James G. Wydner Jr., 68, of Amherst, died Monday, April 16, 2018. He was a son of the late James G. Wydner Sr. and the late Ethel E. Allen Wydner. James was born July 12, 1949, in Lynchburg, Va. His survivors include his brother, John P. Wydner and his wife, Kay. A visitation with the family will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. In lieu of flowers, the family the family requests donations be made to Duke University Medical Center, First Union Plaza, Durham, NC 27705. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com.