James Arthur Hebel

HEBEL, James A., 89, left his earthy home in Summerhill Retirement Community on Thursday, April 2, 2015. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jacquelyn Rose Hebel; and his brother, William Hebel. Survivors include his daughter, Holly Anderson (Jay); son, David Hebel (Susan); four grandchildren, Melissa Becker (Miles), Morgan Anderson, Katelyn Hebel and James “Chip” Anderson; one great-granddaughter, Maddy Becker; sister, Elizabeth Martyn; his second wife of 20 years, Gloria Hebel; and two stepsons, Elliott Bromley and Thomas Bromley (Janet). Jim was a World War II veteran and a college graduate of DePaul University. He volunteered many hours at St. Mary’s Hospital and Meals On Wheels. He retired from Reynolds Metal Company and American Tobacco Company. Jim was a member of Grove Avenue Baptist Church. The family would like to thank Dr. Karl Koenig, and the other doctors and nurses at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital for their compassionate care of Jim before his homegoing. His remains rest at the Parham Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Road, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Grove Avenue Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grove Avenue Baptist Church or to your favorite charity. Online condolences to WoodyFuneralHome.com.