James Knott Proctor Jr.

Mr. James Knott Proctor Jr., 86, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2013. A memorial service will be conducted on Sunday at 3 p.m. in Jarvis United Methodist Church. A private family burial will be held.
A native and lifetime resident of Greenville, Mr. Proctor was a 1944 graduate of Greenville High School and additionally a 1952 graduate of East Carolina University where he played on the golf team. He was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard having served for two years. For more than 57 years, Mr. Proctor worked in sales and purchasing, initially at the J.B. Kittrell Company for 31 years and then at Eastern Carolina Vocational Center for 26 years. He was a longtime member of Jarvis United Methodist Church, where he served as the President of Adult Couples Sunday School Class, served as a lay leader, usher and served as a member of the Administrative Board and a member of the Methodist Men. He was also a 50 year member of the Greenville Golf and Country Club, where he previously served on the Board of Governors.
Mr. Proctor was dedicated to helping others through his volunteer efforts. He was involved with the Boy Scouts for many years, serving as a Scoutmaster of Troop 30 for four years and also serving in various leadership positions. He was active in the Order of the Arrow and achieved the Silver Beaver award. He worked as a volunteer leader with the Ronald McDonald Michael Jordan Celebrity Golf Classic for 10 years. After moving to Cypress Glen, he served as a "care buddy" which involves checking on residents with health issues, transporting residents to the doctor's visits, and providing to help residents as needed.
Mr. Proctor will be fondly remembered for his kind and gentle nature as well as his considerate interest in others. He never failed to ask people how they are doing and took time to listen because he was truly interested in the welfare of others. He had a tremendous work ethic, never growing tired of his profession and worked up until a few years ago. He was an avid tennis player, enjoying swimming and was known for his ball room dancing.
Mr. Proctor was preceded in death by his parents, Ada and James Proctor.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lib Kittrell Proctor; sons, Jim Proctor and wife, Anita, of Greenville, and Tom Proctor and wife, Ruth, of Chapel Hill; grandson, Ian Proctor; granddaughter, Elizabeth Proctor; step-grandson, Brian DeSoto and wife, Heidi; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Hannah McInnis, of Evanston, IL.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church.
Memorials contributions may be made to Cypress Glen Benevolence Fund, Cypress Glen Retirement Community, 100 Hickory St., Greenville, NC 27858, Jarvis Memorial United Methodist Church, 510 S. Washington St., Greenville, NC 27858, or to a charity of one's choice.
Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com.