James Carlton Proctor
June 20, 1930 ~ June 28, 2018
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DORTCHES - James Carlton Proctor, age 88, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Born in Nash County, NC on June 20, 1930, he was the son of the late James Arthur Proctor and Viola Rimmer Proctor. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Edith Livesay Proctor; and brother, Kenneth Earl Proctor.
James was a veteran of the United States Navy where he served from 1950 to 1954. He grew up and worked on a farm. He also worked at Phillips Fibers until his retirement. James was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend and will be dearly missed by all those who knew.
James leaves behind to cherish his memory, sons, Carlton Gregory Proctor of Rocky Mount and Winston Glenn Proctor and wife, Keturah, of Rocky Mount; and daughter, Terri Dawn Proctor Bilotta and husband, Vincent, of Hilton Head, SC. He is also survived by a granddaughter, Maria Nicole Bilotta of Columbia, SC; brothers, Robert "Bobby" Glenn Proctor of Rocky Mount and George "Lindsay" Proctor of Merrit Island, FL; and sister, Jean Marylynn Harris of Savannah, GA.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 6, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Englewood Assembly of God, 2181 S. Halifax Road, Rocky Mount, with Pastor Gerry Blood officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives on Thursday, July 5, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Englewood Assembly of God, 2181 S. Halifax Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 7/5, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The family will receive friends and relatives on Thursday, July 5, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Englewood Assembly of God
2181 S. Halifax Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 7/6, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 6, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Englewood Assembly of God, 2181 S. Halifax Road, Rocky Mount, with Pastor Gerry Blood officiating.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Friday 7/6, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
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My sympathy goes to all of you Thanks to Lester i saw this on Facebook.
He was a friend and fun to be with when I was a young man. I know he will be missed and hope all can recall the good times and bless you all.
Our thoughts and prayers to all the family.
Life is such a short and precious thing. I believe that God hand picks our family. If all things are in His hands then why would we think for one minute that when our little bodies and souls come straight from God ,that He would just leave who He entrusts us to ,up for chance. I believe there are things we are supposed to learn that can only be taught by family. Whether by good example or bad. Each day filled with growth and change. So when we reflect back on a life that has been lived and the lives it has touched we think it a short life time regardless of how many years lived. We look for punctuation marks. Accomplishments, and journeys. Forgetting the importance of a quiet afternoon breeze that passes by us and reminds us of the gift of love from God.Or when we stop to listen to the tiny sound the leaves make when that same breeze rustles through. God is there, whispering softly.Patiently waiting in every moment. In every breath. Waiting for us to breathe Him in so He can take hold of a soul that He loves so dearly ,and has never let go. A changed soul that has been lost and found so many times yet always ,always loved. He has longed for that souls return for so long of a time as a lifetime. Today let God’s gifts no longer go unnoticed. He welcomes us home again and into His arms to a world in which we belong. No longer an outcast on an earthly journey that is shrouded with pain and sorrow. But a triumphant ,victorious celebration upon our return back home. So for now with eyes and heart filled to the brim we will follow the path set before us with excitement. Listen and learn and grow in a heavenly direction of accomplishing the tasks set before us.So that when our time to return home in glory is near we can go quietly. We can go peacefully. Without fear. Without need of earthly comfort ,as we take hold of our Lords outstretched hand. A familiar face , an old friend that we had somehow forgotten at birth. A restored light of pure love awaits us. And we will finally be at home.
Thank you for being my daddy.
Rest in peace cousin
In memory of James Carlton Proctor, Pat and Dennis Van der Meer lit a candle
The love of our parents always stays with us. ❤️Sad for your loss, dear Terri🌺Pat and Dennis
Carlton has Aunt Viola’s warmth, smile, the easy going ways of her and Uncle Arthur both. Blessings to all y’all Proctor-Rimmer cousins, near family. God’s every comfort to you.
It has been almost a year since I was by your side. But your smile and tender look will remain in my mind. My heart was so heavy when I left you that day. Feelings I regret and forgiveness I pray. My comfort lies with our Creator and my peace holds true, I know that some day I’ll be in heaven with you. So for now I will work hard to be used for His will, take time in my life to be perfectly still and be used by God until the end of my day.