STARGELL, James R. Sr. "Slim," 84, of Richmond, formerly of New Kent, went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2009. James was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Christine; parents, Arthur and Evelyn; brothers, Jack and Glen; sister, Doris; and son-in-law, Elmo Whitehurst. James is survived by his children, Margaret Reamer (Donald) and their children, Donnie and Anthony; Mary Roberts (Skip) and their children, Kip, Bobbi, and James; Dorothy Whitehurst and her children, Stacy, Tina, and Robert; James Stargell Jr. (Carolyn) and their children, Erica, Jimmy, and Joey; and Debbie Sibley Fletcher and her children, Sonny and David. James is also survived by his sister, Frances, and 20 great-grandchildren. James served his country in the United States Navy. He was also a member of Hopewell Baptist Church, American Legion, and the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 15 and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 16 at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Laburnum Chapel, where funeral services will be 1 p.m. on Monday, August 17. Interment will follow at Westhampton Memorial Park.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
I am so,so,sorry. I just discovered that Mr. Stargell had passed and so wish that I had found out sooner. He was a very special man whom I thought of as a father. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you; Jr., Debbie, Mary Ellen, Dorothy and Margaret and to your wonderful families.
Robert Reeves
September 19, 2010 | Leakesville, MS
I enjoyed serving Ice Tea to Jim. He was a wonderful and kind resident of Imperial Plaza. Friends and family, take care and God Bless.
Sarah Ashworth
August 29, 2009
Although we never had a chance to meet him, your dad's spirit is reflected in his fine grandson, Trip.
Carter and John Felvey
August 20, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
The Bostic Family
New Kent, VA
August 16, 2009
Debbie, I am sorry to hear about your dad.I know he had a happy life so that is a blessing. Thank God for memories of our love ones and knowing one day we will be with them.
Joan Naumann
August 16, 2009 | Mechanicsville, VA
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Our sincere condolences to you and family. May our God grant each of you peace in this difficult time.
Nelson and Fred
August 15, 2009 | Richmond, VA
