James Ely Jr.

James Ely Obituary

James P. Ely Jr. PORTSMOUTH - James Paul "Little James" Ely Jr., 67, of the 2000 block of Parker Ave., died Nov. 10, 2010. A native of Portsmouth, Mr. Ely retired from the Navy Regional Medical Center as a medical technician after 20 years of service. He was a member of St. John Baptist Church in Portsmouth, chairman of Mount Hermon Improvement Foundation and an Army veteran of the Vietnam era, having served with the 82nd Airborne. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Dorothy S. Ely; two sons, James P. Ely and Daryl J. Ely; his mother, Mildred J. Ely; a sister, Karen Ely; two brothers, Alvin Ely (Margaret) and Johnathan Ely (Amanda); one grandchild, Desmond; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, James P. Ely Sr. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk. Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth, is in charge. Viewing will begin Monday at 11 a.m. The family will be at the residence. There will be a celebration of life service Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. www.fisherfuneral.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 14, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for James Ely

14 Entries

November 16, 2010

Dorthy, My thoughts are with you and your family. May God give you the comfort for the days ahead.

be Blessed
William Rooks (Buddy)

Samuel A. Clark, Jr.

November 15, 2010

Dear Dorothy & Family,

Our deepest sorrow to hear about your lost. I often thought of you a James at our many class reunions and most recently talked of visiting you and James this Thanksgiving upon my arrival in the Portsmouth area.

May you and your family receive GOD'S Comfort and Blessings now and during your Life's journey!

Marilyn Grant Williams

November 15, 2010

To the Ely Family;
Sorry to hear of your lost. I worked with James at the Naval Hospital for years. May God continue to comfort you now and in the days ahead.

November 15, 2010

Dear Dorothy and Family,

May it comfort you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort, peace and strength in the days ahead.

Sorrowfully,
Zelda Palmer Scott

Linell Orton

November 15, 2010

To the Ely Family,
Sorry to hear of your great loss.
May God continue to shower you with His blessings. Remember always to acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths. Weeping may endure for a night but JOY comes in the morning. I pray that you will ask for strength during your time of bereavement.

Sorrowfully the Orton and Freeman Families

Esma Dennis

November 15, 2010

Praying for peace and comfort in this time of sorrow.~ Esma Dennis

Snipes Family

November 14, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 14, 2010

praying you're comforted by memories and held close in God's love as you grieve. may God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow .I can just reflect on all the time when we was a part of the A.L.Williams family and what a friendship we all had . your friend johnny majette us army retired

JANET ELY -BARNES&FAMILY

November 14, 2010

Remember

Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.

By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation

JANET ELY-BARNES

November 14, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

Wesley Vann

November 14, 2010

My heart goes out to my life long neighbors, the Ely family. May God be with you.

Delores Pinner Chavis

November 14, 2010

Dear Dorothy,
My prayers are with you and your family. I pray that you will find comfort, peace and strength in the One who has promised us peace that surpasses all understanding. May the joy of the Lord be your strength and His love fill the void from your loss.

Salone & Carolyn Clary

November 14, 2010

Our prayers and support are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. May God continue to bless you Dororthy and your family. Love always, Salone & Carolyn Clary

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