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1951 - 2013
 James Jimmy W. Journell, 61, of Proctorville, Ohio passed away Thursday March 14, 2013 at Cabell Huntington Hospital Huntington, WV. He was born June 25, 1951 in Roanoke, VA to the late Eldridge Saunders and Katherine Schilling Journell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a special loved one John Thornburg, mother of his children, Suk I. Jeanie Journell, and brother-in-law Earl Plumley. He retired from the U.S. Army as a first class Sergeant after 22 years of service where he flew Medivac. He retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Huntington, WV, after 19 years of service. Jimmy is survived by his wife Jill Shepard Journell; two daughters Chea Jamie (Seth) Klein of North Carolina, and Sandra Avery of Georgia; one son James (Robin) Journell of Georgia; one stepson Rick Shepard of Proctorville, Ohio; eight grandchildren Kyra Avery, Sierra Journell, Jacob Journell, Isaac Journell, Ben, Caleb, Gracie, and Lily Shepard; three sisters Carolyn Louise (Alan) Williamson of Proctorville, Ohio, Becky Plumley of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Elizabeth Pratt of Huntington, WV; two brothers Gene (Patty) Journell of Huntington, and Jeffrey (Amy) Journell of Glenrock, PA; and many special nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family wishes to express a thank you to the surgical ICU nurses and doctors at Cabell Huntington Hospital and a special thank you to Dr. Nusair. Funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday March 18, 2013 at Hall Funeral Home by Pastor Keith Watters. Burial will follow in Rome Cemetery Proctorville, Ohio. Proctorville VFW Post #6878 will conduct military graveside rites. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Joan C. Edwards Cancer Center Huntington, WV. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall. |
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There are currently 15 condolences.
Carla Martin
Monday March 25, 2013 at
5:06 PM
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Jill and Gene,
May God bless you at this difficult time. I had the pleasure of working with James for many years. He was an excellent mentor and friend! He will be missed! Love and prayers to your family!
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Lynn Stanley
Tuesday March 19, 2013 at
7:58 AM
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Jill and Gene, I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray for peace and comfort for you both during this difficult time. James will be missed!
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Stephanie Foster
Stephanie.Foster@va.gov
Monday March 18, 2013 at
8:20 PM
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When I was hired at the VA , I worked in the OR with James. He helped by training me to be the best surgical tech I could be. James did his job with excellence. I know the OR misses him ,so I can only imagine how much more his family does. James was always willing to help with a smile no matter how bad he was feeling. He was a strong man. It was a pleasure working side by side with him. So it is with deepest sympathy that I say to his family, I'am sorry for your loss.
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Tammy Winters
tammys321@hotmail.com
Monday March 18, 2013 at
12:07 PM
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Jill, I really hate this for James....too young to leave. He was a good person. Beth said it below, he was a hard worker. Whatever case we worked, he always gave it 100% and he knew what he was doing. He was my savior when I first started working in the O.R. I will miss him. I's sorry that I couldn't make it to his service today.
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Cheryl L. Smith
Monday March 18, 2013 at
10:37 AM
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Jill I am very sorry for your loss. I'm unsure if you remember me or not. It seems everyone is retiring except for me. I have 31 or 32 years on this hill but cannot retire because I am not 55 yet. Once again I am sorry for your loss & will have you & your family in my thoughts & prayers.
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Joanna Shoemaker
Monday March 18, 2013 at
10:34 AM
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I worked with James for many years at the VA, on 4 South and in surgery. He was one of the kindest mentors to me. And so good to his patients. Duty Honor Country James!
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Jill Underdonk Stevenson
Monday March 18, 2013 at
7:40 AM
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Jill, I am so very very sorry! Your husband was such a nice and thoughtful man and I loved working with him. My prayers are with you and your beautiful family.
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Jacky Thacker
Sunday March 17, 2013 at
8:12 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss. Happy memories of James at the VA will always be a part of my life.
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Randell L. Midkiff & Escalene Basham
Shadowcloud8724@aol.com
Sunday March 17, 2013 at
5:32 PM
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Dear Friend, Mother and I send our deepest regrets at the passing of your husband.
Love ya
Randy and Escalene
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Kathy Gibson
kathygibson22@aol.com
Sunday March 17, 2013 at
10:52 AM
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I want to say how sorry i am to hear of his passing I worked with his brother Gene at the Va So this goes out to Gene also to tell him how sorry i am to hear of this. you and his family are in my prayers if you need anything just let me know Kathy
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Sheila Lenarz
Sunday March 17, 2013 at
7:39 AM
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So sorry to see this Jill, you and your family will be on my mind...
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Beth Kozee
Saturday March 16, 2013 at
10:34 PM
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I worked with James at the VAMC. He was a hard worker and a great mentor to new employees. A great person to know!
Prayers of strength and comfort for the family.
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Kay Henry
youdontneedto.@yahoo.com
Saturday March 16, 2013 at
8:37 PM
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Jill and Gene so sorry for your loss. Will keep you and your families in my prayers.
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Linda Faulkner
faulknerl2002@yahoo.com
Saturday March 16, 2013 at
8:04 PM
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Jill, I want to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Heaven has gained another Wonderful Angel....May God be with you...Thinking of you.....
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Sherry Fannin
Friday March 15, 2013 at
8:30 PM
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Dear Jill, I am deeply saddend by your loss. James will be greatly miss by myself and all the surgery staff at the VA. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you all during your time of grieving. Sincerely, Sherry Fannin
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