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James Butler "Jimmy" Forehand Jr.

Lynchburg, Virginia

Aug 25, 1930 – Dec 26, 2023 (Age 93)

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BORN
August 25, 1930
DIED
December 26, 2023
AGE
93
LOCATION
Lynchburg, Virginia

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James Butler "Jimmy" Forehand, Jr., 93, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com

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Sorry my friend, Jim Forehand, passed away at a time that I could not attend his funeral. Best to the wonderful family. Carole (Stalling) Whittle.

The first time (1973) I moved to Lynchburg with my husband, I worked for Jimmy (downtown then). I loved working at Forehand and getting to know Lynchburg. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Geraldene Bushnell (Geri)

I have the best memories of spending time at the Forehands´ home on Williams Road. I was a childhood friend of Karen´s at Paul Munro and my best memories are of times spent at the Forehands. Karen and Linda´s father took us to those downtown Christmas parades where we got to watch from a warm building and drink hot chocolate. Also going to UVA football games and collecting confetti for the ride home. And spending time at his parents´ home on Peakland Place with the elevator. His signs were...

As the family knows, Jimmy and I were great friends for many years. My love to his family. Sorry John and I cannot attend his funeral because we will be in Boca Raton through the first week of April. Jimmy, please keep in touch. Most sincerely, Carole ( Stalling ) Whittle.

The Winston family (Scott, Jane, Colby, Jake, and Mackenzie) send their love and condolences to the Forehand family.

Our sincere condolences. Send thoughts and prayers James to you and your family.