James "Jimmy" Oliver Hounshell, Jr.

Date of Death: September 13, 2019

Amherst Chapel

1600 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601

Thursday 9/19, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Amherst Chapel

1600 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601

Friday 9/20, 1:00 pm

Location Not Available

Friday 9/20

Memorial contributions may be made to:
Clear Brook Fire Company
P.O. Box 56
Clear Brook, Virginia 22624

James Oliver “Jimmy” Hounshell, Jr. 90, of Clear Brook, Virginia passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at Green Valley Manor Assisted Living.
Mr. Hounshell was born in 1929 in Cedarville, Virginia, son of the late Lillie F. and James O. Hounshell, Sr. He was a graduate of Middletown High School. Mr. Hounshell was the first cook at George Washington Hotel where he worked for 20 years and was an insurance agent for 16 years with Life of Virginia. Later he was self-employed as owner of Hounshell’s Tax Service for 25 years. Mr. Hounshell was a kind soul….always helping others with home improvement jobs when he could and always lending a hand to hold. Mr. Hounshell had a contagious smile that would light up a room. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother who will be missed; an all-around amazing man who gave the best hugs! Even though we will miss him Heaven gained a beautiful Angel.
He married the love of his life, Esther Keckley on August 12, 1950 in Winchester, Virginia.
Surviving with his wife of 69 years are sons, Scott Monroe Hounshell (Penny) and Monte Jay Hounshell; grandchildren, April Nicole Burke (Brian), Amy Leigh Lewis (P.J.), Andrew Scott Hounshell (Tiffany), Adam Stewart Hounshell (Nichole), James Asbury Hounshell (Devon), and Kollin Asbury Hounshell; eight great grandchildren; sister, Frances C. Shaheen; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Mr. Hounshell was preceded in death by a sister, Violet D. Hounshell, brothers, Ralph R. Hounshell and wife, Betty, Cecil S. Hounshell, and Howard M. Hounshell; and brother-in-law, Al Shaheen.
A visitation will be from 6 pm to 8 pm on Thursday at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1 pm on Friday at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel with Reverend John Locke officiating. Interment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park, Winchester, Virginia.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jimmy’s memory to Clear Brook Fire Company, P.O. Box 56, Clear Brook, Virginia 22624.

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Jim welcomed us to the neighborhood over 45 years ago. He was caring and generous. Many times he brought us strawberries or veggies from his garden. Our prayer for Scott and Monte and their families is that they be comforted by all of their memories of him. We certainly will miss him.

We are so sorry to hear about your loss; our prayers are with you.

Monte, We are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Love, Scott and Tiffany Smelser

My thoughts and prayers are with you. God lest you. I'm sorry for your loss.

Monte Jamed and Collin, My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you.

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I was Mr. Hounshell's neighbor, and have been all my life. I am going to miss him sitting on his porch that faces my house. Many evenings he spent there relaxing, napping, and watching the going-ons of the neighborhood. He was always willing to share his garden vegetables with my family and he loved to talk and catch up on news. I have good memories of when I was just a few years old and Mr. Hounshell visiting my parents and bringing us a treat to enjoy. He will be missed very much.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.