James Wade Grey Sr., 79, passed away on October 8, 2018. James was born on February 4, 1939 to James Scott Grey and Ollie Alvis in Gaffney, SC. He was a dedicated family man as well as a hunter & fisherman. James served his country in the US Navy. Mr. Grey was a longtime member of Thrift Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. He received constant requests from family and friends to make his famous “pound cake”. He enjoyed spending time with his family and going on hunting trips in South Carolina. James also enjoyed going on beach trips with his church men’s group.
Mr. Grey is preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Shaw and his grandson, Austin Grey. He is survived by his wife, Linda Grey; children, Tina Grey, Jim Grey Jr. (Heather) & Lori McLaren (David); siblings, Becky Mauldin (Donovan), Diane Roberts (Dale), Charles Grey (Deb) & brother-in-law, Carson Shaw; grandchildren, Lindsey, Zachary, Taylor, Nathan, Brooke & Will.
Visitation will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Thrift Baptist Church, 8415 Moores Chapel Rd. Charlotte, NC 28214. The funeral service will start at 11:00 am. Interment will immediately follow the funeral service at Forest Lawn West Cemetery, 4601 Freedom Dr. Charlotte, NC 28208. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Heart Association, Alzheimer’s Association or Thrift Baptist Church – Building Fund.
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