James R. Theil, 66, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 in Blades, Delaware. James, affectionately known as Jamie, was born in Charleston, West Virginia on September 30, 1953. He graduated from Seaford High School in Seaford, Delaware. He spent his career as a skilled painter. Jamie is preceded in death by his father, George J. Theil, Sr., his mother Aulta O. Theil, and his brothers, George J. Theil, Jr. and Michael R. Theil. Jamie is survived by a sister-in-law, Susie Theil; 1 brother, Jon (Maria) Theil; two nieces, Christina Theil and Elizabeth Theil; and a grand-niece, Ciana Lee. A celebration of life service will be held by the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be sent to Blades Volunteer Fire Department, 200 East 5th Street, Blades, DE 19973. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.