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Jim's happiest days included: attending Virginia Tech football games, playing cards with lifelong friends, loving his golden retrievers, cooking chicken broccoli casserole, visiting Pawleys Island, S.C., playing golf, and planning events, including fabulous Christmas parties. His generosity extended to opening his lovely home for charitable events for many organizations including, garden clubs, The Junior League and the Art Museum of Western Virginia.
His love for his family was paramount in his life.
He was predeceased by his parents, William and Emma Body and sisters and brothers, Juanita, Pauline, Bill, Dick, Warren, Leonard and Dennis. Surviving are his sisters, Betty Smith and husband Bill, Trina Ramzinsky, and Nancy Nolen; brother, Vernon Body and wife, Jeanette; sisters-in-law, Ruth Body and Thelma Body; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; special friend, Winter Hodges; business associate, Blair Godsey; Phillip Hewitt, who was like a son and his two best friends, golden retrievers, Bailey and Nick.
Jim's family is deeply grateful to Dr. William S. Erwin for his professional and compassionate care as well as to Brenda McDaniel. In addition, the family would like to recognize Dr. Brian Beachem and the team of professionals at 9 Mountain West ICU at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Roanoke Valley S P C A at 1340 Baldwin Avenue in Roanoke, VA 24012 (www.rvspca.org).
Visitation will be held at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 from 2 to 4 p.m.
A service of remembrance and thanksgiving to honor Jim's life will follow at 4 p.m. The Reverend Gene B. Edmunds will officiate. Following the services, friends are invited to Jim's home, Cherry Hill from 5 to 7 p.m. to continue the celebration of Jim's life. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.
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Yvonne Sanders
December 27, 2009
Winter,
I am so sorry for your loss.
December 27, 2009
MY FONDEST MEMORIES OF JIM WERE BACK DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF CHERRY HILL CONDOMINIUMS. I WAS GEORGE PREAS CAREGIVER AND ONE OF THE BIGGEST HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY WAS FOR GEORGE AND I TO WATCH THE CONSTRUCTION OF CHERRY HILL. WE WATCHED IT FROM THE FIRST TO THE LAST BRICK. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, JIM WOULD COME OUT TO THE JEEP WITH ONE OF HIS GOLDENS AND TALK TO GEORGE AND I.
JIM WAS A VERY SWEET MAN AND HAD A GREAT PERSONALITY AND A HEART OF GOLD. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY MANY.
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS WINTER.
REST IN PEACE JIM, AND GIVE GEORGE A BIG HUG FOR ME.
LISA POFF
Judy Warters
December 4, 2009
I wish I could find the words to say what you wrote Winter in your tribute to Jim:
He was my North, my South, my East and West,
My working week and my Sunday rest,
I wish I could find the words to say what my son Ernie wrote in his tribute to Jim:
What do you do when all of your heroes are gone?
I wish I could find the eloquent words to express my gratitude but all I can say is:
“Thank You Jim” for being like a father to Ernie & Stacie. You lifted us up. You provided food and shelter, not for a day, a week, a month, a year. You were by our side every step of the way in our journey in life for more than 30 years.
Our Hearts Are Hurting.
We will miss you, Forever and Always.
Love,
Judy
Connor Smith
December 4, 2009
Jim was more than an uncle to me and my brothers, Jake and Tristan. All our talks about Virginia Tech, Pawleys Island, and of course; the smiles and laughes. Uncle Jim you will never be forgotten, and you will always be missed.
Les Talbot
December 2, 2009
Philip, Winter, Nancy, Trina, and family, My heart goes out to you in your loss. Jim was a dreamer who stood out from many of the rest of us in that he acted on those dreams and made so many of them come to reality. He was energized by his friends and family, a good project, or a good laugh. So many great memories: "Lord Botetourt vs. Lord Starkey" football,Windy Gap Village,the Back Creek "Chapel", The Library, Regency Towers, Second St. condos, Woodsmoke.
Big life, Jim, but you left too soon. You will be missed.
Jane Lower
December 2, 2009
I worked for Jim at OAB as a secretary. He was the best boss I ever had. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Jane Lower, Gainesville, GA
December 2, 2009
With deepest sympathy to Trina and family. Keeping you in prayers and wishing you comfort.
Brooke Stephens and Jon Barton
Jim and Nancy Nichols
December 2, 2009
We first met Jim when he came to Roanoke back in the late 1950's. He was a great guy then and reading of his many life accomplishments shows that he carried this greatest all through his life. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and many close friends.
bill carder
December 2, 2009
Roanoke will miss Jim a lot- he had vision and the drive to make things happen-
Susan Mason-Monson
December 1, 2009
Jim was a wonderful friend and part of our family for many years. I have many fond memories of him and will carry them with me always. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pat Adams
December 1, 2009
Trina, Nancy, Winter and Phillip. I am sorry for your loss. Jim was a smart man with lots of vision. He was always very kind to me. I will miss him.
Maggie Amaral
December 1, 2009
Jim will be greatly missed, especially his "joie de vivre" and his smile when he would enter our dining room with friends. Our deepest condolences.
Gaston Williams
November 30, 2009
So many fond memories flood back into my thoughts on this occasion. Many of my more more vivid and cherished reflects are from my days on Back Creek first as a tenant of Jims and then as a neighbor. He will be missed by all who learned how to live through his good graces.
Jim Smith
November 30, 2009
Jim Body was a great uncle and a very kind man. I will always remember his smile, his laugh and a funny joke. I will miss him.. I will treasure the memories he gave us.
jeffrey firebaugh
November 30, 2009
Jim,i met you as a young man,my mother did pest control for you through perdue ext. I had broken a car window,and i raked leaves and odd jobs for you to pay for it,I again met you some 25 yrs later as i oversaw your painting at cherryhill,as i was working for cave spring painting,i got you through the hard times on that project,and it made me feel good to to know that i had helped a fine man that helped me as a troubled youth.I will never forget you or Winter for your support,you are and will be sadly missed,THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME THE PERSON I AM TODAY.JEFFREY FIREBAUGH,WINTER
November 30, 2009
Jim Body,
A memory of 30 years ago...I remember your wonderful hospitality, dining on the "creek" and you sharing your love of life and entertaining. It was always a treat to visit your cabin, so warm and inviting. Thank you for giving me and my brother a chance to know you as you opened the Library. It stays in my mind as a memory so vivid, as if it was yesterday. Your kindness and trust was definitely a gift. Rest in God's peace.
~ Sandie Milliken Worley
Bill Evans
November 30, 2009
Jim was a more than 25 year friend,Andrea and I treasured him being our neighbor at Wren Crest.The consumate Gentleman.
Larry Bly
November 30, 2009
Jim sold me my first house when I arrived in the Star City as a young man of 23, back in 1971. While I didn't see much of him in the subsequent years, I did enjoy our occasional conversations; and very much enjoyed working with him when I did the Cox Cable Show, DESIGNING LIFESTYLESs, where we took a wonderful tour of Cherry Hill. He was gracious, if a bit anxious about it all. We enjoyed the day and his hospitality.
Chris Miller
November 30, 2009
Jim, you were such a visionary. A genious!
I will dine on Rack-of-Lamb in your honor ... Rest in peace Jim
Linda Bear
November 30, 2009
My condolences.
A friend, Linda Bear
November 30, 2009
Jim will be so missed by many. Always a smile, kind word and loved sharing his home. My thoughts are with you.
With kindest regards
Cynthia Gardner
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