James "Jamie" H. Crites Jr. age 45 a resident of Philippi and a former resident of Beverly passed away Monday May 18, 2009 in Mansfield Place of Broaddus Hospital. He was born December 12, 1963 in Philippi a son of James H. Sr. and Hazel (Malcolm) Crites who survive. Also surviving is;
One sister; Tena and husband Howard "Cliff" Pritt of Beverly
Jamie was preceded in death by his grandparents Jack and Virginia Crites, and biological mother Doris Mae Beeson.
Jamie worked as a cook for Philippi Inn, and Applebee's in Bridgeport, he loved working in the garden and flowers, and enjoyed the outdoors.
Jamie was a protestant by faith.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St. Philippi, WV on Tuesday May 19, from 6-8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday May 20, from 8-11:00 a.m. with Speaker Lewis Bartlett officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wrightfuneralhomeservices.com.
Wright Funeral Home Services.







Tena and Mr.Crites and Family, I”m so sorry to hear about Jamie's passing. I wish we all had more years earlier to know each other better as cousins and most inportant as a family but fate didn't allow it to happen that away. He and Tena are thought about often and are always in our hearts. He will have a grand reuinon in Heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the whole family. May God Bless You All, and Wrap His Loving Arms Around You All in This Difficult Time! Much Love and Prayers, Your Cousin Rhonda and Family
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you!
Dear Friends,
It's hard to imagine Jamie at age 45. Seems like yesterday that he and Tena were on the big yellow school bus. He grew to be a handsome and talented man. We shall all miss his smile. May God give you peace through our Lord Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace.
Tena and family. Sorry to hear of the passing of Jamie. He was in school with my twin sisters, Trudy and Judy. I helped take care of Jamie a few times in the E.R. at Davis Memorial. He remembered who I was. Once again, I'm very sorry for your loss. God will be with you in this time of heartache
Tena, I'm sorry to learn of your brothers death. I lost my brother on May 1, 2009 so I understand the pain you are feeling. I will be praying for you and your family.