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Robert “Hassel” James, Sr.

May 14, 1926 ~ December 7, 2021

ROCKY MOUNT - Robert "Hassel" James, Sr., age 95, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Born in Pitt County, NC on May 14, 1926, he was the son of the late Charlie Linwood James and Alice Grimes James. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Howard James; his granddaughter, Haley James; his brothers, Charlie Junius James and David Linwood James; and his sisters, Roxie James Waters, Annie Margaret James, Mary Hazel James Mayo, Bettie Ruth James Staton, Theone James Hurdle, and Naomi James. Hassel was a Navy veteran stationed in Japan following WWII. He was a retired food broker after over 30 years of service in the grocery business. Hassel was a member of Englewood United Methodist Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Hassel is survived by his sons, Michael James (Kelley) of Wilmington and Robert "Bobby" Hassel James of Wilmington; his daughter, Sandra James of Wilmington; his grandchildren, Michael James and Anna James Mintz (Trey); his great-grandson, Miller Mintz; and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service to celebrate Hassel's life will be held on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Englewood United Methodist Church, 300 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Rev. Terry Williams officiating. A visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Englewood United Methodist Church Narthex. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Hassel's memory to Englewood United Methodist Church, 300 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Alexandria, VA 22312. 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 Englewood United Methodist Church Narthex 300 S. Circle Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Friday 12/17, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm A visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Englewood United Methodist Church Narthex. Service Englewood United Methodist Church 300 S. Circle Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-443-2926 --> | Friday 12/17, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm A Memorial Service to celebrate Hassel's life will be held on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Englewood United Methodist Church, 300 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Rev. Terry Williams officiating.

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  1. Mike, fond memories of you and your family. Your daddy would carpool us back and forth to ball games and or practice. RIP Mr. James. Take care. Say hey to Bobby and Kelley.

  2. Michael and Kelly our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Love and hugs to each of you, Love, Deborah and Bobby

  3. Dear Mike, Kelly, Bobby, Sandra, Michael, and Anna, I loved Hassel very much and am so sorry about his passing. My heart goes out to you all. If you need me, call me sometime at (252)717-9245. I love you all. Michelle Staton Briley and Keith Briley

  4. Mike and Kelley, Bobby, and dear Sandra Michelle, Renee, and I have such beautiful memories of your precious Mom and Dad and being with you all. In later years, I spent quite a few James sibling luncheons with Mrs. Staton. We want you all to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this loss. With love,

  5. Dear Mike, Kelly, Bobby and Sandra, Your father, my dear Uncle Hassel, was a delight. He always called me ‘Sue Betty’, and I enjoyed talking with him. I know how much he was loved by everyone, and know how much you will miss him. He lived a good long life, and we know he will live with Jesus through all eternity.

  6. Prayers for your family. Hassel was a delightful gentleman. Hassel was one of the sales reps that called on me at Big Star years ago. He was also my mother’s first cousin.

  7. Hassel and I were in business together for a number of years and developed a close working relationship that helped us grow our business together. Hassel was a true gentleman and a trusted friend who added a touch of class to every situation.


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