HICKORY - David Rastus James, 51, of Hickory passed away unexpectedly on Saturday June, 7, 2014 in Haywood County, North Carolina. David was born on October 26, 1962 in Catawba County to Kenneth David and Genevieve Ledford James. Surviving are his daughter, Tabitha Smith of Mt. Holly; parents, Kenneth David and Genevieve Ledford James of Hickory; brother, Dale James and wife, Tammy, of Hickory; niece, Monica James of Hickory and a nephew, Darren James of Hickory. The Funeral service will be Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at 1:00 P. M. at Hickory Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dale Faulkenbury and Rev. Paul Deal officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday following the service at Hickory Funeral Home. Condolences may be made online at www.hickoryfh.com. Hickory Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.