James Harold Ormsby
July 20, 1917 ~ July 15, 2016
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
James Harold Ormsby, 98, of Arden, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016 at the John F. Keever Jr. Hospice Solace Center.
A native of Manchester, England, he was the son of the late James Sylvester and Ann Beesley Ormsby. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Josie Herron and Winnie Thompson.
James volunteered for 4 years in the (British) Royal Navy. He achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer and served on an MT (torpedo) boat.
He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Patricia Chaplin Ormsby; one daughter, Hilary Brinker and two sons, David Ormsby and Michael Ormsby.
At James' request, no funeral services are planned. The family asks that memorial donations be made in James' name to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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David and Family, Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your Father. We are thinking of you and will remember all in our prayers. If we can do anything, please let us know.
Dear David and family,
Even though I didn’t know your Dad for a long time I grew fond of him quickly. Never have I net a more polite and nicer person. And he always looked so dapper! I am happy he enjoyed such a long life, and for the great majority of it he remained in good health. He will be missed. May God be with you all.
I appreciate how young men of a country serve and now may the Holy Scripture comfort you. Jesus words at John 5:28,29 can not change this day but give evidence and thus providing a new hope for the future. Guaranteed by the almighty God Psalm 83:18. May you all find comfort from each other, from us as neighbors and from God.
Dear David, Your father was a wonderful man–who had a great son. I know he will be missed so much. My condolences to you and your family.
David and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy at this time and in the days to come. We hope that you will find peace in knowing that the spirit of your father, and husband, will always be with you and in the many lives that he touched.
You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Harold and Jenny Evans