James William Jolley

Norfolk – James William Jolley, 86, died December 7, 2010 at the Veteran’s Hospital in Hampton. Mr. Jolley was born October 19, 1924 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Murval Lee and Bertha Mae Pipher Jolley. Bill served his country in the US Navy, serving in WWII and the Korean War. After retiring from the Navy, he opened his own home improvement business.

On Jan 27, 1945 he married Annis Cutherell, who survives him. Also left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Janet Wenger and husband Lowell and Susan Carroll and husband Steve; son, James W. “Bill” Jolley Jr. and wife Janice Sharpe; 6 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Jolley attended Tabernacle Church of Norfolk, where he loved teaching Children’s Church, served as a deacon, and was in charge of the Helping Hand Ministry. He was a member of the Gideon International Organization. Mr. Jolley was the Chaplain of DAV, Chapter 21.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 10, 2010 at Tabernacle Church of Norfolk, officiated by Pastor Kenny Bryant. There will be an informal viewing from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, the familly will not be present. A graveside service with full military honors will be held at 2:45 p.m., Friday, December 10, 2010 at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Tabernacle Church Mission Fund. For further information and to pay condolences you may go to www.smithandwilliamsnorfolk.com.