James Albers Obituary James Thomas Albers June 19, 1944 - January 21, 2015 Franklin - James Thomas Albers, 70, passed away on January 21, 2015, his 48th wedding anniversary. Born in Greensboro, NC and reared in St. Louis, MO, he was a son of the late George Nelson Albers and Edith Faye Daniels Albers and was predeceased by his infant brother, Ralph Albers. Tom was a Navy veteran, security guard for over 30 years with the Newport News Shipyard, and a member of the Harvest Christian Fellowship. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Dawn Brunk Albers; three daughters, Connie A. Rathbun (Nick) of Zuni, Darlene A. Bradshaw (Jessie) of Gates County, NC, and Susan A. Holland (John) of Courtland; seven grandchildren, Ashley, Halley, and Blake Bradshaw, Sara and Matthew Rathbun, Joshua Jones and Allison Holland; and two brothers, Daniel Raymond Albers of Omaha, NE and George Edwards Albers of Rogersville, MO. A memorial service with military honors will be held at 2 PM Saturday, January 31, 2015, at Kingdom Life Ministries, 26151 Delaware Road, Franklin, VA 23851, with Pastor Matt Kidd and Rev. Randy Wright officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, One East Wacker Drive, Suite 2810, Chicago, IL 60601-1905. www.wrightfuneralhome.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2923809 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/james-albers-obituary?id=22462341 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/james-t-albers-franklin-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary James Thomas Albers, born on 19 June 1944, passed away on 21 January 2015. A Navy veteran and dedicated security guard, he was survived by his wife, three daughters, seven grandchildren, and two brothers, leaving a lasting legacy of love and service. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A memorial service with military honors was held on 31 January 2015. The family received friends at Kingdom Life Ministries in Franklin, VA. Memorial donations were made to the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation in Chicago, IL. ## The Edited Obituary James Thomas Albers 19 June 1944 - 21 January 2015 Franklin - James Thomas Albers, 70, passed away on 21 January 2015, his 48th wedding anniversary. Born in Greensboro, NC, and reared in St. Louis, MO, he was a son of the late George Nelson Albers and Edith Faye Daniels Albers and was predeceased by his infant brother, Ralph Albers. Tom was a Navy veteran, security guard for over 30 years with the Newport News Shipyard, and a member of the Harvest Christian Fellowship. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Dawn Brunk Albers; three daughters, Connie A. Rathbun (Nick) of Zuni, Darlene A. Bradshaw (Jessie) of Gates County, NC, and Susan A. Holland (John) of Courtland; seven grandchildren, Ashley, Halley, and Blake Bradshaw, Sara and Matthew Rathbun, Joshua Jones, and Allison Holland; and two brothers, Daniel Raymond Albers of Omaha, NE, and George Edwards Albers of Rogersville, MO. A memorial service with military honors will be held at 2 PM Saturday, 31 January 2015, at Kingdom Life Ministries, 26151 Delaware Road, Franklin, VA 23851, with Pastor Matt Kidd and Rev. Randy Wright officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, One East Wacker Drive, Suite 2810, Chicago, IL 60601-1905. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | James Thomas Albers | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 70 years | | Birth | 19 June 1944; Greensboro, NC | | Death | 21 January 2015; Franklin, VA | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|-------------------|------------------| | James Thomas Albers | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Dawn Brunk Albers | Spouse | Unknown | | Connie A. Rathbun | Child | Zuni, VA | | Darlene A. Bradshaw | Child | Gates County, NC | | Susan A. Holland | Child | Courtland, VA | | Ashley Bradshaw | Grandchild | Unknown | | Halley Bradshaw | Grandchild | Unknown | | Blake Bradshaw | Grandchild | Unknown | | Sara Rathbun | Grandchild | Unknown | | Matthew Rathbun | Grandchild | Unknown | | Joshua Jones | Grandchild | Unknown | | Allison Holland | Grandchild | Unknown | | Daniel Raymond Albers | Sibling | Omaha, NE | | George Edwards Albers | Sibling | Rogersville, MO | | Ralph Albers | Predeceased Child | -- | ## Other Relevant Information 1. James Thomas Albers was born on 19 June 1944 in Greensboro, NC. 2. He was reared in St. Louis, MO. 3. He served as a Navy veteran. 4. He worked as a security guard for over 30 years at the Newport News Shipyard. 5. He was a member of the Harvest Christian Fellowship.