Jimmy Schumaker Sr.

Jimmy Hudnell Schumaker Sr., 75, of Petersburg, went to be with the Lord after a long illness Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at Southside Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Charles and Hontas Kelly Schumaker. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles K. Schumaker. Jimmy was known for his keen sense of humor, along with a strong work ethic, the desire and willingness to help others, giving many words of encouragement He served as a volunteer for the Hopewell Rescue Squad, and was a former volunteer in the 1960s and 1970s with the Petersburg special police unit, and a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from Allied Chemical. Mr. Schumaker is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rosa Schumaker; a son, Jimmy H. Schumaker Jr. and wife, Cathy, of Sutherland; a daughter, Tracy L. Thacker and husband, C. Ian, of Chester; five grandchildren, Rosa D. Wagner, Jimmy H. Schumaker III of Sutherland, Carl Daniel Schumaker, Brittany Thacker and Mariah Thacker; a sister, Shirley Thayer of Oklahoma; sister in-law, Rachel McMullen and husband, Frank, of Colonial Heights; brother-in-law, James Wright and his wife, Bessie, of Covington; nieces and nephews, Karen Seldomridge of Mechanicsville, Bev Walton Porter of Colorado, Barry Walton of Oklahoma, Leo Walton of Chesapeake, Scott A Schumaker of Florida. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2008, at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with the Rev. Lyndon Johnson officiating. The family will receive family and friends from 1 to 2 p.m. (one hour prior to the service). The family will also receive friends at the residence of the Thackers. Internment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park Prince George. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to your local S.P.C.A. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.