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James Hurst "Jamie" Sears
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Timothy L Smith
November 14, 2024
Jaime did many ride alongs with me with the Richmond police department , he was such a fun guy to be around and I always looked forward to him riding with me during my tours. He will be sorely missed.
Mimi Blevins
October 25, 2006
Tommy & Kay, I am just today hearing of your loss...I am truly sorry and wish there was something I could do...I am so very very sorry. May God bless you and your family...your ole friend....
Karen Smith Fields
August 31, 2006
Dear Kay,
I believe you taught my senior family living class at Highland Springs High School in 1977. I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your precious son. It is obvious he was a wonderful man and a loving son, brother, and father. My father, a retired Henrico County police officer who was shot in the line of duty in the 1980's, just passsed away and the pain is still fresh. So please know that I feel deeply for you and that my prayers are with you and your family. What a blesing to know that Jamie is with his Father now and at peace.
Jennifer Connelly (Maiden name Tuck)
August 24, 2006
To the Sears Family: Jamie and I attended elementary, middle and high school together. I remember playing kick ball with him and all the other kids in the neighborhood for hours. We were in several classes together throughout our school years. Once in high school, classes and friends separated us more and more, but I always considered him a good friend. It was great to hear what a wonderful father and husband he had become. I last heard about him at our 20th high school reunion. I did see him at Southpark Mall about 6 months ago. I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will continue to be in my prayers.
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Melanie Ondich
August 21, 2006
Dear Kay,
I was so shocked and saddened for you when I heard of Jamie's death. I can not begin to imagine how you and your family must feel.Please know that I am hurting for you and keep your health as good as you can right now. Healing can and will come about. Just hold on and stay close to our loving God. I am so very crushed ....but you will see Jamie again-know that! My love and sincere sympathy to you and family.Melanie Ondich, Pulaski VA
Brenda Blanton
August 21, 2006
To The Sears Family: I knew Jamie at VCU at the Police Department; we were security guards together. He will be missed by all who knew him. My sincere condolences to his wife and children. I will always remember him well.
Kelley M.
August 17, 2006
I went to school(Tucker) w/ Jamie. We were in the same typing class. He was so nice, and I am so happy to see what a loving family man he became. It is no surprise to me, that he was so respected and loved. I am happy to have known him. He leaves a wonderful legacy behind. My prayers are with his family and children. He was a great man.
Cynthia Mahone
August 16, 2006
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Mary Beth Cole
August 16, 2006
Dear Jessica, Luke, Claire and Noah, and Mr. and Mrs. Sears and Matt ~ words cannot express to you how heartbroken I feel at your loss...Jamie was not only the wonderful husband, father, son and brother to you all, but he was also a friend to all who knew him and a good neighbor as well...out street will never be the same without his police car there, reassuring us that even though we didn't always see him, we knew he was there looking out for us and making sure our neighborhood was safe. He never hesitated to stop and talk to me whenever he passed by and saw me outside. Just the other night he flashed his spotlight at me as I was backing in my driveway, just saying hello...It is so hard for us to comprehend why these things happen, but we must have faith that God needed him. I know you will remain strong in your faith that you will be together again one day but until then rest assured that he is safe and watching over you and, in true Jamie fashion, watching over everyone else. Love and sincere sympathy to you all ~ Mary Beth Cole
laura domalik
August 16, 2006
To all of Jamie's family and loved ones- We have been out of town on a family vacation and we came home to find out this terrible and heart breaking news. Please know how sorry we are for your loss. Jamie was a friend and kind soul to the core. We meet him in college and even though we did not see him very often we still considered him to be a friend. When we did run into one another he was there with a kind word and an update about Jessica, the children or his Mom and Dad. He will be deeply missed by all. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. With love and sadness, Laura and Charlie Domalik
Crewe Police Dept.
August 16, 2006
Our sincere condolences to the family of Lt. Sears and the Colonial Heights Police Department. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless. Crewe Police Dept.
Betty Davis-Fleming
August 16, 2006
Tommy & Kay,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you take comfort in knowing that you raised a wonderful son and that the memories will always be proud moments. I didn't know Jamie, but I knew about him from his childhood since I worked with Tommy at VA Power for many years. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Esther Windmueller
August 15, 2006
Dear Sears family:
I send my sincere condolences to you. I grew up in the same neighborhood as Jaimie and remember him as a friendly face when not everyone was.
As a defense attorney, I appeared occasionally in Colonial Heights. Jamie took care to approach me and ask after me. I did not know that Jamie was with the force and would not have recognized him, but he was a friendly enough person to approach me and ask after me and my family.
I was greatly saddened to hear of his untimely death, and I wanted you to know that he will be missed by people throughout the community. My thoughts are with you.
Linda Wade
August 15, 2006
Dear Kay, Tommy, Matt and Celine, and to Jamie's wife and children; it's been a long time since our paths crossed at Emmanuel. I recall you and your family with great fondness. My deepest sympathies go out to you for your loss. I know Jamie was a fine man. He will be missed by all who have been fortunate enough to know him.
I ran into Jamie at the mall one day several years ago. It was so good to see him and recall memories from our years at Emmanuel Episcopal Church.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you; I pray that God will be with you and comfort you in this especially sad time in your lives. Sincerely, Linda (Mele) Wade
Sam and Becky Hicks
August 15, 2006
We didn't know Lt Sears but he sounded like a wonderful, caring man and we would like to express our sympathies to his family for their loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Though it has been many years since they have seen each other, Sam would like Kay to know he is thinking of her and her family and praying they will be alright.
F. A. Bowen
August 15, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lt. C. A. Woody
August 15, 2006
Mrs. Sears,
Lt. Sears and your family are in our prayers. Our condolences for your sudden loss.
B-1 Platoon, Chesterfield Sheriff's Office
The S B Scott Family
August 15, 2006
Jessica,Luke,Clair,Noah.
The mule will run forever.
Bob Aldridge
August 14, 2006
As a former Petersburg police officer, I too wish to express my condolences to the fmily as well as to the Colonial Heights Police Department. Losing a loved one is not easy especially under the circumstances. May God be with you always.
Virginia & Roger Morehead
August 14, 2006
We just received an e-mail from Bob DeHart informing us of the tragic death of Jamie. Although we never met him or his family, we know his mother Kay and Grandmother Macie. We send our heartfelt condolences to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Kay Dallosta
August 14, 2006
Our hearts are breaking for you, dearest Kay, Tommy, Jessica, Luke, Claire, and Noah in the loss of your beloved Jamie (son, husband and Dad). Know we love you, are praying for you, and are here for you. Love you, Little Kay and Matt
Elizabeth Toothman
August 14, 2006
Jessica, I know it's been a long time, but please know my heart is with you and your family as I know yours was with me and mine during our devastating time so many years ago.
All my love,
Libby
Tracy Masi
August 14, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. Jamie was a wonderful person. I would see him at Luke's basketball games. I have know Jamie since he started the Colonial Heights Police Department.I could always tell by talking to him that his family came first. He was a wonderful person and we were all lucky to have known such a wonderful person. My god be with his wife and children through there time of need. God Bless all of you.
Steve Wilson
August 14, 2006
To Jamie's wife and children, parents (Tommy and Kay), brother (Matt). My sympathies are with you all. It has been many years since I last saw Jamie. My memories of him mainly go back to teenage years at Emmanuel Church. I had last seen him back in 92 in Colonial Heights. I think I was walking on the outside of South Park mall when he came up in his police cruiser and hit me with the sirens. We had a good catch up for about an hour then, as it had been several years since I had seen him then.
I hope you all can find comfort in remembering his life and the friendship he brought to all who knew him.
Joanne and I wish to express our deepest condolences to you all.
Martha Walsh
August 14, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dave and Debbie De Hart family
August 13, 2006
Tommy, Kay, and family...
Our heartfelt condolences to your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Please know that your entire family circle mourns your loss and we pray you find comfort in the coming days.
Adam & Michelle Mimms
August 13, 2006
To The Sears Family, we would like to express our deepest sympathy for your sudden loss. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jamie was a exemplary police officer and role model to new police officers. I had the pleasure of working with Jamie for 13 years and always knew I could depend on him. He will be truly missed!
Janet Dailey
August 13, 2006
Jamie was a fine officer serving the Colonial Heights community. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
April W.
August 13, 2006
I worked with Jamie for two years and I will never forget his smiling face and kind nature. He was someone who in his short life touched so many people. I am grateful to have known him and will never forget him.
Susan & Charles Sullivan
August 13, 2006
Our hearts are grieving for you and the loss of Jamie. We know he is in heaven with Papa Hurst and MaNell, along with many others. Words cannot express our feelings for what you must be going through but know that we too are feeling some of your pain. James Hurst Sears was a Son, Husband, Father, Brother, Friend, Cousin and Police Officer to be Loved, Admired, Respected, Honored and Missed. We are deeply saddened by this tragedy but know God's arms are around you all and He will guide you through this. With Love we send our condolences.
Susan Meece
August 13, 2006
I didn't know your Lt.Sears, but I would like to take this opportunity to thank him and his family and co-workers for their service to the community. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with the family, friends and co-workers of Lt.Sears. In deepest sympathy.
Susan Meece
Andrew Bernstein
August 13, 2006
I attended elementary, middle, high school and college with Jamie. He lived in my neighborhood, where as youngsters we played football on the Robertshaw property across from my home. He was a great golfer for one so young and we all envied him. He was very knowledgeable in sports statistics. Jamie was a clean-cut, all-round great guy, and admired by all of us. I remember the great time we all had at our J. R. Tucker High School Tenth Anniversary Reunion. Without question, Colonial Heights could boast no finer police officer than Lieutenant James H. Sears. Jamie will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My profound sympathy to his parents, brother, wife, children and uncle. May you feel God’s presence as you grieve for your loved one, and find solace in the knowledge that he is eternally in His care.
Virginia Padgette
August 13, 2006
What an untimely passing. I recall Jamie as a student at Crestview Elementary. With great sympathy in your loss. Ginny
Bob & Nancy DeHart
August 13, 2006
Jessica, Luke, Claire and Noah
Kay and Tommy
Matt and Celine
Nancy & I are heart-broken in the loss of Jamie. We will cherish our recent retreat together with you all and Jamie in our hearts forever. You are in our thoughts and our prayers. May God bless and comfort all of you in our loss. We love you, Nancy & Bob DeHart
SHAWN AND MICHELLE VALENTINE
August 13, 2006
JAMIE WAS A VERY SWEET,CARING MAN AND HE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY BY ALL.OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE WHOLE FAMILEY
Leigh and Wayne Cole and family
August 13, 2006
Jessica and family-please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. We are truly sorry to learn of Jamie's passing. May God's love surround you and help to bring peace to you.
Ron Kidd
August 13, 2006
Jamie was a fine man and an exemplary police officer. It was my privilege to work along side of him as a volunteer chaplain. He will be sorely missed by all. I pray God's richest blessings on his family.
Melody F.
August 13, 2006
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I met Jamie back in 1990 at 7 11 South on the Blvd. Wilbert and I was working that night and out of nowhere came all these VSU kids and before we knew it, also came CHPD. Jamie was one of the several officer's. Two of the officer's stayed at the door. Jamie and 2 more officer's was inside with us. Jamie stood at the end of the counter making sure we would be alright. After everything had calmed down that night, Jamie came back and checked on us several times and he also checked in on us the rest of the weekend. Even after all these years, there are somethings a person doesn't forget. I heard somewhere that sometimes we have a guardian angel to watch over us and that night and weekend he was just that for Wilbert and I. He was a caring and wonderful person and will be missed. May God be with and Bless you and your family.
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