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James Virden Obituary
AGE: 71 • Millsboro
James B. Virden, Jr., age 71, of Millsboro, Delaware and formerly of New Castle passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2015. A lifelong resident of Delaware, he was born in Wilmington on November 20, 1943, son of the late James B. Virden, Sr. and Margaret Milman. He attended DeLaWarr High School. Jimmy, as he was affectionately known by many, made his career as a chemical operator with ICI Americas in New Castle. Following 24 years of dedicated service, he retired in 2001. As an outdoorsman, he enjoyed boating and fishing. He was an avid Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Phillies fan and, as a NASCAR fan, enjoyed rooting on his favorite driver, #48, Jimmie Johnson.
He and his wife, Arlene, were life members of the New Castle Rod and Gun Club and both possessed a fondness for dogs. For those who were blessed to know Jimmy, he will always be remembered as a "good man", always willing to lend a helping hand to others in need. Jimmy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and dear friend to many.
In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Mae Millman, and his loving wife, Arlene F. Virden. He is survived by a son, James B. Virden III (Karen) of Newark; three stepdaughters, Lisa Kunz (Michael) of Clayton; Kim Baker of New Castle and Kerri Revill (Alan) of Virginia Beach, VA; two grandsons, James B. Virden IV and Ryan J. Virden and nine step-grandchildren.
Friends may visit with Jimmy's family from 9 am to 11 am on Thursday morning, March 26, 2015 at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where funeral services will be held at 11 am. Interment will follow at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE. In memory of Jimmy's love for dogs, memorial contributions may be made to the Delaware Humane Association, 701 A. Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.
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Louie Defilippis
April 3, 2015
Jimmy was a good neighbor to us in my younger years, and then later on I had the chance to get to know him a little better, as we worked together with the glaziers local back in 1980, JIM was a really great guy, going to miss him, my thoughts and prayers are with the family, rest in peace brother.
Fay Boone-Freeman
March 25, 2015
Jimmy & I are 2nd cousins. I remember when his parents used to come visit my parents down in Frederica. He was so nice and easy going, even as a teenager. Always thought a lot of him. Sorry we lost contact over the years. RIP, Jimmy.
Norm Davis
March 24, 2015
Worked with Jim for over 20 years, he had some truly memorable one liners. Always fun to be around. R.I.P.
Lori Gosik
March 23, 2015
My condolences to the family. Jim was a great neighbor and friend. Jim will be missed. May he rest in peace.
Nancy Denham
March 22, 2015
Sorry to hear about Jim. I have many good memories with Jim , Arlene,and Calvin. Our trips and fishing trips. I miss them all. Think about them everyday. Till we meet again.
Barbara Sutton
March 22, 2015
O Jimmy I know in my heart you are happy now,you have been wanting to take this trip for awhile...Love you Jim
Prayers for your family.
Bob Kunz
March 22, 2015
Truely a great person and friend that will be missed by many.....R.I.P.
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