James Divers

James Alfred “Pop- Pop” Divers, age 87, of Sykesville, died Sunday February 1, 2009 at Carroll Hospital Center, Westminster, MD. He was born December 26, 1921 in Franklin County, VA the son of the late Irving Lee Divers and the late Geneva Ann Frances Powell Divers. He was the husband of Velma Romaine DuVall Divers, married for 62 years. He came to Maryland in 1939, worked as a farmer for 15 years, worked as LPN at Springfield Hospital until retirement during that time he won several awards. He was an avid softball player and fisherman and he enjoyed watching football. He loved the garden. Father of Alan R. Divers and his wife Nancy of Placerville, CA and Velma Tucker of Sykesville. Preceded in death by son in law James R. Tucker. Brother of- Ories D. Divers of North Carolina, Ellas D. Divers of Pansy, Alabama, Zelma M. Hubbard of Troutville, VA, Helen I. Ronk of Fincastle, VA and the late Myrtle P. Brubaker, late Mary A. Brubaker, late Robert Lee Divers, Sr., late Charles B. Divers, late George L. Divers, Sr., late Ethel F. Seitz and the late Arthur G. Divers. Brother in law of- Vivian A. Myers and Phyllis J. Doyle both of Westminster, and the late William R. DuVall, late Mary V. Frank, late Hazel L. Myers, late Beulah L. Wilhelm, late Violet E. Handley and the late Ralph E. Duvall. Also survived by grandchildren Jesse Divers, Jennifer Hall and Manwell Hall and step granddaughter Natasha Cortez-Caja. And great grandchildren Shiann Hall, Jamison Hall and Samantha Cortez-Caja. Godfather of Sandy McElroy, Laurie VonBussenius and her children. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield (Beside South Carroll High School) with the Rev. William Ronk officiating. Interment Taylorsville U.M. Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA on Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8 PM. Memorial contributions can be made to Favorite Charity of Choice.
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