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James Gwaltney Obituary
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Dorothy Henley Gwaltney; grandson, Michael Edward Gwaltney Jr.; granddaughter, Kimberly G. Connell and husband, Frank; greatgrandchildren, Kristin and Andrew Lawson, and Evan and Ethan Gwaltney; sister-in-law and husband, Loyd and Phyllis Hosfeld; mother-in-law, Marie Henley; brothers-in-law, Robert W. Henley and Tipton Johnson, sister-in-law, Connie H. Dudley; and numerous loving nieces and nephews.
Jimmy served in the United States Navy in the South Pacific during World War II, in the Korean War and during the Cold War, for a total of 12 years. He retired from Norfolk Southern Corporation after 43 years of service. He was an avid fisherman and gardener. He also loved trading and owning numerous cars, trucks and SUV's travel and the beach.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Ron Morris officiating. Interment with Military Honors by the DAV Honor Guard at Mountain View Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.
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Dottie Heath Brabham
November 25, 2009
Dottie
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Just happened to see it while on the internet. You and your family are in my prayers. Sorry I couldn't be home to help comfort you, but we are in Florida now most of the time, but I was there today in spirit. Love, your cousin, Dottie Heath Brabham
Mel & Nan Watson
November 24, 2009
Dear Dottie,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Have hope in tomorrow, have faith in the everlasting and take comfort in the love of friends and family.
GOD Bless!
Gina, David and Katie Williamson
November 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 23, 2009
Dottie, you and Jimmy made us feel at home here and shared so graciously your family with us. We love you as you have become "our Virginia family".
We are leaving for Kentucky to be with our daughter and family, but our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Dwight & Marjorie
Carol Reger
November 23, 2009
Dear Dottie,
Both Dave and I are so very sorry to hear that Jimmy has passed. We knew that he was ill for several months now. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time in your life. Please, please call on us if you need to since we are Mason's Crest neighbors on Linn Cove Court.
Terri Hanke
November 23, 2009
Connie and family, although we only met Jimmy once at teh USS Bunch reunion, it was obvious you were the light in his eyes and his shining star. May you be comforted by wonderful memories, the promise of our Savior...and a few of Tip's jokes. Bless you..Terri and Elda
Pat Gwaltney
November 23, 2009
My heart goes out to all that knew this wonderful man...Especially to his beauitful bride Dottie...I had the pleasure of meeting Jimmy and his wife when I married his son and I knew then he was so special...Then I had the pleasure of seeing Jimmy and Dottie at (Kristin) "great granddaughter" graduation and then again at the lost of Mrs. Jean Young...That was so special that they would attend these functions...His son Mike Gwaltney was alot like his father in many ways that I saw...So, with this being said Dottie you are Loved by all of us and meeting you was surely a Blessing from God...Now Jimmy is with him looking down on you everyday...That's the love that is always there and please be at peace knowing you cared for him and God will always be there for you...Your are surely missed but now your in a better place with no more pain and watching over all your loved ones...With all my Love and May God Bless you for your lost...
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