James E. (Jim) Urban, Sr., 83, of Roanoke, Virginia (formerly of Covington) passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Kathleen Lowry Urban, and a brother, Jerry Urban.

Surviving are his companion of 37 years, Nancy Jones; daughters, Lynda Urban and Patricia Flanagan and husband, Tim Flanagan; son, James Edward Urban, Jr.; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister, Carol Burns and other family members including Johnny Rickman and Judy Scaggs.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to Angels of Assisi.

Funeral services will be private.