The Shadow
HOPEWELL – James H. Persinger Jr., 72, of Hopewell passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010 in John Randolph Medical Center.
Mr. Persinger was preceded in death by his parents, James H. and Wanda Persinger.
James was retired from Sears, an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer and a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy S. Persinger; daughter, Kathie Whitlow and her husband, Leo (Buddy); two grandsons, Jason Crouch and his wife Melissa and Nathan Crouch and his wife, Belinda; four brothers, Harry Marvin, Charles and Pete Persinger, also numerous nieces and nephews including Harry Persinger of Covington.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Nelsen Funeral Home, 214 N. 6th Avenue, Hopewell. A funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m. April 12 with Dr. James E. Maggard and the Rev. Jerry Davis officiating.
Interment followed in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Broadway Baptist Church, 15th Ave. and Broadway, Hopewell, Va. 23860. Condolences may be registered at: www.nelsencares.com
