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James WETHERINGTON Obituary
He worked at the Newport News Shipyard for 20 plus years, retiring in 2009. He loved to run and was very proud of having run in the Boston Marathon twice, as well as, several other marathons. He was most happy when he was spending time with his children and grandchildren.
James is preceded in rest by his father, Paul W. Wetherington.
He leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Opal E. Wetherington; daughter, Stacie Law; sons, Jimmy W. Wetherington and his wife, Amanda, and Terry Wetherington; grandchildren, Collin and Jessica Law, Zachary Krisnow, Gavin and Summer Wetherington; and a half-sister, Joyce Banks and her husband, Benny. Our hearts hold many great memories of times shared. Our Dad will truly be missed.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories of condolence with the family.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of James' life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the MCV Foundation, P.O. Box 980234, Richmond, VA 23298-0234, www.mcvfoundation.org/makegift.html and/or the Amyloidisis Foundation, Inc., 7151 N Main St., Ste. 2, Clarkston, MI 48346, www.amyloidosis.org/contributions.asp
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for James WETHERINGTON
John & Brenda Lewis
January 9, 2010
James Our Dearest Friend,
You were not only a dearest friend but you were also considered a part of our family, like a brother. You and Carole, Brenda and I have really had some good times together, those memories will never be forgotten. I will never forget our good times growing up together and our good old school days. 50 years of a life together. Hey Man, I will never forget you. We love you and will miss you dearly my good friend.
Opal, Stacie, Jimmy, Terry please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Please keep in touch.
Love, John,Brenda Lewis
Jim Mengert
January 7, 2010
There have been many a time in my training that I prayed that you would get well so that we could run a marathon together. I remember seeing you and Carole at the Shamrock event in 2008 and as I stopped to talk to you and Carole, you had mentioned that your daughter had finished her first half marathon and how proud you were of her. I still have the gift you gave to me for my 50th birthday of the running figure, and that gift still stands on my desk at work today. I know I won’t get to run with you in person, but I am training for and dedicating my next marathon to you. I know that you will be there with me in spirit every step of the way. You are one phenomenal person and you will truly be missed my friend.
Carole
January 7, 2010
My Dearest James; 13 1/2 years I have spent loving you. We traveled to so many exciting places; had a great time camping with John and Brenda; boating with our friends in Virginia Beach, hiking to the top of the mountain and wondering how in the world I am going to get down, biking on the board walk and through parks, dancing to our favorite songs. I will miss those blue eyes and smile and those private talks and plans we had made for one day. (The white chapel in Las Vegas was pretty close). Even though we are in different worlds now, my love for you has no ending. I gave my heart to you to put with yours years ago and there it will stay until we are together again. So my darling, I will let you go, so you can run that last Marathon to the Golden Gates of Heaven.
Love Forever, Carole
January 5, 2010
dad i love you so much!!! thank you for everything you have done and taught me. i am a man now because of you and i will always take care of my family just like you did i will see you and grandaddy again i promise. i know you are better off now and stacie is so awesome she took such good care of you and that is on hell of a women i love her so much for that i don't think she knows how much!!! thank you stacie i love you. terry i love you so much to i hope you know that.
Sande McLaughlin
January 5, 2010
James used to stay in my garage apartment when he would run the Shamrock Marathon and other marathons. Carole and I would go to the end of the street and cheer him on and think that he was "nuts" putting himself through the torture of it all. He was so proud when he would finish and so were all of his friends and family. What a trooper and good man. I fondly remember him pulling into my street with his top down on a balmy summer or spring night with Carole in his red convertible. He helped me buy my new, super sonic bike, when he and Carole where in the market for their new ones. To this day I cannot make the extra equipment work without his help. I was stunned to hear of his passing and the heavens are waiting for this shiny star to arrive. Sande McLaughlin, GNMS, ret.
Pamela Schlegel
January 5, 2010
James was a sheer joy to know and a genuine gentleman of all gentlelmen! I was fortunate to have met him at Great Neck Middle School and have him in attended at our daughter's wedding seven years ago ! He will be remembered with great love and fondness! The only comfort we can all take is knowing that he is now cradled in the arms of Jesus! Pamela + Rick Schlegel
January 5, 2010
opal jimmy staci &terry
so sorry about your son and dad. we will be praying for you. only God can confort us when we have such a loss as this.he will be there for you in the days ahead.we love you and are praying for you.
andy&carol parks
Lisa Mahan
January 4, 2010
I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to visit with your Dad a few months ago. We need to make a point of keeping in touch more often. Life is so precious!
Jeff Cherry
January 4, 2010
Jimmy, sorry for your loss! Just got word late this evening. Lucky and I are thinking about you. Stay strong bro....
Dennis Jarabak
January 4, 2010
Very sorry to hear of James passing. I knew him from running and he was always very encouraging. Our prayers are with you.
Paula Mengert
January 4, 2010
I was shocked to hear of your passing. You are now in heaven running with the best and smiling as you cross the finish line. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Your dad was one great guy and he will be missed by all who ever knew him.
Ronald W. Wetherington, Linda Burton and James W. Wetherington
Ronald Wetherington
January 4, 2010
Dear James,
We will miss you always, With love, your cousins Ronald W. Wetherington and Linda Burton
Joe and Deonna Woolard
January 4, 2010
Jimmy, been sitting here for a while, and this is one of the few times that I don't know what to say. Just know we are here for you and your family if you need us.
Benton and Sandra Deavers
January 4, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. James, "Jake" as we called him, and I were very good friends during our school years and I know this is a great loss to all.
stephanie cantin-smith
January 4, 2010
so sorry for your loss....Jimmy and family you are in our prayers...
Stephanie Lucido Thorne
January 3, 2010
Jimmy, Stacie, and Terry I am truly sorry to hear about your Dad. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Randy & Shirley Sizemore
January 3, 2010
Very sorry to hear of James' passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Tina Mann
January 3, 2010
Stacie and Jimmy, Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Let us know if there is anything we can do. Love, Tina and Debbie
Jennifer Cornejo
January 3, 2010
I know you are in heaven smiling down on all of us.....You were the one who made it better for me when we lost Gram your phone call that night helped me in sooooo many ways....And I always told you That.....You are free now to run in any marthon in heaven.....RIP and you Give Gram A big Hug And Kiss for me!!! Love Ya Jen<-----Carole's Daughter
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