Gretna…….James Oren Andrews, age 84 of 1216 Markham Road, Gretna died Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at his residence.
Born September 1, 1927 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Charles Mark Andrews and Alice Belle Davis Andrews. He was predeceased by three brothers, R.L. Andrews, Ivan Andrews and William Andrews, Sr. He was a retired employee of VDOT, a member of Zion United Methodist Church and an Army veteran of World War II. He enjoyed farming and gardening.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Cathleen Bennett Andrews of the residence; one son, Garvin Andrews and wife, Rhonda of Gretna; two daughters, Mae Belle Hogan and husband, Harry of Danville and Dianne Meadows and husband, Tommy of Chatham; one sister, Nannie W. Andrews of Gretna; six grandchildren, Ashley Andrews, Amie Andrews, Brian Hogan, Carolyn Coe, April Vaughan and Melanie Meadows; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Zion United Methodist Church by Rev. Harold Thornton and Ramsey Taylor. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.