J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

James Dwight Jarrett

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Richmond, VA
James Dwight Jarrett, 62, a resident of Brittwood Dr., Richmond died Sunday, August 17, 2008 in the Hospice Unit of McGuire Veterans Affairs Hospital. Born on February 13, 1946, in Roanoke, he was the son of his mother Dorothy Wimmer Tuck and the late Ervin James Jarrett. He was a retired painter and an avid NASCAR fan of Jeff Gordon. Dwight was a veteran of the US Air Force.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Marjorie Lowe Jarrett; his mother Dorothy Wimmer Tuck of Roanoke; three daughters, Linda Strom and husband Rex of Windsor, Arlene Salmons and husband Carl of Richmond, and Lois Podnar and husband Tom of Aliquippa, PA; a son, Arthur Berryman and wife Rita of Appomattox; eight grandchildren, Shelly Boles, April Pippens and husband Mike, Larry Little, Jr., Joseph Brunk and wife April, Angela Berryman and fiancé Roger Stough, Christopher Podnar and wife Kati, Timothy Podnar and wife Dana, and Janet Salmons; four great grandchildren, Stephanie, Allison and Jared Boles and Tracey Pippens; two sisters, Carole Jarvis and husband Roland of Chesapeake and Linda Barbour and husband Elwell of Colonial Heights; a brother, Donald Jarrett and wife Rita of Winston-Salem, NC; several nieces and nephews; and many dear friends in Roanoke and Richmond. He is predeceased by a daughter, Mary Virginia Little and by her husband Larry Little, Sr.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the Wakefield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son. Rev. Mark Dailey and Rev. Ray Rowland will preside. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Surry County. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 5-8 PM.
Contributions may be made in Dwight’s memory to Funds 1125, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Hunter Holmes McGuire Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond VA 23249 or to Hospice of Virginia, 7231 Forest Hill Ave., Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23226. The family is being served by J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Purviance Chapel in Wakefield. Condolences may be posted to our website at www.jtmorriss.com.

Dear Lois, Tom and family,

We were all very sorry to hear about your father. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Our prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

Your friends at iXorg, Inc.

Posted by: Your friends at iXorg, Inc. at August 21, 2008 11:33 PM

Marjorie & Family:
Please know that we sympathize with you all during this time of great loss. We will all miss Dwight. Your faith in God will guide you through this.

Margie & Randy Henderson

Posted by: Margie & Randy Henderson at August 20, 2008 11:39 AM

Hey Aunt Dorothy:

Wanted to let you know our family was sorry to hear about Dwight. May God send blessings of comfort, healing, and peace into your heart. I would like to be there with you; but place you in the hands of God who can care for you as no other.

Take care, dear lady. Know we are thinking of you.

Katherine and family

Posted by: Katherine M Sowers at August 20, 2008 09:28 AM

To Linda Barbour & Family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother Dwight. I am so sorry. He looked so much like your dad. Mama passed away on June 19th.
Love,
JoAnn Doran

Posted by: JoAnn Doran at August 20, 2008 09:18 AM

Dorothy & Family,

We were so sorry to hear about the death of Dwight. Our sympathy & prayers are with you at this time. Sorry we couldn't make it to the funeral, but please remember that we are thinking about you.
We love you very much and pray that God will keep you in his care and comfort you.

Love,
Linda & Tom Iddings

Posted by: Linda & Tom Iddings at August 20, 2008 09:11 AM

The family of Dwight we offer our sympthys.
Dwight has gone to be with God. for he said
I will go to prepair a place for you and I will
come for you .

Posted by: Anderson,Andy &Shrley at August 19, 2008 03:27 PM

Lois, Tom & Family,

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please accept our condolences. Keep your past memories strong to keep "poppop's" spirit about you. May God embrace in his arms at this very difficult time. Over time, this hurt should lesson for you. We love you and will be praying to get you through this difficult time of sorrow.

Cathy, Jeff, Tiffany and Christina

Posted by: Jeff & Cathy at August 19, 2008 12:06 PM

Lois, Tom and family: So sorry to hear about your father. You are in our prayers. Lean on your family and friends for support, that is God's way of answering your prayers!! Please let us know if you need anything.

Patty and Jay Shuster

Posted by: Patty Shuster at August 19, 2008 10:01 AM

Lois, Tom and family,

Our heartfelt condolences are extened to all of you. May your memories give you comfort in your time of sorrow. May God keep Dwight in the Palm of His Hand and watch over those he loved so dearly.

The Dietz, Schrello, Jancel and Puff Families,
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Posted by: Susan Dietz at August 19, 2008 09:32 AM

Richard and family: We were so sorry to hear about the death of your uncle. May God grant you peace to reflect back on all your happy moments the two of you shared. May you also find solace knowing that your Christian family is praying for you also.

In Christian Love,
Rob, Missy and Brendon Watts
Cameron Avenue Church of Christ

Posted by: Rob, Missy and Brendon Watts at August 19, 2008 03:44 AM