James Edward Sales, Sr. Obituary in Martinsville at Hairston Funeral Home

Obituary For James Edward Sales, Sr.

James Edward Sales, Sr., 75, of Madison Heights, VA, departed this life Sunday, October 13, 2019 at his residence. Born in Amherst County, he was the son of the late John A.and Mattie B. Sales. He was the husband of Marian Crawley Sales.

He was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church, retired from Centra Health, and was an avid sports fan.

In addition to his wife, Marian, he is survived by his son, James E. (Jay) Sales, Jr., (Nesha) of Lynchburg, VA; daughters, Jackie Charlton (Marcus) of Christiansburg, VA; and Melissa Ferguson (Mitchel) of Lynchburg, VA; eight grandchildren; four sisters, Eleanor Hall of Landover, MD; Geraldine Thomas of Washington, D.C.; Carolyn Strange of Amherst, VA; and Mildred Bennett of Philadelphia, PA; two brothers, Andrew and Roosevelt Sales of Amherst, VA; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

A Homegoing Celebration will be conducted on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Piney Grove Baptist Church, Amherst, with the Rev. Russell Gary Lee, officiating and the Rev. Charles Lewis, Eulogist.Interment will follow in The Sales Family Cemetery.

Family and friends may view his remains Friday, October 18, 2019 and Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Community Funeral Home, Lynchburg with the family being present Saturday evening from 5-6 p.m. All other times at the home, 131 Sweeney Road, Madison Heights, VA.

Arrangements entrusted to Hairston Funeral Home, Martinsville, VA, Richard A. Sales- Manager, with local assistance being provided by Community Funeral Home, Lynchburg, VA.

To send condolences you can email, hairstonfuneralhome@ yahoo.com or visit our website. Flowers can be sent to Community Funeral Home

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Dear Jackie and family,
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of bereavement. Please accept my heartfelt and sincere condolences.
Latanya Haskins ACHS Class of 92

Condolences to the family. James was always a kind and quiet person. Prayers and thought with to the Sales family. Lillie Jackson (Bird)

Dear Sales family, Please know that you are in our prayers. We understand it has been quite the journey especially as of late, and we also know Mr. Sales has left behind an incredible legacy of a generous and kind life. We trust you are strengthened in your walk and you will be able to celebrate the wonderful life well-shared by Mr. Sales. Warmest regards, Brian and Donna Ratliff

To the Sales family, our deepest condolences. James was a wonderful person, he brought joy with his biggest smile. Ruben and Jacqueline Lerma

Prayers go out to my family....i remember when I worked at the hospital and took my breaks and talked to James all the time. R.I.P cousin.....Corey Osborne and family