In memory of James Hamner
Age: 68 years old
James E. Hamner, youngest brother of Earl Hamner Jr. died of emphysema at age 67. Mr. Hamner was the basis for the character Jim-Bob in the hit TV series "The Waltons." "The Waltons" became one of the most popular TV series in America in the 1970s. It told the story of a poor mountain family facing the challenges of the Great Depression. James Hamner's character Jim-Bob was portrayed by actor David W. Harper. Good night Jim-Bob.
∼James Edmund Hamner, 67, of Charlottesville, formerly of Schuyler, died Thursday, April 1, 2004. He was the real-life "Jim-Bob" of the television series "The Waltons". He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Doris Hamner; and two brothers, Bill and Cliff Hamner. Survivors include his brothers and sisters, Earl Hamner Jr. of Studio City, California, Marion Hamner Hawkes of Williamsburg, Audrey J. Hamner of Vinton, Paul Hamner of Toms River, New Jersey and Nancy Jamerson of Richmond; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many beloved friends. Mr. Hamner served in the U.S. Army and was previously employed as a manager of Jefferson National Bank. He retired from University of Virginia Health System after 35 years as a senior systems analyst. He was a member of Schuyler Baptist Church where he had previously served as pianist. Mr. Hamner was instrumental in the founding of Schuyler Community Center. The family will receive friends 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, April 6, 2004, at Thacker Brothers Funeral Home, Scottsville. A memorial service will follow at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Dwight R. Mays officiating. The family requests that flowers please be omitted and memorial contributions be considered for the American Cancer Society, 3042-D Berkmar Dr., Charlottesville, Va. 22901 or Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Rd., Suite 2, Charlottesville, Va. 22903.
In memory of James Hamner
Age: 68 years old
James E. Hamner, youngest brother of Earl Hamner Jr. died of emphysema at age 67. Mr. Hamner was the basis for the character Jim-Bob in the hit TV series "The Waltons." "The Waltons" became one of the most popular TV series in America in the 1970s. It told the story of a poor mountain family facing the challenges of the Great Depression. James Hamner's character Jim-Bob was portrayed by actor David W. Harper. Good night Jim-Bob.
∼James Edmund Hamner, 67, of Charlottesville, formerly of Schuyler, died Thursday, April 1, 2004. He was the real-life "Jim-Bob" of the television series "The Waltons". He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Doris Hamner; and two brothers, Bill and Cliff Hamner. Survivors include his brothers and sisters, Earl Hamner Jr. of Studio City, California, Marion Hamner Hawkes of Williamsburg, Audrey J. Hamner of Vinton, Paul Hamner of Toms River, New Jersey and Nancy Jamerson of Richmond; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many beloved friends. Mr. Hamner served in the U.S. Army and was previously employed as a manager of Jefferson National Bank. He retired from University of Virginia Health System after 35 years as a senior systems analyst. He was a member of Schuyler Baptist Church where he had previously served as pianist. Mr. Hamner was instrumental in the founding of Schuyler Community Center. The family will receive friends 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, April 6, 2004, at Thacker Brothers Funeral Home, Scottsville. A memorial service will follow at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Dwight R. Mays officiating. The family requests that flowers please be omitted and memorial contributions be considered for the American Cancer Society, 3042-D Berkmar Dr., Charlottesville, Va. 22901 or Hospice of the Piedmont, 2200 Old Ivy Rd., Suite 2, Charlottesville, Va. 22903.
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