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James Pressey Obituary
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II; worked as a carpenter at NASA Langley, until his retirement in 1979; and was also a Mason.
He was preceded in death by his late wife, Mildred Pressey; son, Michael Wallace; sister, Mable Jackson; and three brothers, Warren, Isiah, and Wilton Pressey.
He leaves to cherish his memory his great-niece with whom he resided with during his final years, Dominique Jackson; an uncle, John Taylor of Maryland; nieces, Adrienne Fields of Hampton, and Deborah Ponder of Maryland; a host of great-nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Viewing will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd., Hampton.
The Rev. Anderson Clary Jr. will conduct the funeral service at noon Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Queen Street Baptist Church. Mr. Pressey will be placed in the church by 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will assemble at 219 Parkdale Avenue, by 11a.m. Saturday. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Myrna Brown-Granger
November 11, 2009
Dominique, D'Sean, D'Kari and Family:
Thank-you all for allowing me to share some time with Uncle Jimmy. May God's Blessings continue to shower upon you and your family.
November 9, 2009
Cousin Jimmy
We will miss you and your great sense of humor. Your buddy, our mother Ruth has gone on before you. Thank you for all the kindness and loving shown us during your lifetime. We will keep your smile in our memories. The Spencer Family of Hampton.
November 6, 2009
TO THE FAMILY, THE STAFF OF NEWPORT NEWS DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. WE WORK WITH MS. JACKSON WHO IS A CARING INDIVIDUAL AND IF HER UNCLE WAS ANYTHING LIKE HER HIS LIFE WAS BLESSED. C.GOODMAN(NNSDHS)
November 6, 2009
Well, "Uncle" Jimmy your journey with his us has ended; however, the memories will continue well after your home going. You most definitely fought the good fight and weathered through the storm for many years. You will be truly missed.
Della & Family
D'Sean
November 6, 2009
So long, Uncle Jimmy. We had a good time together. I told you I'd always be there for you. And even when I couldn't be, I wanted to. I just want you to know that WE ALWAYS LOVE YOU. Me, D'Kari, Mommy, Grand Adrienne, Uncle Carlton, EVERYBODY. We all will one day meet again. But until then, PAT UP A STORM IN THE SKY!!!!
Love You,
Your Great-Great-Nephew, D'Sean
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