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James Channing Obituary
Virginia Beach - James Faulkner Channing, 91, passed away on April 8, 2017 in his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Channing was born in Washington DC on April 29, 1925. He was a graduate of University of Maryland, Georgetown University, La Sorbonne in Paris, University of Mexico, and the University Of Perugia, Italy. He was a Veteran of the US Army during WWII, and served during the Battle of Normandy, the Battle of the Buldge and the Battle of Sicily. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart, and the Croix De Guerre. Mr. Channing had an early career of curatorship's at the Smithsonian Museum and Mount Vernon. He was a Diplomat with the U.S. Department of State with posts throughout Central and South America, Australia, and Africa.
He is survived by his wife Leonora Channing, a daughter, Lucy Channing and her husband Ramon Breeden, a grandson, James Faulkner Channing and his wife Trini, a granddaughter, Carmen Channing, and nieces and nephews, Michael, Elizabeth, and Kathy. Mr. Channing was preceded in death by a son, James F. Channing, JR.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Monday April 17, 2017 in the home of Lucy and Ray Breeden, 1433 N. Bay Shore DR in Virginia Beach. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at Atlantic Shores Retirement Community, Anchor Room at 11:00 a.m. A reception will be held at the home of Lucy and Ray Breeden following the memorial service. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts. is assisting the family.
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Inga Francis
April 23, 2017
Leonora, Lucy, and family - our hearts are with you in sympathy.
All of us and my parents are honored to have had him as part of our lives. He will be missed, but most of all he will be remembered.
With love,
Rick, Inga and Kersti
Charles Robins
April 18, 2017
Dear Lucy,
Nothing I say can lessen the sense of loss and pain you are experiencing. Having lost both of my parents; my mother most recently, I can attest to that. The sense of loss is indicative of how much their presence and company meant to us.
I will always remember fondly the earlier times I met your Dad, and the interplay you had with him. There is no doubt you were the apple of his eye.
Know that you and your Mom have my deepest sympathies and most heartfelt condolences.
Fondly,
Charles Robins
April 18, 2017
Thinking of all the Channing family and how much those of us in Tarboro benefitted from your living here.
April 12, 2017
Lucy,
George and I and our Tarboro family are sending you and your mother lots of love and prayers. Your daddy was a charming gentleman and I am so glad I was able to see him when I was in Tarboro. What a career he had and what a hero he was during WW II. My mother enjoyed your parents so much when they lived in Tarboro.
love,
Cynthia Simmons Boylan
MaryElizabeth Newcomb
April 11, 2017
Mr. Channing was my favorite resident. I'll miss seeing him sitting at my desk with those red sneakers that he wore with such panache. I'll miss that wonderful sense of humor that always made my day better. I know where you are Mr. C. and it's a bright and beautiful place.
April 11, 2017
Mr. Channing was always one of my favorite residents ... always greeted me with a smile and funny comment. He was a wonderful man who was well loved throughout the community. Rest well Mr. Channing.
Cyndie Jeffries
April 11, 2017
May god's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad and difficult time. Psalms 119 : 50,76 EJC. GA.
April 11, 2017
Lucy,
I would like to express my condolences. I'll miss James, as I know you will. He was always fun to be around and talk with, whether at the bar or just sitting around.
Rick Quarles
April 11, 2017
My condolences to the family. May the fond memories you cherish and the peace of God comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM
April 11, 2017
Sorry for your lost may the God of all peace be with you at this time of sorry John, 28, 29,
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