James "Jimmy" Voss - Fair Funeral Home

James "Jimmy" Voss February 26, 1934 - April 23, 2018

Born: Monday Feb 26, 1934

Died: Monday Apr 23, 2018

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James Lee "Jimmy" Voss, 84, of 1620 Ashley Loop in Reidsville, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018, at Annie Penn Hospital.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, April 28, at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery with military rites to be performed by Rockingham Veteran's Honor Guard and the US Army. The family will receive friends Friday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of his son, 601 Ashley Loop in Reidsville.

Jimmy was born February 26, 1934 in Spray, NC, to the late Floyd A. and Lucy Shumate Voss. He was a US Army Veteran. Jimmy was a member and Deacon of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church. As a very active member of his church he had served as Sunday School Secretary and served on the Church and Grounds Committee. He was a member of the Gold Star Sunday School Class. In his younger years, Jimmy was a law enforcement officer in Burlington, NC and Danville, Virginia. He retired from E.I. DuPont in Martinsville and later retired from Fair Funeral Home as an assistant funeral director.

He is survived by his daughter, Susan Voss of the home; two sons, Steve Voss and wife, Candy of Eden and Mike Voss and wife, Donna of Ruffin; grandsons, Brian Gibson and Joel Voss and wife, Ellie; granddaughters, Delana Voss and Rebecca Strader; great-granddaughter, London Strader; sisters, Emma V. Washburn of Eden and Linda V. Tuck and husband, Mack of Nathalie, VA; and special nephew, Robert Corum and wife, Angela.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Durham Voss and granddaughter, Stephanie Gibson.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, Cemetery Fund, 1611 Ashley Loop, Reidsville, NC 27320

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On Monday at 1450, God welcomed another Christian soldier home, my Daddy, Jimmy V. alias Big Jim Susan Denise Voss
Susan Voss

Susan,we are so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. There are no words to make to feel better now other than knowing he is with our Lord & Savior and you will see him again. Praying for your comfort.
David & Phyllis Hall

So sorry for your loss. Jimmy was one of the nicest people I ever met. He will be greatly missed.
Rick Southard

so sorry for your loss..i will keep everyone in my prayers
BARRY MOORE

We are so sorry to hear about Jimmy. Such a wonderful soul. Great man. Loved his family Our prayers for the family
Debbie, Gene Brooks

Susan, Steve, Mike and family ... I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a good man and I know your will miss him. He and Ruby were so proud of all of you. Love, Jim Riddle
Jim Riddle

Steve, Candice and family, I am sorry for your Loss. Jimmy was a special man, he always made me laugh. Such a dear soul. I hope that you find peace with his passing knowing he is with the Lord. I hope you find comfort with the memories you have of the time spent with him on earth. Hugs and much love. Sharon & Larry Archer
Sharon & Larry Archer

Dear Susan and family.... I was saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers are this difficult time. God Bless You all!!! N
Micki M. Neal

Mike, Donna & Delana, I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of a father and grandfather. I know he meant the world to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this hard time. Love Kimberly Jackson
Kimberly Jackson

Jimmy always had kind words to anyone he spoke to. Thanking him again for his service to his communities, both in law enforcement and at Fairs Funeral home. Prayers for his family at this time for comfort.
Tommy Griffin

I have only had the pleasure of getting to know Jimmy over the past few years, but in that time I came to know him as a man of honor and humor and sincerity. I was proud to call him my friend, and I will miss him terribly.
jim Eggleston

Our special memory of "Uncle Jimmy," was when in 2017 he helped me surprise Bobby with a 70th birthday party. He was so sweet to call Bobby and invite him to a "family" dinner, so I could get Bobby to go to the restaurant for his surprise party. I couldn't have pulled it off without his help. Thank you Jimmy. We'll miss you lots. Love, Bobby and Angie Corum
Bobby and Angela Corum

I'm so sorry to hear about Jimmy's passing. He was a very good man. Our family loved him like he was one of our own. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers, Gail McGuire (Edith's niece)
Gail McGuire

For Daddy's family and friends, Many were surprised to learn about Daddy's military service. Daddy and I spent the last four years together. We took care of each other. Daddy said many times, " All praise and glory belongs to God, not me. I am God's servant." Sue
Susan Voss

Dearest Susan, I am so sorry to hear about your Father’s passing. I’m glad you two had the last 4 years together. I know your Mother was looking down from heaven and was proud you were taking care of each other. Now they are together and watching over the family. I am praying for you and all of your family. With Much Love, Yolanda
Yolanda Hudspeth Wright

Victory in Jesus https://youtu.be/MBA42wd2QB8 I heard an old, old story How a Savior came from glory, How He gave His life on Calvary To save a wretch like me; I heard about His groaning, Of His precious blood's atoning, Then I repented of my sins And won the victory. Chorus O victory in Jesus, My Savior, forever. He sought me and bought me With His redeeming blood; He loved me ere I knew Him And all my love is due Him, He plunged me to victory, Beneath the cleansing flood. I heard about His healing, Of His cleansing pow'r revealing. How He made the lame to walk again And caused the blind to see; And then I cried, "Dear Jesus, Come and heal my broken spirit," And somehow Jesus came and bro't To me the victory. I heard about a mansion He has built for me in glory. And I heard about the streets of gold Beyond the crystal sea; About the angels singing, And the old redemption story, And some sweet day I'll sing up there The song of victory. Words and Music by E.M. Bartlett © 1939 - Administrated by Integrated Copyright Group, Inc. All rights reserved ________________________________________ Story: Eugene Bartlett, author and composer of both words and music, was born in Missouri. After finishing Hall-Moody Institute in Martin, Tenn., he began teaching in singing schools. Because of his musical gifts and talents, young Bartlett was a sought-after music teacher. In 1918, he established the Hartford Music Co. in Hartford, Ark., and published many shape-note songbooks featuring his songs and the songs of contemporary writers. For more than 20 years, Bartlett conducted singing schools throughout Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Alabama and Tennessee. For several years he edited a monthly music magazine, Herald of Song, promoting singing schools, including news of local personalities and advertising the newest songbooks. "Victory in Jesus" was written in 1939, two years before Bartlett's death. The song first appeared that year in "Gospel Choruses," a paperback songbook published by James Vaughan in Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Since the early 1960s, "Victory in Jesus" has become popular among evangelical congregations, and the recent hymnals published for these churches have included it. ________________________________________ Bible Verses 1st Corinthians 15:57 - But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ
Michael Reynolds

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