OBITUARY

James Walter Bousman

July 17, 1934November 18, 2018
Obituary of James Walter Bousman
Walter Bousman, 84 of Ridgeway, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday November 18,2018. He was born in Franklin Co., on July 17, 1934 to the late Tip Z. Bousman and Bertha Davis Bousman. He was a devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather and Uncle. He served in the Army from 1954 to 1957 with an honorable discharge. Also, he was owner and operator of Walter’s Body shop of 50 plus years. He was an active member of Hill Memorial Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Lydia B. Helms, and four bothers Morton Bousman, Dolphes Bousman, Price Bousman and Carlton Bousman. Surviving is his Loving wife of 60 years Elaine Vaughan Bousman. Two sons; Tip Bousman wife Chassie, Jimmy Bousman and special friend Diane Bradford. Three grandchildren; James Bousman, Zebedee Bousman and Tabitha Jenkins and husband Daniel. Three great grandchildren Aleah, Ariel, and Layla Jenkins, and numerous nieces and nephews. Thank you Mt. Valley Hospice employees and Team Nurse for their loving care. Services will be held Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Hill Memorial Baptist Church, 2359 Appalachian Dr., Martinsville, VA at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Collins Funeral Home, Bassett, Va from 6-8 PM. Memorials may be made to Mt. Valley Hospice or Hill Memorial Baptist Church. Pallbearers; Tim Bousman, Vaughan Bousman, J.P. Bousman, Wayne Helms, James Bousman, Zebedee Bousman, Billy Bousman, and Daniel Jenkins

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  • FAMILY

  • Tip Z. Bousman Father (deceased)
  • Bertha Davis Bousman Mother (deceased)
  • Elaine Vaughan Bousman Wife
  • Tip Bousman Son
  • Jimmy Bousman Son
  • James Bousman Grandson
  • Zebedee Bousman Grandson
  • Tabitha Jenkins Granddaughter
  • Aleah Jenkins Great Granddaughter
  • Ariel Jenkins Great Granddaughter
  • Layla Jenkins Great Granddaughter
  • Lydia B. Helms Sister (deceased)
  • Morton Bousman Brother (deceased)
  • Dolphes Bousman Brother (deceased)
  • Price Bousman Brother (deceased)
  • Carlton Bousman Brother (deceased)
  • Mr. Bousman also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews to cherish his memory.
  • PALLBEARERS

  • Tim Bousman Active Pallbearer
  • Vaughan Bousman Active Pallbearer
  • J.P. Bousman Active Pallbearer
  • Wayne Helms Active Pallbearer
  • James Bousman Active Pallbearer
  • Zebedee Bousman Active Pallbearer
  • Billy Bousman Active Pallbearer
  • Daniel Jenkins Active Pallbearer
  • DONATIONS

  • Mountain Valley Hospice 730 E Church St, St #13, Martinsville, Virginia 24112
  • Hill Memorial Baptist Church 2359 Appalachian Drive , Martinsville, Virginia 24112

Past Services

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Visitation

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Funeral Service