35:57 PM »

JN and Chet. 6 years ago.

ratguzzi · « **Reply #15 on:** June 24, 2015, 05:33:46 PM »

Sad to hear. I met him a few times. A good one for sure.
JB

lucydad · « **Reply #16 on:** June 24, 2015, 06:10:36 PM »

JN sounds like he led a good life.

Blessings to his family.

May his new rides be just twisty enough, have smooth fast straights, and end with a frosty beer with friends.

rboe · « **Reply #17 on:** June 24, 2015, 06:21:37 PM »

We should be so lucky as to have as good a run as he did. Full marks to him and his family. He will be missed and remembered.

steveford · « **Reply #18 on:** June 24, 2015, 06:42:44 PM »

RIP JN, It was a pleasure meeting you and having you out west for quite a few of our Oregon State Rally's. A true gentleman, and inspiration to all Guzzi Riders.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 24, 2015, 06:59:02 PM »

J.N. was sharing early morning coffee with me at the Okie camp out circa '09 , sitting in front of his quik kamp . Not quite sun up , just a touch of morning fog , everyone else asleep . We started talking MCs and life , both of which he knew a great deal . Just two Okies sharing a quiet moment . Not the first or only time we had a nice fellowship , but something about that morning was very special .

Geez , the man started riding at 47 , I started at 14 , and he was one year short of my almost 47 years . Amazing .

Dusty

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #20 on:** June 24, 2015, 07:57:28 PM »

One of my memorable moments with JN was 15 or so years ago at a rally at Lake Eufala. It was as hot and humid as a Okie summer afternoon can get when JN pulled in. He said "Hi" to all and then set up his camp. He then looked quite hot and thirsty so I offered him a iced down beer. His response was "that would be mighty nice". Later that day after we went out to supper and returned to the campgrounds JN says "there is a fine band playing at the VFW back home, hell I am going dancing. It was about one in the morning when he came riding back into camp.

GliderJohn

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #21 on:** June 24, 2015, 10:45:22 PM »

Rest in peace JN you were quite a man. And made the best coffee ever to be brewed in a pop up camper! We'll miss you brother!

HardAspie · « **Reply #22 on:** June 24, 2015, 11:04:45 PM »

Good bye to a man I never knew, but who was an old biker...and so was of a great breed. Ride now eternally, keep the rubber side down.

HDGoose · « **Reply #23 on:** June 25, 2015, 06:25:09 AM »

RIP JN!

oldbike54 · « **Reply #24 on:** June 25, 2015, 07:36:41 AM »

Hmm , RIP has a different meaning regarding my old friend

Dusty

jcctx · « **Reply #25 on:** June 25, 2015, 10:26:32 AM »

Can't add anything meaningful to what has been said; but I, and countless others will miss him more than mere words can convey.

RIP indeed!

JJ · « **Reply #26 on:** June 25, 2015, 12:59:03 PM »

Over the years, I met and talked with JN at the New Mexico Rally in Datil.

I always made the point to shake his hand tell him he was an inspiration to all of us.

He was a real gentleman and a true Moto Guzzi enthusiast / motorcycle rider.

R.I.P. JN...and Godspeed.

JJ Cerilli

Texas Turnip · « **Reply #27 on:** June 25, 2015, 05:49:42 PM »

I can think of hundreds cf comments to make about JN to the good ones already posted.

I always knew him as JN and never knew his full name.

He'd come down here and park his KwikKamp and then continue on down to Lufkin to visit his brother. Although I get up early I still run the electric cord out for him to have his coffee. We'd sit on thefront porch abd talk for hours. He was one of eleven? that all lived long lives.

He won so many long distance awards that one year in Italy, Texas he said I'll leave early so "old Squaker" can finally get a long distance award.

A number of years ago he needed some mild heart work and told the Doc I can't have it done until after my last rally in October!

As I sit here at the keyboard there are so many things that come to mind when you think of JN. Gentleman !!

Tex

swalker · « **Reply #28 on:** June 25, 2015, 06:36:30 PM »

Quote from: swalker on June 24, 2015, 11:21:24 AM

I got a call from JN's wife a little while ago. James Nolan Symth passed away around 4:30am this morning. His service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Pittsburg, Oklahoma June 29th at 2:00pm. I believe Dorothy told me lunch would be served.
This saddens my heart, but I am so thankful I was able to go visit with JN a week or so ago. He was in good spirits. I believe he was because of knowing he would soon be in Heaven.
JN told me one time when we were fixing to leave the Oklahoma rally that if he could of ever had a son that he would of wanted him to be just like me...That is something for someone to tell ya. I will miss my old friend.
For those that might want to send a card or something, here is JN's address:
534 Staples Rd
Pittsburg, OK 74560
Steve

This is what I learned today. I will be at the services, but will have to go in my truck.

http://www.chaneyharkinsfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3221482&fh_id=11576

oldmxdog61u · « **Reply #29 on:** June 25, 2015, 11:25:02 PM »

See you in spirit at the NM rally. Godspeed JN

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