Dr. James C. Rhea

Several people said they enjoyed going to see Jim as a dentist. I am among them, and can go one further. I needed a crown and was very scared. Jim had me so relaxed while I listening to James Taylor through headphones. As I left, Karen asked me how it went and I said I'd been to parties that weren't so much fun.

I miss Jim as a dentist, but I also miss him as a person. He was truly a wonderful person.

As one of Jim's cousins from deep in the mountains of southwestern Va,I spent time with Jim, his brother, Tommy,and two other cousins, Mark and Dana, when they came to visit their grandmother- my aunt- during their summer vacation. Jim was so much fun,full of imagination--and so kind. I'm so thankful I had some time to know him as an adult, too, and to know that he remained the same wonderful person that we all loved.
I will miss him terribly, but, I know he had strong faith and love for...

Jim was a great dentist and I always looked forward to coming in for a visit. I trusted his care and enjoyed his personality. He was also a great person, and I marveled at the trips he took to help others. I started missing him when he retired and I feel a great loss now. I'm sure he is resting in peace and reaping the rewards of a life well spent.

Karen, everyone who knew Jim, loved and respected him. His outreach to developing countries was awesome. And his dentistry practice in Boyd's was the best. I am a better person because I knew Jim and I will always fondly think of him as one of my most favorite humans.

Sorry for your loss and grief; may the promise at John 6:40 give you comfort and peace.

Karen and family: as your temporary next door neighbor, I've only known you and Jim a short time. However, it took me no time at all to know that both of you are beautiful people. I imagine Jim sitting in his office upstairs, smoking a pipe and pondering his next book. Like a sailor with a mission! But seriously, You and Jim both have touched my heart. I feel your pain, your loneliness, and your loss, but i also share your beautiful faith in an afterlife of peace, fulfillment, and...

Karen, deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Karen, My heart breaks for this huge loss to everyone who had the honor of knowing Jim. You and he were such a special couple. The love you shared will go on for eternity. My love and prayers are with you and your family.
Debbi Rosenthal