A son of the late Clarence W. and Reba E. Brown Dellinger, he was born on March 10, 1945 in Shenandoah County.
James was a woodworker by trade and his wood working is now in all of the 50 states.
He is survived by a brother, William Dellinger, of Polktown, NC; a sister, Winona Morris, of Harrisonburg; and brothers, John Dellinger, of Natural Bridge, Donald Dellinger, of Keezletown, and Ronald Dellinger, of Mathias, WV; and numerous nieces & nephews.
Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Eva May Dellinger, a son, James C. Dellinger, II, and brothers Allen Dellinger, Wayne Dellinger and David Dellinger.
He will be cremated at the Lindsey Funeral Homes & Crematory in Harrisonburg and there will be no services or viewing.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonburg Rescue Squad in his memory.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.lindseyharrisonburg.com
