James Arnold Brinkley, 59, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020, at his residence. Born April 14, 1961, in Raleigh, NC, James was the son of Margaret Jeanette Walls Brinkley Kurisky, her husband John Kurisky and the late William Montgomery Brinkley.
James was a general employee of Goodwill and a member of Tree of Life Ministries.
In addition to his mother and stepfather, James is survived by his two brothers, William David Brinkley and his wife Barbara of Pouquson and Michael Thomas Brinkley and his wife Holly of Lynchburg; his sister, Margaret Joy Mason and her husband Thomas of Lynchburg; and other loving family members and friends.
A memorial service will be conducted 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with Celebrant Polly Starnes officiating. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, both the family and Whitten Funeral Home ask that guests attending the service abide to the six foot social distancing and mask covering.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ARC of Central Virginia.
To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.whittentimberlake.com.
Whitten Timberlake Chapel is serving the family, (434) 239-0331.
