James “Jim” Robert Woodworth, 59, of Rockingham, passed away on Oct. 15, 2025 at Richmond County Hospice in Rockingham, surrounded by family.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Boles Funeral Home in Southern Pines. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. for visitation with the family and morning refreshments. Following the service, a reception will be held at the family home.
Jim was born on April 2, 1966, in Conneaut, Ohio, and was raised by his parents, Nancy and Robert Woodworth.
In 1974, the family moved to Zelienople, Pennsylvania, where many friends and many memories were made. He was a 1984 graduate of Seneca Valley High School and later attended Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Jim moved to Pinehurst in the early 1990s. During that time, his parents lived in Tanglewood Apartments, where he often saw Charlene — who would later become his wife — around the tennis courts and at Shoney’s.
He built a respected career doing a job he loved, working for Fields Plumbing for 19 years and Pinehurst Resort for 15.
On March 11, 2005, Jim married Charlene R. Littles, and together they raised two children, Chini (Littles) Gault and Joshua Littles.
A passionate musician, Jim was the guitarist for Pneumatic Sun, a band he played in alongside several of his closest friends — brothers in every sense of the word. He loved heavy metal, especially Pantera, Alice in Chains, and Metallica’s "Master of Puppets" album.
Beyond music, Jim was a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed playing and watching golf. He also loved chopping wood, finding peace and purpose in the rhythm of hard work outdoors. Many may be surprised to know he also enjoyed attending Broadway shows, plays and musicals — a reflection of his creative and curious spirit.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Charlene; daughter Chini Gault (Gary) of Raeford; son Joshua Littles of Pinehurst; older brother Jeffrey A. Woodworth of Watertown, Massachusetts; granddaughter Liliana Gault; and his beloved pets, Bob, Little Bit, Millie, Momo and Missy.
Jim will be remembered for his unconditional love, his sarcasm and sense of humor, his spot-on accents and heavy metal screams, and the blanket of security he offered his family.
The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the nurses, doctors and staff at Moore Regional Hospital, UNC Chapel Hill and Richmond County Hospice for their compassionate care. We also wish to express our sincere appreciation for the many acts of kindness and expressions of compassion shown to us during this time of bereavement. Your support has brought us comfort and peace in ways that words cannot fully express.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jim’s name to Richmond County Operation Fix at paypal.me/rcof910 or Venmo: @rcof910. Donations may also be mailed to RCOF, P.O. Box 2652, Rockingham, NC 28380.
Online condolences may be made at bolesfuneralhome.com. Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
