James "Jim" Stutts Sr.

SNOW CAMP – It is with great sadness that the family of James Thurman Stutts, Sr., announces his passing after declining health, on July 15, 2018, at the age of 69.

Jim was born in Pinehurst, NC and grew up in Robbins, NC. He was a graduate of North Moore High School where he was an amazing athlete and set many records on the baseball field.

Upon graduation, he attended Sandhills Community College graduating with a degree in Business Administration. He spent the first part of his career in retail in which he was a buyer, seller and developer. He was part of the team that generated and implemented the idea of outlet malls.

He was instrumental in developing The Greensboro Outlet Mall and Boaz Outlet Center in Boaz, Al. He currently owned and operated Future Investments, LLC. He was a member of The Lamb's Chapel. Jim was the best husband, daddy, brother, uncle and Pop with a big heart. His family and friends will miss him greatly.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Pamela "Pam" Edwards Stutts, of 49 years; son, James Thurman Stutts, Jr. and his wife, Crystal and a daughter, Jennifer Stutts Hicks.

He was blessed with three grandsons, whom he adored, William Lynn Southard and his fiance' Morgan, James Christian Stutts and Nolan Lee Hicks. He is also survived by his always faithful and loving sister, Linda Stutts Fowler and her husband, John; a sister-in-law, Donna Edwards; special nieces and nephews, John Fowler II, his wife Faith and their children, John Michael, Reagan, Asher, Levi and Caleb; Christi Fowler Long, her husband Graham and their children, Emma and Sara; Dawn Edwards, her daughter Meghan and granddaughter Grace; Robyn Edwards and her children, Harlie, Ivie, and Brody; and countless cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Susie Oldham Stutts, his father Thurman Carvor Stutts, and his brother Michael Franklin Stutts.

A memorial service in his honor will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Brian Biggers and Pastor Garry Gates officiating. The family will receive friends following the service until 12 p.m.

The family would like to send out a heartfelt special thanks to Robert Swink and family, Heath and Rachel Crosby, Jay and Christie Doss and Living Free Ministries, Dana Moore, Joan Shoe, Mary Sutton, Jeff Perkins and family, our church family at The Lamb's Chapel, White Cross Fire Department, Eli Whitney Fire Department and Snow Camp Fire Department.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Living Free Ministries, 1230 Walnut Grove Lane, Snow Camp, NC 27349.

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith" 2 Timothy 4:7.

You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com.