James Wesley VunCannon, age 83, of 1015 E. Naomi St., Randleman died Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro.
Mr. VunCannon was a native of Randolph County and a member of Sophia Baptist Church. He worked for Burlington Industries for 39 years and ABCO-Chemicals for 7 years. Mr. VunCannon was an accomplished musician and member of the Jordan River Boys, blue grass gospel band. He was preceded in death by his daughter Dara Darlene VunCannon.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dolly Kirkman VunCannon of Randleman; Son Tony and his wife, Jean-Marie VunCannon; grand-daughter, Hannah VunCannon all of Asheville, NC.
Two sisters: Edna Wilson of Randleman, NC, and Ruth Beck of Seagrove, NC and one brother: George VunCannon of Randleman, NC and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 21, 2008 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 600 South Main Street, Randleman, NC. The funeral will be held Thursday, May 22 at 2:00PM at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, 600 South Main Street, Randleman with Rev. Bill Barnes officiating.Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro.
The family wishes to thank all the staff of Clapps Convalescent Nursing Home for their loving care over the past five months.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204-0009 or Asheville Christian Academy, P.O. Box 1089, Swannanoa, NC 28778.
Online condolences made be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.