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1934
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2011
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James Golightly Obituary
Mr. Golightly was born in 1934, in Winchester, Virginia, the son of the late James Franklin, Sr. and Violet Daisy Golightly.
He was a Master Plumber for over 60 years retiring in 1996 from W.E. Foley after 16 years of service. Mr. Golightly was a member of Burnt Factory United Methodist Church, a member of Conrad Hoover American Legion, Post #21 and Judges Athletic Association. He enjoyed playing fast pitch softball for many years and was inducted into the Winchester Fast Pitch Hall of Fame in 2003.
Mr. Golightly was a Veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict achieving the rank of Corporal.
He married Linda Louise Heckert on July 13, 1957, in Winchester, Virginia.
Surviving with his wife are five daughters, Melanie Melester and her husband Steve of Winchester, Donna "Peanut" Golightly of Stephens City, Dorothy "Dottie" Carter and her husband Spanky of Winchester, Teresa "Squirrel" Golightly of Winchester, and Susan Williams and her husband Billy of Strasburg; five grandchildren, Ben Melester, Sam Melester and his wife Kelly, Josh Carter and his wife Kristen, Emily Melnikoff, and Evan Williams; one great-granddaughter, Abby Melester; three sisters, Peggy Larrick, Joetta LaScola, and Janice Buterakos, all of Winchester; three brothers, Robert Golightly of Slanesville, West Virginia, Donald "Duck" Golightly, and Gary "Ike" Golightly of Winchester; and numerous nieces and nephews.
One son, Christopher Ray Golightly; and one sister, Ann Short, preceded him in death.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Monday at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel, with Pastor Steve Melester and Pastor Josh Carter officiating. Interment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park Mausoleum with military honors by VFW Post 2123.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Orndorff, Larry Johnson, Larry Potts, Wendell Dick, Frenchie Shoemaker and Robbie Golightly.
The family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society/Relay for Life, Pink is 4 Strong Girls, 2654 Valley Avenue, Suite B, Winchester, Virginia, 22601.
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for James Golightly
Jane Myers
June 9, 2011
My God be with with you in this time. Our thought and prayers are with each and everyone of you. God Bless.. Jane Malick Myers ( Moorefield WV)
Nancy Forrest
June 5, 2011
Melanie,
So shocked and saddened to hear of your dad's death. We will be keeping you and your mom and sisters in our prayers.
Nancy and Dave Forrest
June 4, 2011
Melanie and Steve,
Please know that my prayers are with you and my deepest sympathy to you and your entire family.
God bless and strengthen you.
Lillian Sloane
June 3, 2011
My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God bless and keep you
Karen Adams
Jody Osborne
June 3, 2011
Melanie and Steve, it is always hard to lose a loved one. Remember, he is physically gone but never Spiritually gone. And the love you have for him will never never die, it lives in your heart forever. In God's time, the hurt will be turned into happy memories, as you recall those days of "Remember When...." You are loved and Steve I know you will preach the Word at the funeral.
Lee &Vickie Seibert
June 3, 2011
God be with you and your family during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lorraine Blair
June 3, 2011
I was very sorry to here of the loss of uncle grease. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Joyce Nelson
June 3, 2011
I was very sorry to hear of the loss of uncle grease. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family at their time of sorrow.
carol anne sykes
June 3, 2011
uncle grease will be greatly missed you are in my prayers
Carolyn Huffman
June 3, 2011
Donna, Teresa, and family,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of you Dad. May you find comfort in your memories. God bless each of you. Your family will be in my prayers.
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