Bishop James I. Pasco, Jr. was born on July 21, 1954, in Safety Harbor, Florida to James I. Pasco, Sr. and Sally Estella Neal Pasco.

Bishop Pasco received his Fire Science College Degree and was certified by the State as a Fire Inspector, Haz Mat Instructor and Fire and Arson Investigator. He was employed with The City of Oldsmar Fire Rescue serving in the capacity of a Fire Rescue Lieutenant and Shift Captain. He retired in August 2008, after 15 years of service. Bishop Pasco served as the Presiding Bishop at The Community Holiness Church of God For All People.

Bishop James I. Pasco, Jr. departed this life on Monday, July 29, 2021, at Trinity Medical Center in Pasco County, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his son, Israel Lamont Pasco, father, James I. Pasco, Sr., mother, Sally Estella Neal Pasco, brothers, Evangelist Charlie R. Pasco, Sr. and Evangelist Milton Pasco and grandparents, Mr. Ivory Pasco, Mrs. Annie Mae Pasco and Mr. Roy and Mrs. Rodann Reid.

He leaves to cherish his memories…

His wife of 44 years: Mother Betty L. Pasco;

Sons: James I. Pasco, III, Joshua A. Pasco, Sr., Burman Pasco, Matthew W.J. Pasco and Ivory J. Howard;

Daughters: Kimberly C. Rogers, Charity R. Pasco-Green, Leahshawndra F. Cespedes, Shirley E. Pasco, Hope C. Payne-Ashwood, Vanessa Howard and Lucretia Howard;

Brothers: Ernest Jean Neal, Bishop Joseph I. Pasco, Sr. (Mother Dorthey), Elder Marlin I. Pasco (Mary), Deacon Alvin K. Pasco (Chareene), Ricky R. Pasco, Donald F. Pasco and Deedrick Pasco;

Sisters: Mother Carolyn L. Copeland (Deacon George), Missionary Iris Mitchell (Brother Ernest), Missionary Phyllis Richardson (Minister Louis) and Missionary Theresa Pasco;

Grandchildren: James, IV, Darien, Genesis, Brittana, Aubreyana, Dekeyta, Anthony, Javaris, Takeilah, Michael, Earlvonte, Desmond, Angellaka, Xavian, Xianna, Shenora, Demarion, Adrianna, Shakaem, Shream, Vyniyaya, Serena, Nubia and Rhea, Jolesha, Ricky, Ericha, Azaziah, Denzel, Joshua, Jr., Joshavian, Alexia, Octavian, Nanika, Marshanee, Fabian, Tyra, Zevin, Burmeshia, Dasani, Kydness, XyQuiryah, Demetrius, Yuriah and Cadedra;

68 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren;

And a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services Saturday, August 7, 2021 11:00 AM at Mount Zion United Methodist Church 2751 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, FL 33759.

Visitation 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the church.

Entrusted Care to Smith-Young Funeral Home & Cremation Services.