J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Day, James E.

Thursday, June 22, 2006

James Earl Day (Jim), 64, of Chesterfield, died June 22, 2006. His wife, Becky; daughter and son-in-law, Shawn and Carlyle Cordle; mother, Regina Day and son Brian Day survive him. In addition, Jim leaves behind his beloved cat, Murphy, and many loving family members, friends and acquaintances. Jim was an outstanding graphic artist, photographer, and illustrator. He worked for NASA in California, the VA Department of Highways, Philip Morris, and the Valentine Museum Riverside. He retired from the Division of Motor Vehicles as a manager of a mobile DMV office. Jim had many talents including whitewater canoeing and sea kayaking. He was an ACA whitewater canoeing instructor for Chesterfield County and he volunteered as a canoeing instructor for the Boy Scouts of America. Jim was a board member and a partner of Old Dominion Adventures and also served on the board for Coastal Canoeists. He had a passion for cooking and was nicknamed “Chez Jim.” His quirky sense of humor and warm personality will be forever mourned. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 26 at the Chesterfield Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3050 W. Hundred Road in Chester. Please wear casual attire. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216 or the Chesapeake Bay Foundation at www.cbf.org. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Hello Becky;
I met you October, 1999, at RMA where we celebrated our 40 year class reunion. I am so sorry to hear of our loss of Jim. Charlie Boomer called me, but it took a number of days as I was traveling out of cell range, before I got the message. His was a presonality still remembered after 50 years. I arrived at RMA as a freshman in 1955. Jim, already there a year, loaned me his trumpet and started me off as a bugaler. We had a deal----I would continue bugaling, taking the load off him, as long as I could continue using his horn. Something I did all four years!!

Posted by: George Young at July 2, 2006 10:29 PM

Dear Becky,

Please accept our sympathy for your loss of your beloved Jim. What a rich life you two have had together. May the memories warm your heart forever.

Posted by: Bill & Susan Hammer at June 28, 2006 09:23 PM

Becky, My heart is full for you and your family and how you must miss him so. As I watched the video, I was struck by the many memories you made together and how each photograph of you both tells of a life shared in joy. You two made many lasting memories and my hope is you will find comfort in these in the days ahead.

Love, Jo Ann

Posted by: Jo Ann Hairston at June 28, 2006 11:43 AM

Dear Becky and family,
Just want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim was a wonderfull person and I will miss seeing him at the deli. I was honored to have known him and to have recieved two of the best recipes ever.Hope you will come to see us soon. Take care and God Bless.

Posted by: Bunny EMORY at June 26, 2006 07:21 PM

Becky: Our heart aches for you! Know that the whole team here at Franklin Street is thinking about you and will keep you in our prayers in the days ahead. Our deepest sympathies...
-Andrea Amore

Posted by: Andrea Amore-- Franklin Street Mktg at June 26, 2006 05:04 PM

Dear Becky -

I know Jim is the love of your life and you have appreciated every day of the last twenty years you've spent with him. It's my wish that all the good memories will become even stonger.

Love, Grace

Posted by: H. Grace Fuller at June 26, 2006 04:40 PM

Shawn,

I'm sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Know that he's now in a wonderful place with wonderful company and no longer in pain. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Maria

Posted by: Maria Rondeau at June 26, 2006 10:02 AM

Dearest Becky,

Know that I am there with you today in spirit, if not in person. You and Jim were so lucky to have each other. I'm be in touch later, but for now I send my love and hugs.

Marilyn

Posted by: Marilyn Rausch at June 26, 2006 08:32 AM

Becky and Shawn,

Our most sincere love and support to both of you and your family. I remember going to Jim to borrow snorkeling gear for our trip to Mexico and he made sure everything was right, "Do you need this, or this, maybe this?" I could smell the dinner he was cooking for Becky. He loved his life.

Posted by: Vicki and Robbin Thompson at June 25, 2006 12:06 AM