James Gehman

1941 - 2022

Mr. James Kulp Gehman, 81, husband of Sandra Lee (Blessing) Gehman and a resident of Wallops Island, VA, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA. A native of Barto, PA, he was born July 15, 1941 to the late Abraham B. Gehman and Mary C. Kulp Gehman. James graduated from Goshen College in Goshen, IN, where he received a degree in Biology. He was a lifelong Mennonite, birdwatcher, naturalist, master gardener, pitcher extraordinaire in fast-pitch softball, and poet. Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Sandy; his children, Jenny Gehman (John Grant) of Melfa, VA, and Suzanne Auchter (Matthew) of Reading, PA; three sisters, Johanna K. Gehman, Ada K. Gehman, and Rhoda K. Gehman, all of Barto, PA; four brothers, Dr. Linford K. Gehman (Becky) of Bergton, VA, Abe K. Gehman (Drolene) of Bally, PA, Merrill K. Gehman of Anchorage, AK, and Harley K. Gehman (Linda) of Indian, AK; his faithful dog and close companion Bobbe; sister-in-law, Jennie Gehman, who was married to his brother Ronnie; and many nieces, nephews and their families. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his two brothers, Dwight K. Gehman and Ronnie K. Gehman. No public services are planned at this time. The family asks friends to show their appreciation of James and his family, by making a memorial donation in his name to either the Mennonite Central Committee, P.O. Box 500, Akron, PA 17501, or to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements by the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home.