James B. “Jim” Bywaters Jr. (1964 – 2022)

James B. “Jim” Bywaters Jr., 57, of Flint Hill, Virginia was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 30, 2022, at Fauquier Hospital in the arms of his loving parents, James Buddy Bywaters Sr. and Elizabeth Ann Smoot Bywaters.

James B. “Jim” Bywaters Jr.

A graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Monday, April 4, 2022, at Washington Masonic Cemetery with Sammy Campbell officiating in Washington, Virginia 22747.

He was born May 28, 1964, and graduated from Rappahannock County High School in 1982.

Even though he was confined to a wheelchair most of his adult life due to a devastating diving accident in 1984. He never lost his sense of humor and love of everything and everyone. He inspired everyone who met him and he taught his family so many beautiful things in life as seen through his eyes.

His grandfather told him about the purple martins he grew up with and how they eat mosquitos. He wanted our Jim to be able to enjoy his deck in the summer while enjoying the birds. After several years it was achieved and he has had hundreds of birds return for nearly twenty years. He looked forward to their arrival every spring.

He is survived by Krystal Cole Smoot, his cousin who was more like a sister; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He will be sadly missed by his family who had so many wonderful memories with him.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lloyd and Vergie Green Bywaters; and his maternal grandparents, Arthur Smoot Sr. and Goldie Riley Smoot; his beloved uncle Bobby Smoot; and his constant companion, his dog Ziggy.

Flowers or memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice at 493 Blackwell Rd. Ste 319 Warrenton, VA 22186