James Hussey
March 27, 1929 — March 18, 2014
Mr. James Hussey of 7459 Side Church Rd., Seagrove, NC passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at his home. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 2 pm at Smyrna United Methodist Church Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard. Visitation will be held Friday, March 21, 2014 from 6-8 pm at Joyce-Brady Chapel in Bennett.
James served his country in the Army as a Sergeant during the Korean Conflict. He returned to his home in Randolph County where he made his life. James was a lifelong farmer of the land raising crops of tobacco, wheat and corn. He also raised chickens, cattle, pigs and goats while managing to work a midnight shift in the poultry business. James had a love & passion for the Belgium Work Horses he had throughout his life. He took great pride in working the horses behind a plow in the field, as well as working them as they pulled a covered wagon. James enjoyed many wagon train adventures with his family. His favorite wagon train ride was in the Robbins Farmer's Day Parade where he took home many trophies for best work horse and best colt. James's life was rich with many happy memories which he enjoyed sharing freely with his family and friends. All those who knew & loved will surely miss him.
He is survived by Step-Daughter- Daisey Lane & husband Clarence of Durham,NC. Step-Son- Charles "Buster" Britt & wife Penny of Seagrove. 5 Grandchildren. Sister- Marie Garner & husband Calvin of Robbins.
You can visit with the family also at the home of his Step-Son- "Buster" on Side Church Rd., Seagrove, NC. You may offer online condolences at www.joycebradychapel.com
Joyce-Brady Chapel is serving the Hussey family.
Facts
Born: March 27, 1929
Death: March 18, 2014
Place of Death: His home
Occupation: Farmer
Hobbies: Horses, Cattle, Goats
Survivors
Daisey & Clarence Lane, Step-Daughter & Son In Law
Charles " Buster" & Penny Britt, Step-Son & Daughter In Law
Marie & Calvin Garner, Sister & Brother In Law
5 Grandchildren
Preceded in Death By
Sally Ann Garner Hussey, Wife
Eli Hussey, Father
Annie Maness Hussey, Mother
Visitation
Friday March 21, 2014, 6 - 8 pm at Joyce-Brady Chapel
Graveside Funeral Service
Saturday March 22, 2014, 2 - pm at Smyrna United Methodist Church