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James Temple Obituary
J.T. was a maintenance supervisor at Cummins Diesel.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 30 years, Helen Massengale Temple; mother, Bessie Mae Baines of Nashville; three sons, James Jullian "J.J." Temple and wife Dana of Nashville, Casey Alan Temple of Rocky Mount, and Travis Scott Temple and wife Stacey of Whitakers; and 5 loving grandchildren. J.T. is also survived by three sisters, Janice Radford of Nashville, Louise Little of Norfolk, VA. and Sue Pierce and husband Billy of Rocky Mount; and one brother, William Michael Temple of Nashville.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 7-8:30p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to remember J.T. will be held at 2:00p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Steve Stephenson officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and condolences to the family by visitingwww.wheelerandwoodlief.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Temple
August 2, 2010
Helen,
I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. May God guide you and your family through this sad time in your life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.
Debbie Shearin Arnold
Larry Watson
July 29, 2010
I worked with James at Burlington Rocky Mount Weaving Plant 1978 until the plant shutdown. James was always easy to get along with, I always enjoyed talking to James.
My thoughts and Prayers are with you.
July 28, 2010
Just wanted to say how sorry i am to hear about J T. He was fine
person. He was always a pleasure to be around and talk to. We all
looked forward to his Christmas breakfast. :) My thoughts and
prayers are with all of the family at this time. Just know that his work
on earth was done and Jesus was ready to welcome him home with open arms. Rejoice in knowing that you will see him again!
Sincerely, Wardell Mewborn
July 28, 2010
James Temple was a wonderful man that loved to laugh and enjoyed life. It was a pleasure to have known him and an honor to have worked with him. He spoke often of his wife and sons and dearly enjoyed his time with his grandchildren. He was easy going, even tempered and could always find the humor in most any situation. I will always remember him that way. May God richly bless your family and fill your hearts with His magnificent peace. Larry W. Stallings
July 27, 2010
From all of us at Cummins RMEP, Our thoughts and prayers are with JT's family in your time of grief. JT always shared a smile and had a positive attitude. We will surely miss him. May your memories bring you comfort.
July 27, 2010
Helen,
I was truly shocked when I heard the news about James. I worked with him at Burlington. He was a very special man that loved to joke and cut up and make the day go by. I know he will be missed but I know he is with Jesus and that is worth it all. I am praying for you all. God Bless you!
Susan Edwards Braziel
tommy,nancy & melissa michaelson
July 27, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
July 27, 2010
Our thoughts are with you & your family at this time.
Love, Philip Thomas Agency
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