James Herbert Arendall
September 22, 1948 - April 27, 2020
Midlothian, Va
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James Herbert Arendall
September 22, 1948 - April 27, 2020
Midlothian, Va
Obituary
James Herbert Arendall, 71, of N. Chesterfield, VA went to be with his Lord on Monday, April 27, 2020. James(Jiffy) was the devoted husband 35 years to Virginia Smiley Arendall; father of Wendy Jones, Tom Campbell, Chase Campbell, Cheryl Adams, Richard Adams (Linda) grandfather of Peyton and Regan Jones; brother of Linda Womack, Rose Hunter(Lea Ann Nystrom), Buddy Arendall and Dennis Arendall. James (Jim) was born in Halifax, VA on September 22, 1948 preceded in death by his parents Raleigh Thomas Arendall and Ruby Thelma Pickeral. Jim as a young boy enjoyed playing baseball in the Little League Sponsored by Vaughan”s. He was a member of the 1961 Championship Team competing in the Dixie Little League Series World Series with his father coaching, He enlisted in the USA Army in 1965 serving in Vietnam and was a proud veteran. He loved his country. He was an avid golfer who loved competing in VSGA and State Opens and local tournaments. He was a member of Meadowbrook Country Club where he served on the board of Directors. He loved socializing, dancing and spending time with his family and golfing buddies. He retired as Owner and operator of the DeerRun Jiffy Lube in Midlothian, VA The love of his life was his wife Miss Ginny who was his soul mate and confidant. They enjoyed traveling and sharing time with his children, grandchildren and family members. Second to the love of his family was Jim”s pride and joy of his 1960 Corvette Convertible. A private family service will be held at the Virginia Veteran”s Cemetery in Amelia, VA. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Please visit his obituary page at Morrissett.com for additional information and to share memories with the family. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to Virginia State Golf Association Junior Golf Program and the Meadowbrook Country Club Charles Gillette Garden Fund (501 3c).
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28 responses to James Herbert Arendall
AJ Steele says:
May 3, 2020
Miss Ginny, and family, I am so sorry for your loss, and hope that wonderful memories are providing you all w some comfort. What a great guy Jim was to me and our family for so many years, my heart is broken with you and would love to be able to give you a hug.
Jim meant a great deal to me from childhood, to the Marine Corps, all the way to today and I can say that lessons learned, (some the hard way!) have stayed with me always. Jim’s ability to work hard and enjoy Life was always evident to me. I mostly appreciate his warm smile with firm but fair personality, candid guidance, and advice, helping anyone in need, (including car trouble in the middle of the night!) as well as sharing tips on the golf course, and what not to do with one’s Corvette! What a great American, with a ‘do the right thing’ way of life, you will be missed.
I will always carry fantastic memories and am grateful that I had the opportunity to know you so well Mr Arendall; may you RIP.
Wendy Jones says:
May 7, 2020
AJ
Thank you for the memories! He loved you and your family.
Wendy
sarah eastwood says:
May 3, 2020
Jenny, I am sorry about Jim. Wish I could just give you a big hug. Please tell Re that she , along with you, are in my thoughts and prayers. With heartfelt sympathy, Sarah Eastwood
Karen Schakel from Goddard says:
May 3, 2020
Sorry for your loss. Sending many prayers to you and your family.
Carolyn Wilkerson says:
May 4, 2020
My dad, Ray Wilkerson, enjoyed playing golf with Jim. I have some great memories of playing a few rounds with him and his sister, Rose, in some couples golf events. He was always a lot of fun! My condolences to his family.
Nancy Anderson says:
May 4, 2020
Living nextdoor to Mr. Jim and Miss Ginny was the greatest time of my life! Chris and Alex learned so much from Mr. Jim – Chris was golf and Alex most definitely would be the love of country music and pickup trucks. They both learned to respect the “elders”, don’t get near the corvette or truck and to keep off the grass. I truly believe ALEX and Mr. Jim are together listening to Joe Diffie and reminiscing! RIP Jim and keep watching over your family! Love you so much! ??
Wendy Jones says:
May 5, 2020
Dad loved you and those two boys! He loved watching them grow up to be great men. He is definitely looking for Alex and looking down at us. Hugs to you