James Henry Heath IV

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James Heath Obituary

SMITHFIELD - Former Isle of Wight County resident, James Henry Heath IV, 61, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, very unexpectedly.
Jimmy was born on March 11, 1947, in Pitt County, N.C., to James Heath III and Mary Heath. He graduated from Hampton High School in 1967. He married his high school sweetheart, Della Mae Mitchell, on Aug.12, 1967, in Newport News, Va.
After being drafted in the Army and served his time in Vietnam, he was employed by Davis Boat Works for 28 years, retiring in 2004. Jimmy had finally followed his dream and moved to Smithfield to enjoy land. He loved working in his yard and garden. He was a hard working spouse, father, grand paw and good friend of many, who will be missed very much.
He is survived by his wife, Della Heath; mother, Mary Heath; sisters, Sharon, Donna, and Ruth Ellen; son and daughter-in-law, James and Angela Heath; daughter and son-in-law, Lorie and Joe Sibert. He also left behind the apples of his eyes, his grandchildren, Tyler, Brittany, Faith, and Joanna.
Mr. Heath was preceded in death by his father, James H. Heath III, and brothers, Donnie Heath and Richard Heath.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. Services will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, at the funeral home chapel. Following the service, friends are encouraged to call on the family at his son's home in Hampton.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Jimmy Heath may be made to Make a Wish of Eastern Va., 240 Business Park Drive, Ste. 100, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.mem.com to share words of comfort with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press on Sep. 3, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for James Heath

12 Entries

Leon Burton

September 9, 2008

Mae, I am so sorry , I was so sad to hear that Jimmy had passed. We had good times years ago, He was always fun to be around. Hold those memories close to your heart and he will always be with you. Sorry we could not make it to the services but are thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you and your family.

Kenny Dale and Angel Williamson

September 7, 2008

Aunt Della and Family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Uncle Jimmy was a wonderful man who was always full of happiness. I am sure the lord has great plans for Uncle Jimmy as he will be trully missed by all who knew him. Sorry Angel and I could not make it there for the service. Our sincerest sympathy

Kay & Freddie Jones

September 4, 2008

We knew Jimmy when he was much younger, and am so sorry that we haven't seen kept up with him and his family through the years. We were neighbors back them and thought so much of him and all the family. His whole family were a good example of what a good Christian family were. If anyone needed a role model to follow his family were sure one to look too. I was so shocked to hear of him death. We don't understand this, not or we suppose too in this life. But GOD has promised us that we will when we stand in HIS presences. HE will make all things clear to us then.. This just showes us all how important it is to be ready to meet GOD when HE calls our name to come be with HIM! Our love and prayers will be with the WHOLE
family during and after this time..GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU IN HIS AWESOME LOVE.....Love you all.......Kay & Freddie Jones

Geraldine Sykes

September 3, 2008

Words cannot express our sympathy for your heart felt loss. If we can be of service to you, please don't hesitate to call on us.

The Sykes Family, (Geral, Claud and Crystal)

Steve Keel

September 3, 2008

I am very sad to hear of Jimmys sudden passing. I would like to send my sincere sympathy to all of Jimmys family and friends. my thoughts and prayes are with all of yall. I was lucky enough to have worked for Jimmy at Davis Boat Works. he taught me the meaning of high quality work in a short amount of time. a lesson that has served me well. I will never forget Jimmy Heath.

Candace Williamson

September 3, 2008

Lorie and family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. He was a sweet and wonderful man. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I love you.

Joe & Diane Sibert

September 3, 2008

Della, Lorie, Jimmy & Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Jimmy. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jimmy was a kind-hearted man who loved his family very much. He will be truly missed, always remembered, and loved. May your wonderful memories bring you comfort.

Carolyn & Doug Pinckard

September 3, 2008

Della, Jimmy, Lorie and family,
I am so sad, I can't understand and pray God give you peace and strength during this time. Your memories will help and Jimmy will stay close to you forever. God bless you.

Lorie Sibert

September 3, 2008

Dad I cant even begin to tell you how much I miss you! I sit here after a long day yesterday and its just me, mom and the girls......theres a big void here that just cant be replaced. Your smile and your laugh were priceless. I sit here and think and think of a good reason that it was your time to go and I just cant come up with anything that might comfort my heart. All I know is god was calling you. You must have been needed there for some big plans. Bigger plans that were ever being planned here. Maybe they needed your strenght and laughter in heaven daddy. Just when I thought nothing else could go wrong in my life, I loose you. My daddy. You may not be here but your soul is right here with me. I will always be daddy's little girl till the day I die. I am blessed to have that brief moment with you before you saw the light to tell you I love you and to hear it back. Thats the ONLY thing that gives me comfort. If I knew what was gonna happen dad I would have told you how much I loved you, how you kept me strong, how much I appreciated EVERYTHING you have done for me and my girls. You were the best dad & grandpa I could have ever ask for. Brittany, Faith & Jojo miss you so much Daddy. I dont know whats worse hearing Brittany say how bad she wants you to see her in her new glasses or hearing Jojo ask if I was going to see you. Poor little Red standing strong in the wings without saying a word. I am so thankful that they got to spend the entire summer with you. From splashing around in that hot tub with you to chasing lizards and frogs around the back yards. Those our memories they will cherish for a lifetime. We have all sat and talked about all the fun times with you Daddy. Trying are hardest to keep Momma spirits up. Their is no consoling her. You are her life, she knows nothing else after 45 years but YOU!! Daddy I couldnt promise much in life but I can promise you this. Me and Jimmy will take good care of Momma. Rest In Peace Daddy and enjoy being with god. One day we will all see you again and I cant wait to see your smiling face as I cross through the pearly gates. I LOVE YOU DADDY!!! . xoxo

Love Your Daughter, Lorie

PEGGIE HUFFMAN

September 3, 2008

MAE, I AM SO VERY VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE ALL LOVED JIMMY AND SO DID MY DAD. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU & YOUR FAMILY AS YOU GO THRU THESE TIMES AND IF YOU NEED ME I AM HERE FOR YOU NO MATTER HOW FAR AWAY I AM. I WILL
LOVE
PEGGIE ANNE (NORTH CAROLINA)

September 3, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss.

Dianne Puckette

September 3, 2008

Della and Family.. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. I have such fond memories of Jimmy and the family visiting us for years. Larry worked with him at Davis Boat Works occasionally and thought a lot of him. God bless you all during this time.. Dianne (Adams) Puckette

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