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James Westbrook Obituary

SOUTHERN PINES - Retired Army Reserve Col. James Layman Westbrook Jr., 68, of Southern Pines, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012. Services: Memorial, 2 p.m. today at Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church. Burial, 11 a.m. Saturday in Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery in Chapel Hill. Survived by: Wife, Diane; son, James; sisters, Janie, Delores Kurtti; and three grandchildren. Boles Funeral Home & Crematory of Southern Pines.

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Published by Fayetteville Observer on Nov. 30, 2012.

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Jeanne Morris

April 10, 2020

So sorry to just now learn of his passing. God bless.

Danny and Mary Guthrie

December 1, 2012

Sorry for loss ,we worked for Mr Westbrook at The City of Asheville for his time at the City.He was a good manager and was good to work for.Will be missed.

Lisa Lewis

December 1, 2012

Thoughts and prayers are with you, your lovely family lives in all who are honored to know you
Lisa Lewis

Winfield Hunter, Chief (Retired), Cary PD

November 30, 2012

Had the pleasure of working with Jim years ago when he was the Cary town manager. He was one of the most decisive decision makers I have ever known and a very 'straight shooter' as that old saying goes. My condolences to the family.

Thelma Rigsbee

November 30, 2012

I am sad for the loss of yur loved one. May God sustain you at this time. I worked with your mother and my good friend Elizabeth Powers. Thelma Rigsbee

Pattie White

November 30, 2012

So sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort be with you and yours.

Carol Brining

November 30, 2012

I was saddened to hear of your loss. There are no words. - Carol Brining (Cory Parkhurst's mother)

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