Henry Chester Jameson

August 18, 1926 - May 08, 2012

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Obituary For Henry Chester Jameson

Raleigh, North Carolina - Henry Chester Jameson, Jr. of Springmoor passed away on May 8th, 2012 at the age of 85. He was born August 18, 1926 in Vivian, Louisiana. He was known to his family as Chet, but was later nicknamed ââ?¬Å?Jamieââ?¬Â? by his Naval Academy classmates. His mother, Myrtle, was a homemaker and his father, Henry, Sr., an oil well inspector. Jamie was one of 5 children; he had three older brothers, John Coleman ââ?¬Å?J.C.ââ?¬Â?, Malvy, and Charles Lee, and one younger sister, Ida.

Jamie attended Prairie Valley Elementary School, as well as Prairie Valley High School, in Nocona, Texas, where he was on the lacrosse team. He enjoyed keeping in touch with his former classmates and attended high school reunions well into his 70�s.

After graduating from high school in 1943, he worked at North American Aviation helping to build B-24 and P-51 aircraft. In 1946 he joined the Navy and was promoted to the rating AT2. He then accepted a Fleet appointment to the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland in 1948. He graduated with a Bachelor�s Degree in Engineering in 1952. Upon graduation, he served his first sea duty as ASW Officer on the USS Chevalier (DDR-805). He helped commission the USS Plymouth Rock (LSD-29) in Pascagoula, Mississippi in 1954, and served on board as Navigation Officer until 1956. From the Plymouth Rock he was ordered to Beach Jumper Unit Two and spent two years as Operations Officer. He entered the US Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, and graduated with a Masters Degree in Electronic Engineering in 1961. He became a full member of Sigma Xi, the honorary Scientific Research Society, after distinguishing himself in academic research. In 1962, he became Executive Officer on board the USS O�Hare (DD-889). After four more years in destroyer escorts and destroyers, he spent a tour on Staff, Operational Test and Evaluation Force. From there, on to two years at NavSec and then to a final tour at NavSea. He retired from the Navy in 1972 with the rank of Commander, and for the next 16 years he worked as a contractor supporting NavSec and NavSea. His last position was Head of Engineering at EG&G, when he retired in 1988. During his naval career, he traveled extensively, from Korea and Japan to the Mediterranean Sea, and was a veteran of the Korean War.

Jamie and his wife Edna ââ?¬Å?Nitaââ?¬Â? Dolores Francescani met on a blind date at Annapolis, where they married the day after he graduated from USNA in 1952. They had four daughters, twins, JoAnne and Gail, followed by Doris, then Linda. They were married for 60 years.

Jamie was a devoted husband and father, and was well loved by family and friends. He had a great sense of humor and was an avid dog lover. He enjoyed music, reading, cooking, puzzles, and relished joking with his daughters. He built a cabin in the Jemez Mountains in New Mexico, where he and Nita would spend their summers entertaining friends. They lived in Northern Virginia for 38 years and moved to Raleigh, North Carolina in 2006.

He is survived by his wife, Nita; children: JoAnne and Bob Cottone (Raleigh,NC), Gail Fleet Ausley (Raleigh, NC), Doris and Carl Porter (Granville, OH), Linda and George Thompson (Springfield, VA); brother, Malvy Jameson (Austin, TX) and sister, Ida Morton (Weatherford, TX); grandchildren: David and Paul Cottone (Raleigh, NC), Jamie (Porter) and Craig Church (St. Catherine's, Ontario, Canada), Merrilee Fleet (Raleigh, NC), Kelly (Fleet) and Lee Bratina (Sugarland, TX), and Jason Porter (Columbus, OH). There is one great- grandchild, Abigale Bratina (Sugarland, TX), and one more on the way.

He is predeceased by his parents and two brothers, J.C. and Charles Lee.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, May 13th at 2:30 p.m. at Springmoor. A burial service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington Virginia.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Compassion International, PO Box 65000, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921-3668 (www.compassion.com)

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  • September 01, 2020

    Dan Kershaw

    Nita and family, My prayers are with you. Jamie was a great room-mate and friend. Dan

  • September 01, 2020

    JANITA WATSON

    Dear Nita and cousins, What a wonderful husband and father and uncle! We have been honored. Please know that we love and grieve with you though we can' t be there to hug you. JANITA

  • September 01, 2020

    Marsha Morlock

    I thought of him last wrek. I am so sorry for your loss. He was always so nice toe, anytime I was at the house in Hayfield Farm. I know he will be missed.

  • September 01, 2020

    Robbie Jameson Hudson

    Dear Nita- Wish we could be with you on Sunday. We cherish such great memories of time spent together especially in the Jemez. Uncle Chet was such a kind and gentle man. Peace and love to all of the the family. Robbie

  • September 01, 2020

    Frone Henard

    I'm so sorry. I know you'll really miss him. Sending prayers.

  • September 01, 2020

    Sarah R. Jameson

    Dear Nita and girls. It has been a blessing to have you in the family.He was just a boy when I married big brother J. Then after his High School Graduation he lived with us for awhile and worked at North American. Then we lived together a summer building the mountain lodge. That was a fun time. Praying for you during this time. The Lord will guide you. Love Sarah Jameson

  • September 01, 2020

    Lois Creamer

    Doris and Family: My sincere condolences to you over the loss of your father and to you, Mrs. Jameson and the girls. You are in my thoughts. I have learned a lot about Mr. Jameson by reading the memories...you can be proud of him as a person and how he led his life. Be at peace, and my love to you. Lois (mother of Carl Porter)

  • September 01, 2020

    Ed and Karen Taylor

    I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. I read his obit. and it sounded like he was a very special person. If he made it through four girls then he must have had nerves of steel. You guys are in our prayers.

  • September 01, 2020

    Sherry Wilkerson

    Doris & Carl, I am so sorry for your loss, you both will be in my prayers. God Bless You Sherry

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