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James Jimmy Myron Becknell Sr.

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James Becknell Obituary

James "Jimmy" Myron Becknell, Sr.,85, passed away March 3, 2015. He was born in Nash County, NC. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, a sister, one step-son, and one step-daughter. Jimmy loved working with his hands and working with wood. He served as a scout master and a Sunday school teacher in his church in Mooresville, NC. Jimmy also loved to watch the Tar Heels play ball. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Ann Welborn Becknell; sons, James "Jim" Myron Becknell, Jr. and wife Debra, and Donald "Don" Ray Becknell and girlfriend, Barbara; brother, Robert Becknell and wife Adeline; sister, Martha; step-daughter, Cathy; thirteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 6, 2015 at 7 pm at Cornerstone Funeral Home in Nashville, NC. Cornerstone Funeral Home is honored to be caring for the Becknell family and words of comfort may be shared at www.cornerstonefuneralhomeandcremations.com Cornerstone Funeral Home 1052 South First Street, Nashville, NC 27856.

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Published by Rocky Mount Telegram on Mar. 5, 2015.

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Krista Price-White

March 12, 2015

My condolences to the family, you all are in my thoughts and prayers!!! I went to school with Becca! Very very sweet girl

March 11, 2015

Jim and Don

I am so sorry for your loss. Love to you both.

Judy Harrell Miller

Bobbie Campbell

March 6, 2015

Papaw you will be missed more than you can ever know. We loved you very much and will never forget you.I know you are in a better place and not in pain anymore and that is what gives me and my family comfort. We will see you again. We love you Papaw.

March 5, 2015

Jimmy will be missed. John 14:1-6; 1 Corinthians 15

Steve Burress

March 5, 2015

May God Bless and keep you all in this time of loss.

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