James Lee Driver

James Lee Driver obituary, Rocky Mount, NC

James Lee Driver

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052 S First St., Nashville, NC 27856

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James Driver Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cornerstone Funeral Home and Cremations on Jan. 20, 2026.
James Lee Driver, 70, passed away January 19, 2026. He was born June 18, 1955 in Nash County. He is preceded in death by his mother Ruby Williams; son Jason Driver; Brother-in-law Bobby Edwards.

James leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 51 years Toni Driver; son Paul Driver and wife Michelle; grandchildren Joshua and Lucas Driver; father Lester Williams; sisters Carol Carter and husband Carl, Gloria Edwards; nieces and nephews Keisha Roberson and husband Kevin, Lisa Butler and husband Patrick, Boe Edwards and wife Rhonda; great nieces and nephews Landon and Baylee, Ethen and Bethany; great-great niece Sophia; special friends Thomas and Frances Matthews.

A visitation will be held at 12:00pm on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Cornerstone Funeral Home with the service following at 1:00pm in the chapel with Pastor Keith Pittman officiating. Burial will follow in Pineview Cemetery.

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Upcoming Events

Jan

23

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cornerstone Funeral Home

052 S First St., Nashville, NC 27856

Send Flowers

Jan

23

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Cornerstone Funeral Home

052 S First St., Nashville, NC 27856

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.