James Sherwood Stainback

James Sherwood Stainback, 87, of Hopewell, VA passed away on, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at home. Born in Emporia, VA to the late Paul and Annie Stainback; he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Elsie Ellis Stainback. James, a Korean War Veteran, served in the Army from 1950-1956. He loved to fish and being with his friends and softball buddies. James pitched a no hitter in slow-pitch softball and the team finished that year 40-0. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Alice W. Stainback; daughter, Sharon Kaye Brinson; son, James Michael Stainback; step-children, Robert Michael Bare and Tamela Denise Butler; grandchildren, Michael, Dylan and Dalton Brinson; step-grandchildren, Damon Butler, Ashley Butler, Jule Bare and Lalenya Peters; sister, Grace Martin; as well as numerous extended family and friends. A funeral service will be conducted on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 1:00p.m. at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior. A graveside service will be conducted at 3:00p.m. following the service at Independence United Methodist Church Cemetery. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com