James Doyle Gauldin Sr.

James Doyle Gauldin Sr., 87, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2009. A native of Henry County, he was a son of the late James G. and Effie Gauldin and predeceased by his son, J.D. Gauldin Jr.; and sisters, Dorothy Williams and Madeline Davis. A member of Granbury United Methodist Church, Martinsville, he attended Grace United Methodist Church, Roanoke. Jim retired from the engineering department of the Norfolk & Western Railway with 41 years service. An active operator of North Lakes Swim Club, he was also an active member of the North Lakes Civic League. He loved NASCAR racing. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Jacqueline Runyon Gauldin; three daughters, Lynne Marie Ennis and fiance, Dan Perkins, Lois Ann Gauldin and fiance, Bill Moseley, and Carol Sue Landrum and husband, Butch Landrum, all of Roanoke; six grandchildren, Jacob Ennis, Hannah Ennis, Ransome Ennis, Rhianna Landrum Busch and husband, Nicholas, Eric Landrum and Erynn Landrum; and a niece, Ann Bailey, of Thomasville, N.C. The family wishes to express their gratitude to all the in-home caregivers, who gave such love and care. Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday, February 16, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel. The Rev. E.E. "Dick" Jones and the Rev. Vernon Ferguson will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. A luncheon will follow at Grace United Methodist Church, 4401 Williamson Road, Roanoke. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2009, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.