James Robert Safley Jr.

James Safley Obituary

James Robert Safley Jr. HERFORD - James Robert Safley Jr., 49, passed away Jan. 21, 2009, in his residence. He was a Baptist and a native of Chesapeake. He is survived by his parents, Anita and James R. Safley Sr.; a sister, Sharron Jones and husband David; two brothers, Michael Safley and wife Tonya and Christian Safley; an uncle, Henry Safley; and a host of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Fairview Church of Christ by Gerald Stemm, minister. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 500 E. Plume St., Suite 110, Norfolk, VA 23410. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 23, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for James Safley

7 Entries

Mark Frye

January 17, 2021

I Miss you Jamie you were the best of freind. We had the best of times. You are forever etched in my memory. God love you and keep you my brother.

Winnie Hylton

January 25, 2009

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

megan safley

January 25, 2009

he was one of the best uncles ever

Mike and Tanya and kids Safley

January 24, 2009

Somewhere in my dreams tonight
I'll see you standing there
You look at me with a smile
"Life isn't always fair"

You say you were chosen for his garden
His preciously hand picked bouquet
"God really needed me,
That's why I couldn't stay"

It's said to be that angels
Are sent from above
I've always had my angel
My brother - whose heart was filled with love

Wherever the ocean meets the sky
There will be memories of you and I
When I look up at that sky so blue
All I see are visions of you

"While there's a heart in me, you'll be a part of me." WE LOVE AND MISS YOU Jamie- your brother Mike and Family

Wanda Sanderson/Pilley

January 24, 2009

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 1998-2009

Joe Sanderson

January 24, 2009

We were always good friends,like family,God be with you on your journey to Heaven. Peace and Love,Little Joe.

Mark Frye

January 23, 2009

Jamie we had alot of good times my brother, I will never forget you our memories will be forever sealed, God keep you .God keep your family and freinds at peace at this time of great sorrow.

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