James Duke Andrews

July 17th, 1953 September 15th, 2024
Roanoke, Virginia
James Duke Andrews

 I am I, and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. 

Obituary

James “Andy” Duke Andrews passed away Sunday evening September 15 surrounded by family and loved ones. Andy was a retired US Army Colonel after 30 years of service to his country. Although his service outlined his career, Andy was passionate and interested in about everything.
Throughout his lifetime he was involved in sharp shooter competitions, philanthropic bicycle races, Boy Scouts of America and coaching his son’s team sports.
Andy was proceeded in death by his father WC Andrews, his mother Ann Naomi Duke Miller and his brother Bradley Andrews. He is survived by his two sons Jacob and Joshua Andrews, their wives Ruby and Rachel Andrews, and two grandchildren Kian Singh Andrews and Cecilia Mabel Andrews.
Funeral services to be held at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Salem, VA October 5th at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers please consider donation to Star City Greyhound Adoption.

Timeline

1953
July 17th
Birth
1971
Graduated High School
Andrew Lewis High School
Salem, Virginia
1977
Joined the Military
1981
Got Married
1989
Birth of his first son
1991
Birth of his second son
2013
Retired from the military 
2021
Birth of his first grandchild
2023
Birth of his second grandchild
2024
September 15th
Passed Away

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October 6, 2024
With deepest sympathy. Proud to have served with you.
Denise, Diane, Donna, Doris, Lauri, and Tammie
The 80s Ladies
October 6, 2024
In loving memory, love from Mike and Cathy
Mike and Cathy Andrews

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Other family members
Amy Holland
Niece
Ruby Andrews
Daughter-in-Law
Rachel Andrews
Daughter-in-Law
Michael Andrews
Nephew
Cathy Andrews
Sister-in-Law
Ruthie Abbott
Niece
Ann Naomi Duke
W.C. Andrews
Michelle Andrews
Michael Andrews
Bradley Andrews
Josh Andrews
Cecilia Andrews
Jacob Andrews
Kian Andrews
Michael Andrews
Bradley Andrews
Michelle Andrews
Josh Andrews
Cecilia Andrews
Jacob Andrews
Kian Andrews
James Andrews

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In honor of James, we invite you to contribute to a cause that was near and dear to his heart, the Star City Greyhounds Adoption center. He had a great love of dogs, especially greyhounds. Over his lifetime, he owned three of them. 
You can donate directly to the Star City Greyhound’s website at https://starcitygreyhounds.org
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