James William “Jamie” Church 53, of Iron Gate died Friday, March 7, 2025 at the Lewis Gale Medical Center, in Salem Va.

He was born August 17, 1971 in Marlington, WV to James Church and Betty Woody Harrison of Marlington, WV.

Jamie was a former employee of the Alleghany County Public Works and was the owner of the Daewoo Lanos Car and he enjoyed going to car shows.

Surviving are his parents, his wife Angle Wright Church of Iron Gate; two daughters, Brittany Phillips of WV, and Cheyanne Andrews of Hot Springs; one brother Allen Dale Franklin of Hot Springs; special nieces Ashley Crance of Roanoke, Sierra Wilkerson and Megan Barron of Covington; and one nephew Zander Harris of Covington and Uncle Allen Woody.

In keeping with his wishes his body has been cremated.

The family has organized a funeral service on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Iron Gate Advent Christian Church at 2:00 PM with Rev. Gene Ayers officiating.

Arritt Funeral Home has been entrusted to handle Mr. Church’s arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at arrittfuneralhome.com.