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James Sorrells Obituary
Fairview - James Morris Sorrells, 88, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 3, 2017 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center.
A native and resident of Buncombe County for most of his life, he was a son of the late Ernest Franklin Sorrells and Jessie Florence Miller Sorrells. He was also preceded in death by his sisters: Virginia Owensby and Maxine Chumney; brothers: Robert E. Sorrells, Ray Sorrells, Jay Sorrells, and Albert Sorrells.
Mr. Sorrells was a Veteran of the US Army and a member of Oakley United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife Kathryn S. Sorrells of the home; son, Robert Keith Sorrells and wife Terry of Bixby, OK; daughter, Janet Marie Adams and husband Bruce of Fairview; sister, Betty Chapman of Marion; sister-in-law, Rowena Sorrells of Asheville; brothers: Eugene Sorrells of Asheville, and Jack Sorrells and wife Louise of Asheville; 6 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Private memorial services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607
To sign Mr. Sorrells' guestbook online, please go to "Memorials" at www.andersrice.com.
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Karen Owensby
November 7, 2017
Aunt Katherine, Keith and Jan, and family,
Thinking of you at this time of sorrow. Uncle Morris was a very lucky man to have a family who loved him so. I know Mom, his parents, and brothers and Aunt Maxine have welcomed him into heaven.
November 4, 2017
Kathryn, I we are so sorry to hear of Morris passing.
We thought a lot of you people.
Star Love,
Richard and Reba Wright
Mobile, AL
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