J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Falconer, James C., Sr.

Monday, September 01, 2008

James C. Falconer, Sr., age 87, of Chester, VA, died on Sunday, August 31, 2008. He was born in Bally Shannon, VA, the son of the late Robert H. and Dina Salvesen Falconer. Mr. Falconer was a U. S. Navy and WWII veteran and a retired real estate assessor. He was a charter member of Grace Lutheran Church, Chester and Trinity Lutheran Church, Richmond. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Elizabeth H. Falconer; sons, James C. Falconer, Jr. of Kill Devil Hills, NC, and Robert C. Falconer, Sr. and wife Cathy, of Richmond, VA; grandchildren, Robert C. Falconer, Jr., Kari A. Queen, and Grace E. Bacchi; great-grandchildren, Robert W. Falconer and Sophia L. Bacchi; and a brother, Thomas M. Falconer and wife Doris, of Richmond, VA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 11 a.m. in Grace Lutheran Church with a reception following the ceremony. A private burial will follow at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church memorial fund at 13028 Harrowgate Rd. Chester, VA 23831. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

To have known Jim Falconer for only a brief time was an experience that will be remembered for a lifetime. He was a Christian gentleman. It was always a pleasure to talk to him. Our lasting memory of him will be of us greeting each other while standing in the aisle after the Worship Service at Grace Lutheran Church in Chester on Sunday, August 31, 2008. We had just joined hearts and voices in praise to the Lord. That time of joyful worship came to an end. However in just a few hours Jim's worship of the Lord he loved and served entered a phase that will never end. We shall treasure our memory of him. Vera and George Plvan

Posted by: Vera and George Plvan at September 3, 2008 08:23 PM

Betty, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss of Jim. A finner man one could not ask for. Grace and Chester has lost another of it's leaders. Our prayers will be with you and the family. Wish I could have made the servies today but just heard. Again blessings to you and the family....CG

Posted by: C.G. PHIPPS at September 3, 2008 06:22 PM

Dearest Betty, Cole, Robert and Families,

We rejoice in Jim's new life with our Lord and grieve with you over our loss of a dear friend, role model and faithful member of the Grace Lutheran family. Our prayers are with you at this hour and in the days ahead.

With love and sympathy,

Don and Margaret Maurer

Posted by: Don Maurer at September 2, 2008 09:18 AM