James Holliday Neuhoff

James Holliday (Jim) Neuhoff, 74, of Roanoke, Va., died peacefully in his sleep, Thursday, October 29, 2009. Jim was born January 4, 1935, in Lynchburg, to the late Lorenz and Catherine Neuhoff. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert E. Neuhoff. He was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church as well as a loving husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather and an avid Hokie fan. Jim had graduated from Xavier University and attended graduate studies at Virginia Tech. He was the Founder and President of Neuhoff Farms, Inc. He was a charter member of the Virginia Agri-Business Council and served 12 years as a board member; served as Virginia Pork Federation President; served on Agriculture and Animal Science Advisory Boards at Virginia Tech; served on St. Andrew's Parish Council and the Roanoke Catholic School Board. In 1969, he received the Virginia Industry of Agriculture Appreciation Award which was presented by Gov. Mills Godwin. Jim was a past recipient of the Father of the Year Award for Family Life. Following retirement, he enjoyed a second career with Carilion Clinic's Guest Services. He treasured the many friendships throughout the organization with employees and students. Surviving are his wife, Bonnie A. Neuhoff; son, Jimmy Neuhoff and wife, Susan, of Greenville, N.C.; daughters, Marie Webb and husband, Jack, of Roanoke, Sue Leitch and husband, Steve, of Cary, N.C.; grandchildren, Tara West and husband, Justin, Blair Neuhoff, Annalee Neuhoff, Mason Leitch and Logan Leitch; great-grandchildren, Brandon West, Jacob West and Ashley West; brothers, Larry Neuhoff and wife, Barbara, and Bill Neuhoff; sisters, Kay Blankemeyer and Carolyn Chalfant and husband, Peter; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to Dr. Robert Whisnant and Dr. Robert Heath and their staffs for their compassionate care. The family also wishes to thank Carilion Clinic Hospice and Our Lady of the Valley for their devoted care these past few weeks. To all of our friends, thank you for your love and support. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to St. Andrew's Catholic Church, 631 N. Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Va. 24016; Carilion Clinic Hospice, 1615 Franklin Road, Roanoke, Va. 24016; or the James Neuhoff Memorial Scholarship, Jefferson College of Health Sciences, Office of Development, P.O. Box 13186, Roanoke, Va. 24031. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2009, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Thomas G. Miller officiating. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum of the church. A reception will be held following the service in the church social hall where the family will receive friends. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.