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James "Jimmy" Elmo Wyland
LAURINBURG, NC - James "Jimmy" Elmo Wyland, age 76 of Laurinburg passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2012.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at the Laurinburg Pentecostal Holiness Church officiated by Rev. G.W. Wilson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. A private interment will be held at a later date.
Jimmy was born January 3, 1936 in Annawa, Iowa, son of the late Elmo Wyland and Thelma Robinson Wyland. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne. He was the founder of Wyland Builders and a lifelong member of Builders Allied Craft Union local 32 in Iowa. He enjoyed woodworking, camping, fishing and making crafts.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Sutton.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Letha B. Wyland of their home in Laurinburg; sons, Danny Wyland and wife Marsha of Gibson, Gary Wyland and wife Nancy of Laurinburg, Tim Wyland and wife Sally of Laurinburg; his daughter, Vicki Purcell and husband Dave of Lincoln, IL; a sister, Leanna Eimer of Lincoln, IL; seventeen grandchildren and twenty five great grandchildren.
The family request in lieu of flowers that memorial donations be made to the Laurinburg Pentecostal Holiness Church, 1510 South Main Street, Laurinburg, NC 28352.
Service entrusted to Richard Boles Funeral Service.
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At Gail's (and David Sasse's) Pumpkin Patch near Beason, IL
Juanita Buttell
April 14, 2012
Mrs. Wyland, My heartfelt condolences for the loss of your husband. I don't know if you remember me, but I went to Beason Grade School and High School with your children.
To Danny, Gary, Tim and Vicki..... I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad. My Dad passed away September 9, 2009, so I know the sadness you are going through right now. I have found that sharing my memories of my Dad with my family and friends is the best way to keep his spirit alive. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in each other during this difficult time.
I have found that the most comforting part of my mourning process is when I share my thoughts and feelings and memories of my Dad with my Mom and my brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews. We have a big family, so there are a lot of stories to share. I pray that you all will keep the happy memories of your Dad alive in your heart and share them with each other. May your tears turn to laughter. That is what has gotten me through these last 2 1/2 years. It's so sad how many of my former classmates from Beason and Lincoln have had one or both parents pass away, just since my Dad passed away..... I have shared my personal mourning experience with several classmates. I just hope my words have in some way helped others cope with the loss of their parents. May God Bless and comfort you all.
Juanita "Pinkley" Buttell
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