AULANDER, NC- Mr. James Albert Lassiter, age 82, of Aulander, passed away on April 11, 2016 at the Creekside Care & Rehab of Ahoskie, NC, with his family by his side.
Mr. Lassiter was born on September 21, 1933 to Roland and Annie Ayscue Lassiter in Hertford County, NC. James was a stock holder and worked for White & Woodley for thirty-three years before retiring in 1996. He was a member of Millennium Pentecostal Holiness Church, serving as past deacon, choir director, and as a trustee. James also served on the Board of Millennium Fire Department and Millennium Water Association. He enjoyed spending time working in his yard and helping anyone in the community that was in need.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Lassiter.
James is survived by his wife Iris, step-son, Keith Hurdle and his fiancé, Ann Hoggard of Jackson, NC; step-daughter, Ann Lambert and her husband Ted of Sylva, NC; son, Mike Vaughan and his wife Titia of Aulander; special nephew, Steven Lassiter and his wife Nancy of Aulander; six step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, Ahoskie, NC and other times at the home.
A celebration of life funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2016, at 3:00 pm at the Millennium Pentecostal Holiness Church, Aulander, NC, with Rev. Taylor Latham officiating. Burial will follow at Aulander Cemetery, Aulander, NC, with military honors.
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service – Ahoskie Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Lassiter family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.
Iris, So sorry that you are going through a tough time. Losing someone is so hard. I can see you two in my mind now sitting on my sofa. So many good memories and of course our promise of meeting again soon. Heaven will be full of all these people that we currently are missing. My proyers are with you. God bless you.
Iris, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I just heard about James and so sorry it came so late I could not be there for you. Please call me at anytime day or night if you ever need an ear. My love to you from an old friend. Carolyn Martin 252-209-6975
Iris, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I just learned today of James passing and my heart goes out to you. Please call me if you ever need an ear even if its 2 a.m. Love to you from an old friend. Carolyn Martin 252-209-6975
Iris, I cannot express how sorry I am to hear about this today. My heart goes out to you and so sorry it was so late in learning about James. Please call me if you need to talk, cry, or a visit from an old friend, even if its 2:00 a.m. my love to you and all the family. Carolyn Martin
Iris, we were so saddened to hear of James passing and at the same time we Praise our Heavenly Father for easing his sickness. We love you and God bless you and your family during this time of bereavement and adjustments.
I KNEW JAMES FOR A LONG TIME THOUGH JAMES THOUGH MY WIFE LINDA BULLOCK FUTRELL HER MOTHER RAISED JAMES AND WHEN I GOT INTO THE FAMILY THAT IS WHEN I MET JAMES HE WAS A HARD WORKER AND A GOOD MAN IN HIS CHURCH AND HE WAS A FREIND TO EVERYONE HE WILL BE MISSED BY A LOT OF PEOPLE
Knew Mr James all my life and it was always a pleasure to see him. He liked to joke with me as a kid and right up to a few weeks ago. He used to tell me about his Army time at Ft Benning, Ga. I will miss his joking smile. He was a fine Christian man and I am sure he rode to heaven in a Ford. May God comfort Mrs Iris and family.