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James Franklin Golightly

Date of Death: December 31, 1969

James F. “Grease” Golightly, Jr.

James Franklin “Grease” Golightly, Jr., 76, of Winchester, Virginia, died Wednesday, June 1, 2011, in Winchester Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Golightly was born in 1934, in Winchester, Virginia, the son of the late James Franklin, Sr. and Violet Daisy Golightly. He was a Master Plumber for over 60 years retiring in 1996 from W.E. Foley after 16 years of service. Mr. Golightly was a member of Burnt Factory United Methodist Church, a member of Conrad Hoover American Legion, Post #21 and Judges Athletic Association. He enjoyed playing fast pitch softball for many years and was inducted into the Winchester Fast Pitch Hall of Fame in 2003. Mr. Golightly was a Veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict achieving the rank of Corporal.

He married Linda Louise Heckert on July 13, 1957, in Winchester, Virginia.

Surviving with his wife are five daughters, Melanie Melester and her husband, Steve, of Winchester, Donna “Peanut” Golightly of Stephens City, Dorothy “Dottie” Carter and her husband, Spanky, of Winchester, Teresa “Squirrel” Golightly of Winchester, and Susan Williams and her husband, Billy, of Strasburg; five grandchildren, Ben Melester, Sam Melester and his wife, Kelly, Josh Carter and his wife, Kristen, Emily Melnikoff and Evan Williams; one great granddaughter, Abby Melester; three sisters, Peggy Larrick, Joetta LaScola, and Janice Buterakos all of Winchester; three brothers, Robert Golightly of Slanesville, West Virginia, Donald “Duck” Golightly and Gary “Ike” Golightly of Winchester; and numerous nieces and nephews..

One son, Christopher Ray Golightly and one sister, Ann Short, preceded him in death.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Monday, at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel, with Pastor Steve Melester and Pastor Josh Carter officiating. Interment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park Mausoleum, with military honors by VFW Post 2123.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Orndorff, Larry Johnson, Larry Potts, Wendell Dick, Frenchie Shoemaker and Robbie Golightly.

The family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon, from 2:00–4:00 PM, at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society/Relay for Life, Pink is 4 strong girls, 2654 Valley Avenue, Suite B, Winchester, Virginia, 22601

Please view obituaries and tribute wall at www.ompsfuneralhome.com.

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James F. “Grease” Golightly, Jr. James Franklin “Grease” Golightly, Jr., 76, of Winchester, Virginia, died Wednesday, June 1, 2011, in Winchester Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Golightly was born in 1934, in Winchester, Virginia, the son of the late James Franklin, Sr. and Violet Daisy Golightly. He was a Master Plumber forContinue Reading

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Dottie carter left a message on June 5, 2011:
Dear Steve- We are forever grateful for all the wonderful friendships that were made as a result of Bodie Grim Field. Grease would have been very honored for the showing of all the people that came out today to pay their respects. Thank you for your kind words. Grease thought alot of you. We will all miss him so much. He left us with so many memories. Linda, Melanie,Donna, Dottie, Teresa and Susan
Duck and Joyce left a message on June 4, 2011:
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Steve Denney left a message on June 4, 2011:
Linda and Girls - What great memories we have of Bodie Grim Field and the first Godfrey Volkswagon Team. Our families shared a lot of good times together, which we will never forget. I just wish we were not 450 miles away so we could attend Grease's Memorial -but, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls. Steve and Janie
Kurt, Amy, Kauner and Olivia Michael left a message on June 4, 2011:
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Kurt, Amy, Kauner and Olivia Michael left a message on June 4, 2011:
I have such fond memories of Uncle Grease when Susan and I were growing up. He loved his family so very much. I will surly miss seeing him on that porch when I drive by. Rest in Peace Uncle! XOXOXOX Love you, Amy
Tim & Pat Smith left a message on June 4, 2011:
Tim & Pat worked with Peanut and Teresa at GE and would like to send their condolence to theim and all their family in the loss of their father.
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Tim Mondell left a message on June 4, 2011:
The Judges will miss your unwaivering support, "Greaser".
michele marston left a message on June 6, 2011:
Peanut and family- Sorry to hear about your loss. I will be thinking of you. Michele Marston
Dottie Carter left a message on August 29, 2011:
Thank you so very much for your thoughts and prayers.
Dottie Carter left a message on August 29, 2011:
Sure will miss that and so much more. Thanks Amy and Kurt for all your love and support. Dad thought so much of you Amy!
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Peanut and family- Sorry to hear about your loss. I will be thinking of you. Michele Marston
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
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Dottie carter left a message on June 2, 2011:
I love you, dad! Will miss you forever! Thanks for all your love!
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THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD
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The Judges will miss your unwaivering support, "Greaser".
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