James P. Mach, 83, of St. Marys, GA passed away at his residence on July 26, 2024.

James Pasteur Mach born as James Ralph Cox in October 1940 in Jacksonville, Florida passed away unexpectedly at his home .

James was an Amazing person who never met a stranger. He was very Patience ,Caring , Wise, Compassionate ,Hardworking , Loving &  had an incredible wealth of knowledge since a very young age. He was a  True Christian Man with a Heart of Pure Gold who was Loving, Caring, Generous & always willing to help anyone without any doubts. He was our Hero! In his younger teenage years James Cox was the Bat Boy for Satchel Paige & Hank Aaron. He had the amazing opportunity to be able to travel with & become an Honorary Member of the First Traveling Negro Baseball Team in Jacksonville. In 2015 James & few members remaining of the Indianapolis Clowns Barnstorming Baseball Team got together at the Historical Society's Museum in Jacksonville Florida. Later they made a video for the museum that was passed on to the University Of Florida for Historical Information. Some of our players were in the movie Bingo Long And His Traveling All-stars And Motor Kings. He worked at Sears and Roebucks in Orange Park & The World Golf Village located in Jacksonville, Florida until his retirement. He loved spending time with his favorite grandsons, teaching them different skills to live in the wilderness & fishing & just talking with them, playing baseball, running, riding his bicycle & playing soccer every day.

He was survived by his Gorgeous Wife Jeanette Cox of Greeneville, Tennessee;  His Absolutely Favorite Baby Girl & only Daughter & Son in Law Chastity & Roger Sams, & their 4 sons Jackson Sams, Sheldon Sams , Roger "Grant"  Sams Jr.  all of Greeneville, Tennessee & Trevor Sams of Knoxville, Tennessee.  He had 1 Grandson Ian " IJ" Henry & 1 Granddaughter Marian "Mimi" Henry of Florida. He had One very Precious Great- Granddaughter Cydnee Sams of Knoxville, Tennessee. He had a very special ex- son in law James Henry of Florida. He was also surrounded by so many friends.

He is the Late Son of his Father James Albert Cox & his Mother Alice Long both of Florida.

His Daughter & Son in Law,  Chasity & Roger Sams & their 3 sons:  Sheldon Sams, Roger "Grant " Sams Jr, & Jackson Sams will be holding a Private Special Tribute & Celebration of Life for their Dearly Loved Daddy, Father in Law, & Special Papaw , James Mach in Greeneville, Tennessee.

Our family would like to give Special Thanks to Sloan at the Funeral Home & Mr. Wayne Peoples the Coroner for all their help, patience, caring, understanding & compassion for our Loved One during this difficult time. We appreciate you both more than you know.

Allison Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.