James W. Schumacher Sr.

James W. Schumacher Sr., 76, of Midlothian, passed away December 26, 2004. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Phyllis Kiser Schumacher; two daughters, Lara Huffman and her husband, Allen, Donna Rimell and her husband, Pat; one son, Jimmy Schumacher; four grandchildren, Jason Huffman and his wife, Ashley, Carrie Huffman, Nicholas and Zachary Rimell; sister-in-law, Louise Kiser Wolfe; and his beloved cat, Humphrey. Mr. Schumacher retired from the United States Army Special Forces after 22 years of service which included a one-year tour in Korea and three tours of duty in Vietnam. He was a member of Chapter 1-XVIII (Special Forces Green Beret). The family will receive friends in the Woody Funeral Home, Huguenot Chapel, 1020 Huguenot Rd., Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to John F. Kennedy Special Warfare/Special Forces Branch Historical & Museum Association, P.O. Box 70060, Ft. Bragg, N.C. 28307, Forest View Volunteer Rescue Squad or Midlothian Volunteer Fire Department.