James Burdette

James Burdette, 80 of Leroy passed away February 16, 2016 at his home, with his family by his side, following a long illness. He was born August 15, 1935 at Sissonville, a son of the late Cleo and Eliza Jones Burdette. He was an insurance agent for many years worked for several companies including National Life, American General and Western and Southern Life Insurance. Prior to becoming a successful insurance agent he was a school teacher and worked as a Milk Delivery man for Bonham Dairy and then Valley Bell Dairy. Following retirement he enjoyed farming and being on the farm. His greatest joy in life was his family and he was so proud of his grandchildren. James will be remembered as a man who never knew a stranger and could talk to anyone about a number of subjects. He attended the Joes Run Memorial Church and accepted Christ as his Personal Savior in September of 2013. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Arbutus Walker Burdette; brother "Charlie" Burdette Jr, sister Maxine Givens, brother Handley Burdette and sister Colleen Powers. He is survived by his daughter Vicki Schneider and her husband Jeff of Sissonville; son Ron Burdette and his wife Patricia of Leroy; grandchildren Kristin Schneider, Amber Schneider and Zane Burdette; sisters Gwendola Wines of Athens, GA and Wilma Smith and her husband Bill of Elkview and brother Gene Burdette of Sissonville and sister in law Freda Burdette. Funeral Service will be 11:00 am Friday, February 19, 2016 at the Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley with Pastor John Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in the Floral Hills Garden of Memories, Pocatalico. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at the funeral home. The family would like to thank Amedysis Home Health and Kanawha Hospice for all the care given to James during his illness. He is gone from our sight, but not from our hearts! Memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com Service: Friday, February 19.2016 11 am Waybright Funeral Home Visitation: Thursday, February 18, 2016 6 to 8 pm Waybright Funeral Home