James Matthew "Jim" Weeks Jr.

James Matthew "Jim" Weeks Jr. obituary, Camden, NC

James Matthew "Jim" Weeks Jr.

James Weeks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Twiford Funeral Homes - Elizabeth City on Mar. 27, 2026.
James "Jim" Matthew Weeks, Jr., age 88, of Camden, NC, died at his home on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Born in Elizabeth City, NC, on August 23, 1937, to the late James Matthew Weeks, Sr. and Eunice Pope Weeks, he was the husband of Rebecca "Becky" Taylor Weeks. Jim served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force and, after active-duty service, worked as a salesman.

In addition to his wife, Becky, of 29 years, he is survived by a daughter, Barbara Weeks Collins; a son, John Morgan Weeks (Patty); a sister, Marcela Weeks Austin; two brothers, Christopher Weeks and Steve Weeks (Kathy); eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Matthew Weeks, and a son-in-law, Jimmy Collins.

The family will hold a Celebration of Life later in the year.

Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is assisting the Weeks family. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.

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