James Dalton Wordsworth, Jr.
February 18, 1930 ~ May 22, 2021
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ROCKY MOUNT - James Dalton (Jim) Wordsworth, Jr., 91, of Rocky Mount, NC passed away on May 22, 2021 with his beloved wife Mary Elizabeth (Mary Lib) Scott Wordsworth by his side. He was born on February, 18, 1930 in Whitakers, NC to the late James Dalton and Alberta (Pollard) Wordsworth, Sr. He was a 1952 graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill with a Business degree and major in Human Resources. After college he joined the Army where he served on the teaching staff and was located in Columbia, SC. After leaving the army, Jim went to work with the NC State Personnel Department from 1954 - 1956.
Jim was transferred to Woman's College in Greensboro, NC in 1956 to be Personnel Director for Non-Faculty staff. From 1961 - 1970 he was Personnel Director at North Carolina National Bank (NCNB) in Greensboro and Charlotte. In 1970 he became Vice President of Human Resources for the 16 Belk-Tyler store division. After retiring from Belk's in 1995, he pursued his lifelong talent for art and became a watercolor artist at the BelAir Studio in Rocky Mount. He later formed Carolina Gallery and continued for many years to take great satisfaction from painting scenes primarily from eastern and coastal North Carolina.
Jim was married to and is survived by Mary Elizabeth (Mary Lib) Scott Wordsworth, his beloved wife of 63 years. He is also survived by his brother, Albert Grey (Al) Wordsworth of Wilmington, NC; his four children: Eric Wordsworth of Rocky Mount, NC; Lynne (Wordsworth) Nelson of Fuquay-Varina, NC; Alan Scott (and wife Robin) Wordsworth of Davidson, NC; and Mike (and wife Cindy) Wordsworth of Rocky Mount, NC. He has seven grand-children: Trevor Nelson (deceased) of Fuquay-Varina, NC; Lauren (Wordsworth) Mielke (and husband Brian) of Raleigh, NC; Ryan (and wife Kari) Wordsworth of Greenville, NC; Brett Nelson of Fuquay-Varina, NC; Katie (Wordsworth) Addison (and husband Herman) of Lexington, NC; Stephen Wordsworth of Rocky Mount, NC; and Allison (Allie) Wordsworth of Raleigh, NC. He had 5 great-grand-children.
A Funeral Service to celebrate James' life will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Rev. Bill Grisham officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. A visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Narthex of First Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to First Baptist Church of Rocky Mount, NC, or Nash General Hospice Care, Rocky Mount, NC.
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
First Baptist Church Narthex
200 S. Church Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Tuesday 5/25, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
A visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Narthex of First Baptist Church.
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First Baptist Church (Rocky Mount)
200 S. Church Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 5/25, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A Funeral Service to celebrate James' life will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Rev. Bill Grisham officiating.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Tuesday 5/25, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
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I loved my Uncle James very much! He was such a sweet, kind, loving man. He loved his family, loved Christ, loved his Church and adored his wife. I got to speak with James before his passing and it was such a gift. Prayers for all my family members as they lay James to rest! Until we meet again I’ll miss you!
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Obituary For James Dalton Wordsworth, Jr. James Dalton (Jim) Wordsworth, Jr., 91, of Rocky Mount, NC passed away on May 22, 2021 with his beloved wife Mary Elizabeth (Mary Lib) Scott Wordsworth by his side. He was born on February, 18, 1930 in Whitakers, NC to the late James Dalton and Alberta (Pollard) Wordsworth, Sr. He was a 1952 graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill with a Business degree and major in Human Resources. After college he joined the Army where he served on the teaching staff and was located in Columbia, SC. After leaving the army, Jim went to work with the NC State Personnel Department from 1954 – 1956. Jim was transferred to Woman’s College in Greensboro, NC in 1956 to be Personnel Director for Non-Faculty staff. From 1961 – 1970 he was Personal Director at North Carolina National Bank (NCNB) in Greensboro and Charlotte. In 1970 he became Vice President of Human Resources for the 16 Belk-Tyler store division. After retiring from Belk’s in 1995, he pursued his lifelong talent for art and became a watercolor artist at the BelAir Studio in Rocky Mount. He later formed Carolina Gallery and continued for many years to take great satisfaction from painting scenes primarily from eastern and coastal North Carolina. Jim was married to and is survived by Mary Elizabeth (Mary Lib) Scott Wordsworth, his beloved wife of 63 years. He is also survived by his brother, Albert Grey (Al) Wordsworth of Wilmington, NC; his four children Eric Wordsworth of Rocky Mount, NC; Lynne Wordsworth of Fuqua-Varina, NC; Alan Scott (and wife Robin) Wordsworth of Davidson, NC; and Mike (and wife Cindy) Wordsworth of Rocky Mount, NC. He has seven grand-children Trevor Nelson (deceased) of Fuquay-Varina, NC; Lauren (Wordsworth) Mielke (and husband Brian) of Raleigh, NC; Ryan (and wife Kari) Wordsworth of Greenville, NC; Brett Nelson of Fuqua-Varina, NC; Katie (Wordsworth) Addison (and husband Herman) of Lexington, NC; Stephen Wordsworth of Rocky Mount, NC; and Allison (Allie) Wordsworth of Raleigh, NC. He had 5 great-grand-children. A Visitation will be held at 1pm at First Baptist Church, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount, prior to the service at 2pm. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. In leu of flowers, please consider a contribution to First Baptist Church of Rocky Mount, NC, or Nash General Hospice Care, Rocky Mount, NC. Arrangements are entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share memories and condolences to the family at http://www.wheeler-woodlief.comobituary
Dear Lynne, Bill and I will pray for peace and strength for you and your family. Your dad had such a full and successful life. He and Mary Lib were so blessed to have and raise wonderful children and grandchildren. May all the special memories be sustaining and comforting to all of you. Love and prayers, Dru Smith
We both worked with Jim in the Belk-Tyler Group Office in Rocky Mount. Our thoughts, prayers, and sympathies are with the Wordsworth family. We are sorry we will not be able to attend the services.
We will always remember Jim’s smile. He made you feel very important each time you met with him. Always interested in you and your family. We are certainly praying for the family.
Wordsworth family, I am so sorry for your loss. Jim lived a long fruitful life and blessed many. May God our Father cover you with his mercy and comfort as you receive friends today and celebrate a life well lived. May He sustain you and give you strength going forward until you are reunited with Jim. God bless each of you.
Dear Brett and family, On behalf of your team members at Bob Barker Company, we send our deepest sympathies. May God bring you all comfort in the love of His people and one another. In Christ’s love, The Care Team at Bob Barker Company
Our deepest condolences to Jim’s family. What a wonderful and full life Jim led, surrounded by a loving family and friends, and of course his art. He will be missed by all who were blessed to know him. Our sympathies, Susan and Allan Barker