James Brickey Obituary

GATE CITY, VA – James "Jimbo" Brickey, 92 went to be with the Lord while in the comfort of his own home on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Jim was born on August 21, 1931 in Scott County, VA to the late Corbin and Bonnie Starnes Brickey.

Jim served our country 23 years in the United States Air Force and after his service to our country he served as a Scott County Deputy and school bus driver. He was a devoted Christian having love for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Peggy Bruce and Rita Phelps.

Left to cherish his memories is his wife, Evelyn Brickey of 50 years; daughter, Cheryl Steffey and husband Jackie; son, Mike Brickey and wife Linda; stepdaughter, Chris Carroll; three grandchildren, Lori Horner and husband Ashley, Ryan Brickey and wife Ashley, and Haley Russell and husband Noah.; seven great grandchildren, Avery, Ella and Brooks Horner, Paisley, Cooper, and Rhett Brickey and Bodie Russell; sisters, Shelby Greear, Barbara Wells; and special friend, Dave Dorton.

There will be a graveside service on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Holston View Cemetery with Pastor Kevin Sanders officiating. Music will be provided by Pendletons Chapel Choir. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at Colonial Funeral Home at 1:00 PM to go in procession to the cemetery.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to NP Alice Rogers-Gibson for her time and the house calls she provided for him. We would also like to thank the family of Donnie Saul for their care giving to the family.

Flowers will be excepted or donations may be made to the Scott County Lifesaving Crew, 108 Park St., Gate City, VA 24251.

Online condolences may be made to the Brickey family by visiting our website at www.colonialfhscott.com

COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, Weber City, VA is honored to serve the family of James "Jimbo" Brickey.