Dr. James Cheagle Obituary (1942 - 2022)

Dr. James W. Cheagle, 79, of North Chesterfield, Va., formerly of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness, on Friday, July 22, 2022. Jim was a retired Captain with the City of Richmond Police Department, after 21-plus years of service. He was also a veteran of the United States Air Force. Following his retirement, Jim was active in many civic organizations and benevolvent clubs. He was also a lifetime member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Jim was predeceased by his parents, James and Vernon Cheagle of Lynchburg, sisters, Barbara A. Cheagle, Ursula C. Williams, and brother, Roger C. Cheagle. Survivors include his daughter, Tonya Rice (Marcus) of North Chesterfield; grandchildren, Cornelius C. Lacks, III and Mia Rice; sisters, Roslyn V. Cheagle, Hettie I. Cheagle, and Rozelle C. West of Lynchburg; brothers, Beverly K. Cheagle and Alton C. Cheagle of Lynchburg; aunt, Mrs. Marion B. Miller of Waldolf, Md., his caregiver, special friend, and former wife, Ingrid C. Cheagle, and his beloved nieces and nephews. He leaves other relatives and many longtime friends, including his lifelong friend, William "Bill" Johnson of Rochester, NY. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street, Richmond, Va. 23224. The service will be on Friday, July 29, 2022 at 10:30 am in the funeral home chapel. Interment following, Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society. ****AT THE FAMILY'S REQUEST THERE WILL BE NO LIVESTREAMING FOR THE SERVICE OF DR. JAMES W. CHEAGLE****