James “Jim” Lee Wirt

James \"Jim\" Lee Wirt, 47, of Lynchburg died on Monday, October 11, 2010. He was born on March 9, 1963 in Radford, a son of Claudia Marshall Wirt Roop of Radford and the late Shirley Harmon Wirt.

Jim is survived by his life partner, John Skinner of Lynchburg; his sister Karen Trent and her husband, Charles and their sons, Chaz Trent, Austin Trent and James Cole Trent all of Richmond; his brother, Dan Wirt of Riner and Dan\"™s son, Josh Wirt of Radford.

Jim was the owner and operator of Designer\"™s Choice Antiques, Flowers and Gifts in the Boonsboro area of Lynchburg with clients throughout Virginia. He provided his clients with expert advice on interior design and often decorated their homes for Christmas and other events. Jim specialized in helping many of his clients transition from large homes to smaller retirement homes.

All of Jim\"™s friends looked forward to the Christmas open house that he hosted each year. His unique personality, charming wit, thoughtful kindness, and the beauty of his work will be long remembered and greatly missed.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 16, 2010 in the chapel at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg with the Rev. Nathan C. Brooks, III officiating. Memorial contributions in Jim\"™s memory may be made to Centra Hospice, 2097 Langhorne Road, Lynchburg, VA, 24501.