James Howard Plowman

James Howard Plowman, 92, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital.

James was born January 25, 1932 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Kemp Lee Plowman and the late Martha Catherine Furr Plowman. 

He was also preceded in death by wife, Janet Carmeleta Mauldin Plowman and his three brothers and two sisters.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 am - 10:45 am, Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Grace Baptist Church in Albemarle. The funeral service will follow on Thursday at 11:00 am at Grace Baptist Church in Albemarle officiated by Rev. Delane Burris. Burial will immediately follow at the Stanly Gardens of Memory at 2001 East Main St., Albemarle.

Survivors include children, Debbie (Arthur) Whitley of Albemarle, NC, Kathy Plowman (Jack) Barbee of Albemarle, NC, Kevin (Kennitha) Plowman of Mt. Pleasant, NC, and Larry Plowman of Sneads Ferry, NC; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and special friend, Hazel Taylor.

James retired from Lance Inc. as a truck driver. After he retired from Lance he was an operator of the convenience center in Badin for many years. James loved his customers and they loved him. He was also a NASCAR fan and enjoyed gardening. James loyally served Fairview Baptist Church as Sunday School Superintendent and served Grace Baptist Church as Deacon and Sunday School member, attending as long as his health allowed.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Grace Baptist Church Building Fund, 644 Edgemont Street, Albemarle, NC 28001 ( gracebaptistofalbemarle.org)

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Plowman family.