James Lefevers

James “Jim” W. Lefevers, 69, passed away Jan. 1, 2016, at his home in Salisbury surrounded by his family. Jim was born on May 30, 1946, to Clinton James and Marjorie Clyde Lefevers. He was a graduate of North Rowan High School in 1964 and graduated from NC State University with a BS degree in textiles. Jim was commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant in 1970 in the US Army and served in Vietnam. He married Patty Rufty Sept. 11, 1982. During their 33 years of marriage, they enjoyed 28 cruises world wide. Jim was an avid woodworker making custom cabinets and furniture. During the last few years Jim created custom embroidery designs for customers and friends. Jim was a life member of the Wounded Warriors Project and VFW Post 3006. Jim was preceded in death by his father, Clinton. Those left to cherish his memory are wife Patty of the home; mother, Marjorie of Cleveland; sister Debra Savage of Cleveland; mother-in –law, Margie Hall of Salisbury; brother and sisters-in-laws, Matt Hall (Jean); Rhonda Wyrick (Dean); Linda Baker (Stan); niece and nephews, Michele Gutherie (Rick); Mike Savage (Jennifer), Scott and Todd Baker and six great-nieces and nephews. Visitation and Service: Services will be conducted Tuesday, Jan. 5th, at Summersett Memorial Chapel at 1 p.m., with burial to follow at the National Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday Jan. 4th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Summersett Funeral Home. Pastor Richard Gross will officiate the service. Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675, or Rowan Hospice & Palliative Care, 720 Grove Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Lefevers family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.