James Washington Lichford

Obituary for James Washington Lichford

James Washington Lichford, of Milton, passed away September 22, 2024. Jimmy was born at home in Lynchburg, Virginia on January 24, 1941.

He is survived by one sister, Stella Lichford Nunnally and her husband Arnie also survived by two nephews Christopher and Marc Nunnally and his partner Bruce E. McFarlane of Milton,

Jimmy had a very successful career, he first worked for 25+ years at Western Union, and after for 35 years at Federal Communications Center in Washington, DC. He then retired January 1st, 2020, at the age of 79. He was the “go to" person at the FCC and was very knowledgeable in his selected line of work and was very much respected by his fellow employees.

He also loved to travel, he visited many countries in Europe and several states and the Virgin Islands. He also returned from Europe on the Queen Mary which was something he had always wanted to do.

He was very interested in trains and trolleys, both riding them and having layouts both inside the house and outside. In the front yard in Milton, he had a 110 feet of garden gauge track which was very popular in the neighborhood.

When Jimmy lived in Richmond, Va. at his local church he was asked to play the organ. Jimmy also enjoyed playing his baby grand piano.

Interment was held at the Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield, Virginia.

Arrangements were in the care of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal Street, Milton, DE, where online condolences can be sent to the family to www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com