James William Shiels, Jr.

SHIELS, James W. "Pop Pop," 71, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 18, 2010. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheri Shiels; and his parents, Ruth and James Shiels. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Maureen P. Shiels; daughters, Ellen M. Brewer and her husband, Curtis, and Laurie L. Tate, both of Richmond; brother, Robert "Bobby" Shiels and his wife, Sue, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; sister, Elaine Dake and her husband, Don, of Orlando, Fla.; two grandchildren, Erin N. and Joshua H. Brewer; many nieces and nephews; beloved friends, Gene and Jennie Johnson and Jill Stroud. James was the owner of S & S Caterers for 40 years and a lover of all sports.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 2010 at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd.A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, March 22, 2010 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 4491 Springfield Rd., Glen Allen, Va. Burial will follow at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Lung Association. Condolences may be offered at woodyfuneralhomeparham.com.