J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Sirry, James C.

Sunday, July 09, 2006

James Calvin Sirry went to be to with the Lord on Sunday, July 9, 2006. He was born February 13, 1924 to the late E. S. & Susie Avery Sirry from Chesterfield County, Virginia. Mr. Sirry was a former Sunday school teacher & member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. He served in the U. S. Army & was a Veteran of World War II. He was retired from Allied Chemical where he worked as a Chief Operator in the Hopewell Plant. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Nelda Lois Butler of Ettrick, Virginia. Mr. Sirry was the last surviving male of the Sirry family, at the age of 82 He was a husband, father, grandfather & a friend who will truly be missed by all who knew & loved him dearly. Left here on earth to cherish his memories, his one and only devoted daughter, Joy Lynne Sirry Burton; his son-in-law, Emmett Burton III; his grandson, E.J. Burton; his great-granddaughter, Cheyenne Bishop; his life long friend, Marguerite Royster; and his four remaining sisters, Ruby Belcher, Elizabeth Bishop, Geraldine Traylor, & Louise Green. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service where funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park with military honors. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

JOY LYNNE,
Did you know your Father showed off that picture of your wedding with you ,him and your Mom?He also had a picture of you when you were the Cheerleader for Col.Heights High.He was so proud of you!!Thank God he is not suffering any more,Bless his heart ,I will never forget your Father.It was just the other day I saw you all out at Lone Star eating dinner,I will miss him,he is sweet,funny and handsome,what a great guy your Father was!!You call me if I can help in any way,Mike said the same also,we love you,your friends always,Brenda & Family

Posted by: Brenda & Family at July 17, 2006 12:30 PM

Dear Joy,
Im so very sorry about your Daddy,your daddy was a special man in every way.I will never forget how he helped me.Your Momma was sure lucky to have him,just remember he is up in Heaven with your Momma now.Its ashame you are going through this mess,but they both loved you Joy and thats why they left everything to you.Its just like Pat said,BUILD THAT HOUSE,and live in it forever!!With everything you did for your parents,you sure deserve to be happy now in that new house.Your parents will always be missed but they will live in your heart forever and no one can erase the very special memories of them.Your Daddy would have wanted that,he loved you so very much.In Sympathy and in Love for you,Jamie

Posted by: jamie at July 17, 2006 01:24 AM

Hey Joy,
We just want to say it was a beautiful funeral and your Dad would have been so pleased about the military honors.Hold your head up high Joy for you carried out each and every wish of your Dads.Remember you,Emmett,and Ej are the ones who took care of your Dad,no one else.I know he is up in heaven,he was such a good man,and he loved you Joy so very much.I know you had said "it was a honor to have him as your Dad,"it was a honor also to have you as his daughter for he had told me that several times!!!!your friend always,Mark

Posted by: mark at July 16, 2006 01:08 AM

Hi Joy..Am so sorry to hear of your Father's death.
At least he will not have to suffer anymore and I am so proud of the way you & Emmett & E.J. took care of him. I feel it was an honor to meet him and I know what he shared with me was the truth. It is such a shame he had to endure the things from others, but at least you showed him true love and kindness.
God Bless You, Joy.
Barbara

Posted by: Barbara Vest at July 15, 2006 06:42 PM

Joy,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know it has been a very trying time for you. I am so sorry that you are having to deal with so much animosity at such a difficult point in your life. Rest assured you have handled everything in a very commendable way. I know your dad would be so proud of you. Don't let anyone ever tell you differently. You are such a sweet, loving, caring compassionate woman and you have already staked your place in heaven. My heart goes out to you,Emmett and E.J.. If I can do anything for you please don't hesitate to let me know. I love you all.

Posted by: Natalie & Family at July 15, 2006 02:20 PM

My Dearest Joy Lynne,may Gods arms surround you as you go through this trying time.You were so good to your Mom and Dad,I know they both are in heaven together singing the Lords praises.The flowers sent to your home were for you Joy Lynne.Hope Emmett and Ej enjoyed the food,bless their hearts,see you soon,love you all.
In Deepest Sympathy,Marie

Posted by: marie hayes at July 15, 2006 12:32 PM

Joy,we are so sorry to hear of your loss.I will never forget Christmas 2005, the last time Jimmy was over here at our home,boy did we have fun!!Remember all the good times,and all the times your Dad came to the river,he sure could fish.Jimmy will greatly be missed by us all.If you need anything Joy,you just call me,we are here for you. Love your friend Steve

Posted by: steve at July 15, 2006 02:54 AM

Joy ,or should I say Mom,I am so very sorry you have to go through this,just remember how much PaPa loved you,he would not want to see you cry, you were his pride and Joy,all through out his life time.It seemed just like the other day I saw you two at Steven Kent eating dinner together with Marguerite and Emmett.Your Dad told me in the last days how much he loved you,he was so proud of you Joy,you made PaPa happy in every way.I know PaPa was so thankful for you Joy, and Emmett, and EJ,you three were the BEST Family he could ever have.

Posted by: Tabby Perkinson at July 15, 2006 12:31 AM

At a time like this, there is very little one can do or say. But
I do want you to know you have my deepest sympathy. That
goes to Joy Lynne & Family and Bobby & Family and also
Marguerite.

God needed another angel so he called Jimmy home. I have
many fond memories. I will miss him very much. Luv Ya!

Elizabeth Bishop (Sister)

Posted by: Elizabeth Bishop at July 13, 2006 10:57 PM

Joy just want you to know if there is anything I can do please let me know. I'm so sorry for the loss of your father, I know you were very close and will miss him terribly.He will be always in your heart just as my dad is in mine.We are so sorry, just call any time.

Linda, Roy and Tamela

Posted by: Linda Coleman & family at July 10, 2006 04:36 PM