James A. Eby, Jr. lost his long battle with Pulmonary Disease on October23, 2007 in Harrisonburg . He was retired from the James Madison University English Department.

After retirement, he moved to Ruckersville, Virginia where he became heavily involved in breeding and showing Tennessee Walking Horses. He also loved his orchids, painting with watercolor and enjoying the company of Annie, his beloved beagle and Scram his cat.

He had a kind heart and touched the lives of many. He will be greatly missed by all those that loved him, especially Sam, his life partner. We rejoice in the fact that he is now with those that have gone before him safely in the arms of a Higher Power.

A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday Nov.3, 2007 at Hidden Creek Farm on Marshall Road in Ruckersville.