James Arthur Hebel

1925 - 2015

James Arthur Hebel obituary, 1925-2015, Richmond, VA

BORN

1925

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Woody Funeral Home Parham - Richmond

1771 North Parham Road

Richmond, Virginia

James Hebel Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 2, 2015.

HEBEL, James A., 89, left his earthy home in Summerhill Retirement Community on Thursday, April 2, 2015. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jacquelyn Rose Hebel; and his brother, William Hebel. Survivors include his daughter, Holly Anderson (Jay); son, David Hebel (Susan); four grandchildren, Melissa Becker (Miles), Morgan Anderson, Katelyn Hebel and James "Chip" Anderson; one great-granddaughter, Maddy Becker; sister, Elizabeth Martyn; his second wife of 20 years, Gloria Hebel; and two stepsons, Elliott Bromley and Thomas Bromley (Janet). Jim was a World War II veteran and a college graduate of DePaul University. He volunteered many hours at St. Mary's Hospital and Meals On Wheels. He retired from Reynolds Metal Company and American Tobacco Company. Jim was a member of Grove Avenue Baptist Church. The family would like to thank Dr. Karl Koenig, and the other doctors and nurses at Henrico Doctors' Hospital for their compassionate care of Jim before his homegoing. His remains rest at the Parham Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Road, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Grove Avenue Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grove Avenue Baptist Church or to your favorite charity. Online condolences to WoodyFuneralHome.com.

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April 10, 2015

Robin Broadhurst

We are so sorry for your loss. We know he is in a wonderful place walking with Jesus and praising his name. We did not know James but we know his daughter, Holly, and feel close to him through her stories. Love and prayers Bill & Robin Broadhurst

April 7, 2015

Carol Bagley Tastad

My deepest sympathies to the Hebel family. Our families were neighbors in Peru, IL., and remained close friends for many years. I have so many good memories of the Bagley/Hebel get together over the years. My sympathies to Gloria, Holly and family, and David and family.

April 5, 2015

Rabbit Caroline Barnes

We are so sorry for your loss. We did not know James, but love one of his precious legacies...Holly, Jay and family. May Jesus wrap you all in His love this Easter.

April 5, 2015

I knew Jim and Gloria thru volunteering at St. Mary's. What a kind and gentle man Jim was. He will be missed my many volunteers and friends. Thoughts and prayers for Gloria and family. Carol Lipscomb

April 3, 2015

Mary Good

I am so very sorry for your loss. Jim was an amazing man. I enjoyed volunteering with him and Gloria at St Marys. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

April 3, 2015

Lisa Dowden

We are so sorry for your loss. We cannot be present, but will be thinking of you at this difficult time.
Lisa Dowden, Bill Mosley and Nelson

April 2, 2015

Bernie Henderson

As President of Woody Funeral Home, I extend our deepest sympathy from all our staff for your loss. We are committed to providing the utmost care to you at this time and throughout the days to come. Our purpose is to assist and serve you in a manner that exceeds your expectations. We pledge to strive to merit the trust you have reposed in us.

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