James William Rourke

James William Rourke, 79, of Roseland passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born on December 24, 1946 in New Haven, Connecticut, a son of the late Ray Louis Spivey, Jr. and Louise Mae Strickland Rourke Spivey.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Scott Spivey.

James loved and served his country as a United States Marine Corps Veteran. He loved fishing and teaching younger family to fish. He was a ladies’ man who loved fast cars and gardening. He worked at Stackhouse, Inc. for 20 plus years where he formed life long friendships until his many injuries prevented him from working.

He is survived by his wife, Robin Gleason Rourke; his daughters, Stephanie Scott Rourke and Jennifer Rourke Mays both of Amherst; his son, James William Rourke, II of Roseland; his sister, Susan Rourke Hartless (Phil) of Amherst; his brother, Ray L. Spivey, III (Debbie) of Arrington; his grandchildren, Taylor and Zachary Campbell (Jessica); his great grandsons, Cayden, Thomas, Parker, Forrest, and Shelton and a special nephew, Gary Zirkle as well as a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Rose Union Baptist Church, 955 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, Virginia 22964 with Pastor Brandon Williams and Pastor John Campbell officiating.

Interment will follow in the Gleason Family Cemetery in Roseland.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, Lovingston (434-263-4097).