On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, James Frederick Oliphant
passed away suddenly at age 62 after a brief illness. He
was surrounded by his loving family. James was
preceded in death by his father Frederick Joseph
Oliphant. He is survived by his mother Mary T. Oliphant,
siblings- Cathy Babbitt (Barry), Jane Oliphant, Liz
Chatham, Peter Oliphant (Suzan), Michael Oliphant
(Kristen), Melissa Chinelly (Joe). Nephews, Keith
Shafer(Jennifer), Anthony Chinelly, Jacob Oliphant,
Christopher Oliphant; niece, Emily Chinelly ,great-niece,
Julie Shafer and his dear friend Cheryl Langworthy.
James was a dedicated son, brother and friend to all. He
was born in Rahway, New Jersey on December 9,1958
and moved to Florida with his family in 1969. He

attended school in Colonia, New Jersey and graduated
from Seminole High School. He also attended Pinellas
Vocational Technical Institute and St. Petersburg Junior
College. James was employed by Ametek, The City of
Largo and Island Nautical. He was a machinist, sailmaker
and marine upholsterer.

James loved boating, fishing, bicycling and was an avid
outdoorsman. He also enjoyed visiting the local libraries
and shopping thrift stores. He frequently attended local
kite and sandcastle events. He was a master
woodworker, music enthusiast and vinyl record collector.
His curiosity was limitless.

Donations may be made in his memory to The Seminole
Historical Society.

A funeral mass will be held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic
Church, 11565-66 th Ave. N. Seminole, Fl. August 7th at 11:00AM. A
reception will follow immediately at The Parkview Room
at The Seminole City Park-7464 Ridge Rd. Seminole, Fl.