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James Zint Obituary
Born in Schenectady, NY, he was the husband of Elizabeth Zeller Zint, who survives and the son of William Carl "Bill" Zint, Jr. and Margaret "Peggy" Van Keuren Zint, both deceased.
Mr. Zint was a graduate of Elon University where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
He was employed at Honda Power Equipment Company and a member of the Mebane Investment Club.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Elon.
JZ enjoyed shag dancing, live beach music, fishing and being near the water (lake or beach). He loved Ray-Bans, bright shirts and driving with the top down. He had great love for his family and friends.
In addition to his wife of the home, survivors include three children, James Alan Zint, Jr. and wife Milissa of Spartanburg, SC, Virginia Zint Diller and husband Craig of Astoria, NY and Laura Elizabeth Zint and fiancé Jake of Raleigh; grandson, Brantlee James Zint; four siblings, Barbara Zint Tuck of Pulaski, VA, Pamela Zint Kendig and husband Bill of Taylors, SC, William Carl Zint, III and wife Pat of Treasure Island, FL and Marcy Zint McAdams and husband Ken of Burlington; 26 nieces and nephews; and 10 great-nieces and great-nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted at the First United Methodist Church of Elon on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 1 p.m. by Rev. Keith Sexton.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at the residence on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Zint Family Endowed Scholarship Fund, Elon University, Campus Box 2600, Elon, NC 27244.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is assisting the family.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Zint
James Yarboro
November 10, 2016
Beth, thinking of you at time. May God be with you and your family. Love and Prayers James Yarboro
denise martinelli
November 9, 2016
Beth, Marci and Family.. I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers and pray that God's grace will comfort you through this difficult time
Cathy Hook
November 7, 2016
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Jimmy was a great person. May your memories bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
November 7, 2016
So very sorry to hear of your loss. May your memories bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Cathy Hook
The McCalls
November 4, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Karen Noble
November 4, 2016
I was so sorry to hear about Jimmy. I know we've lost touch, Beth, but you are always in my heart and have been since we were little. We are praying for you and your family. Love Karen (Faucette) Noble
Jimmy Evans
November 2, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of JZ.I worked with him at Honda and really enjoyed being around him. He always had a way of making the best of a situation and I thought alot of him. He will be missed by all.
Gwen Jeffries
November 1, 2016
So sorry to hear this news. Sending heartfelt prayers to you and your family.
Allen Johnson
November 1, 2016
Sorry to hear about Jim's passing. He was instrumental with my career and really believed in me. He was a great man and will truly be missed. You and the family are all in my prayers!
Sue Kitchen
October 31, 2016
Beth, you and your family are in my prayers.
May you find comfort and peace in Christ during this difficult time.
Bryan Crook
October 31, 2016
So sorry to hear about Jimmy's passing Jimmy was one of the great ones. Always smiling, always a great brother to be around. You were a special man Jimmy Zint, RIP and AEKDB ALWAYS
Terri Maddox
October 31, 2016
So sorry to hear about Jimmy's passing. He was one of the good guys. Beth, you and the family are all in our prayers! Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
October 31, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Zint fsmily.
The Heinemann's
Jack LoCicero
October 31, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear about Jimmy's death. He was a wonderful person and great fraternity brother. I enjoyed getting to know him at Elon College.
Dave & Kris L'Heureux
October 30, 2016
We are so sorry to hear about JZ. Kris and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. May God bless you and give you the strength to get through this.
Dave & Kris L'Heureux
October 30, 2016
We were so sorry to hear about JZ. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We're hoping that God will provide you the strength and peace to get through this.
Lee Ann, Mike and Justin Brumble
October 30, 2016
Beth and family.....words can never express your true feelings at a time like this. May God provide you strength and peace as you go through this time of loss....JZ will be missed by many and I know your hearts are broken. Prayers and hugs to you all.
Fil Stidham
October 29, 2016
RIP my friend/brother JZ. What a good man. Many great memories of time together in KE and Elon.
My condolences to the Zint family.
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