James Morris Dews
June 26, 1939 - December 26, 2018
James Morris Dews, 79, of Gretna died Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born June 26, 1939 in Pittsylvania County, a son of the late Dan Hunter Dews and Madeline Bruce Dews. He was a member of St. John Pentecostal Holiness Church and a retired employee of Sarah Lee Manufacturing. James loved NASCAR, playing Bingo at the nursing home and spending time with his friends. He is survived by one son, Julian Hunter Dews of Georgia; two sisters, Sarah Brooks and her husband, Paul of Rustburg and Judy Myers of Rockingham, NC; and two nephews, Jason Brooks of Rustburg and Teddy Worsham of Milledgeville, GA. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 28, 2018 at St. John Pentecostal Holiness Church by the Rev. Tim Lane with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider St. John Pentecostal Holiness Church cemetery fund, 6658 Dews Road, Hurt, VA 24563 Finch and Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista is in charge of arrangements.
James Morris Dews, 79, of Gretna died Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born June 26, 1939 in Pittsylvania County, a son of the late Dan Hunter Dews and Madeline Bruce Dews. He was a member of St.... View Obituary & Service Information