James Edward Underwood, 79, of Elliston passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022. He was preceded in death by loving wife of 54 years, Melinda Dobbins Underwood; and his mother, Offiley Underwood. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Jason and Jenni Underwood of Glenvar, Doug and Donna Underwood of Elliston, and Kevin Underwood and Emma Cox of Elliston; grandchildren and their spouses, Vanessa and Julian Stewart, Brandon and Lindsey Underwood, Brittany and Cameron Williams, Justin Underwood, Zachary Moore, and Ashley Moore; great-grandchildren, Lillian and Laurel Stewart; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Loretta Underwood; and many other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 9 until 10 a.m. on Monday, June 6, 2022 at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Memorial services will begin at 10 a.m. with Rodney Collins officiating. Interment will follow in the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Intrepid Hospice, 101 W. Main St., Radford, VA 24141. The Underwood family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com. Visitation Monday, June 6, 2022 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Mullins Funeral Home 120 West Main St. Radford,Virginia 24141 Memorial Service Monday, June 6, 2022 10:00 AM Mullins Funeral Home 120 West Main St. Radford,Virginia 24141 Graveside Services with Full Military Honors Monday, June 6, 2022 11:00 AM Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery 5550 Bagging Plant Road Dublin,Virginia 24084