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James Ponds Obituary
WADESBORO - On Saturday, September 21, 2025, Mr. James Stanley Ponds, 87, passed away peacefully at his home.
Funeral services will be 3:00 PM, Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Barry Gerald officiating. Interment will follow in Lilesville Cemetery.
The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2036 Morven Rd PO Box 274, Wadesboro, NC 28170
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Sep
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2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Leavitt Funeral Home
2036 Morven Road, Wadesboro, NC 28170
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