James W. Lively Sr., affectionately known as "Mickey," age 90, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at his home in Winchester, Virginia. He was born on August 3, 1935, in Chestertown, Maryland, to the late Linwood and Inez Lively.

James (Mickey) was raised in Chestertown, Maryland, where he later enlisted in the United States Army. In later years, he relocated to Virginia. Mickey worked for many years as a chauffeur before beginning a career as a truck driver. He was employed by several companies, including Paul Paving and WL Construction & Paving, where he ultimately retired.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Linwood and Inez Lively; his son, Michael F. Lively; two sisters, Sarah White and Maddie Newman; and one brother, Linwood (Jake) Lively Jr.

Mickey leaves to cherish his memory two sisters, Elizabeth Lively and Margaret Newman, both of Chestertown, MD; his children: Charmayne J. Suggs (Winchester, VA), Kenneth Lively (Winchester, VA), Sandra Carter (Winchester, VA), James William Lively Jr. (ERVA), Bluffton, SC, Michelle Wigenton (Sanford), Winchester, VA, Nika Lively (Ron) Elkton, MD, and Jay Lively (Kizzy) West Virginia. He also leaves to cherish a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren,  great great-grandchildren, stepchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.