Dr. James Adams Obrecht Jr., 56, passed away on Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2017 in Perry, Fl.
Jim was born on Aug. 6, 1960 in Ames, Ia. to Mr. James Adams Obrecht Sr. and Mrs. Mary Lenox Obrecht. Jim was a graduate of Ames High School, where he played tuba in the high school band. He also graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelors Degree in Music Management, Mid America Baptist Seminary with a Masters of Divinity, and Luther Rice University with a Doctorate of Ministry. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of First Baptist Church of Perry. He was a minister for 27 years and was a member of the Florida Southern Baptist Convention, and a former member of the Kiwanis Club. Jim pastored churches in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Florida, and currently served as the Director of Missions for the Taylor and Middle Florida Baptist Associations. He had a passion for missions and went on several mission trips to Haiti. Jim was also an accomplished musician, playing both the piano and tuba. He was also a vocalist and led praise and worship in several of the churches he attended and pastored. In his spare time, he enjoyed going to the beach, watching Alabama football, fishing, playing cards, reading, and playing with his favorite dog "Charity."
His father, Jim Obrecht Sr., preceded Jim in death in 2014.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Mrs. Sandra Segner Obrecht; his mother, Mary L. Obrecht of DeLand, Fl.; one brother, Michael Obrecht (Julia) of Grand Rapids, Mi; one sister, Jennifer Zhai (Dongsheng "Robert") of Fort Dodge, Ia., as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Jim were held on Monday, Mar. 13 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Perry with Rev. Robert Dennison, Rev. David McMullen, Dr. Robert White, and Rev. Lewis Miller officiating. The family received friends from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service also at First Baptist Church of Perry.
All arrangements were under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Taylor Baptist Association P.O. Box 602, Perry, Fl. 32348 or the Middle Florida Baptist Association P.O. Box 702, Madison, Fl. 32341.
Friends may send condolences to the family at www.joepburnsfuneralhomes.com.