James "Jimmy" Winslow Holton, Jr., age 72, of Wallace passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at his residence.

He was born on July 27, 1940 in New Hanover County; the son of the late James Winslow Holton, Sr. and Elma Pigford Holton.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 46 years, Helena Gurganus Holton of the home; daughter, Myrae Bradshaw and husband, Ray of Wilmington; son, James W. Holton, III and wife, Beth of Willard; grandchildren, Donovon Bradshaw, Deklan Bradshaw, Drake Bradshaw and Lily Holton; brother, Billy P. Holton and wife, Janet of Kure Beach and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm on Monday, January 14, 2013 at Willard Baptist Church with the Reverend David Knowles officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park, Watha.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00pm on Monday, one hour prior the funeral service at the church.

Jimmy was a devoted husband and caring father and grandfather. He found great joy in the simplest of things, but his greatest joy was family, especially his grandchildren who were the apple of his eye. Being a lover of the outdoors, Jimmy was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed planting big gardens to share the fruits of his labor with others. Jimmy was a man who never forgot where he had come from and who never lost his respect for good and common people like those from whom he descended. He will surely be missed but treasured memories of him will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved Jimmy.

Memorial gifts may be sent to Willard Baptist Church, PO Box 98, Willard, NC 28478.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Wallace.

Funeral service: 2:00 pm on Monday, January 14, 2013 at Willard Baptist Church.

Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park, Watha.

Visitation: 1:00 to 2:00pm Monday, one hour prior the funeral service at the church.