MINER, James Alvin, 77, of Tampa, Florida, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 4, 2022. James was born on February 16, 1945 in Lacoochee, Florida, to parents, Walter and Ola Miner, James was one of five children that his parents raised. James proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Air Force, reaching the rank of staff sergeant. After serving his country, James worked for the Tampa Tribune for over 30 years doing various positions all throughout. Even though James was a hard and dedicated worker, he enjoyed the free time he would have, he thoroughly enjoyed photography and considered himself quite the amateur photographer. James is survived by his sons, Bradley (Jennie) Miner, and Kevin Miner, Grandchildren; Ciara Miner, Hunter Miner, Breanna Fogle, Jimmy Miner, and Daniel Rollins. Funeral services are under the care of Hodges Family Funeral Home in Dade City, Florida. A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Hodges Family Funeral Home in Dade City, 9:00 am 11:00 am, with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 am. After chapel service, a committal service with military honors at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the LORD. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the LORD about it: "LORD, you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me." The LORD replied: "My son, my precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you." Visitation Hodges Family Funeral Home (Dade) Thursday, August 11, 2022 9:00 AM 11441 US HIGHWAY 301 Dade City, Florida 33525 Funeral Service Hodges Family Funeral Home (Dade) Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:00 AM 11441 US HIGHWAY 301 Dade City, Florida 33525 Military Honors Florida National Cemetery Thursday, August 11, 2022 1:30 PM 6502 SW 102nd Avenue Bushnell, Florida 33513