ROCKINGHAM — John Frank James, 85, of Rockingham, passed away, Saturday, May 30, 2020 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital.
He was born June 30, 1934 in Anson County, son of John H. James and Letha Phillips James.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked in construction.
Mr. James was a private man, an avid NASCAR fan, and his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy!
He is preceded in death by his parents; his stepmom who raised him from age 2, after his mother’s death, Mary James; his siblings, Bo James, Doris Ann James, Barbara Miller and Rose Ward; and his three children, Harris, Steve and Wendy James.
Survivors include his daughters, Angela James of Cordova, Jacqueline King of Rockingham and Cindy Petty of Christianburg, Virginia; a sister, June Goldston of Rockingham; four grandchildren, Justin Lynch,
Austin Lynch, Chris Yanick and Gage Saunders; and four great-grandchildren, Braydon and Aiden Lynch and Jacob and Owen Lynch.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions the family plans a Celebration of Life for Mr. James at a later date.
Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the James family.
Online condolences may be made at www.harringtonfuneralhome.com.
