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- James M. Heaton Jr., age 94, a native of Avery County, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 20, 2017.
He was born on March 20, 1923, in Avery County, North Carolina, a son of James M. Heaton Sr. and Lou Gwyn Heaton.
Along with his parents, James is preceded in death by his: Grandson, Jonathan Heaton; Brothers: Allison Heaton, Paul Heaton, Hazen Heaton; Sisters: Clarice Bailiff, Edna Shook.
Left to cherish his memories are his Wife of 69 years, Annie Greer Heaton; Sons: James M. Heaton III (Doris), Gregory Heaton (Linda); Grandsons: James M. Heaton IV (Debbie), Matthew Heaton (Miranda), Gregory Heaton (Jessica); Granddaughter: Christie Eldridge (Alac); Great Grandsons: Gregory Martin (Amanda), Jacob Heaton, Kyle Heaton; Great-Granddaughters: Cheynne Rupard (Clay), Montana Underwood, Elizabeth Heaton, Sarah McGill, Amy Heaton, Madison Heaton, Audi Cait Heaton; Great-Great Granddaughters: Chloe Ruppard; Great-Great Grandson: Logan Martin.
Jim was a World War II Veteran — Army Air-Corps, and a magistrate for Avery County.
He was a self-proprietor of Heaton Grocery Goods and Skating Rink. All the children were greeted with a smile and hug and given candy. The skating rink was about the only entertainment in Avery County for many years; a safe place for children, where no drinking was allowed.
He was a Member, Elder, Worship Leader, and Teacher of many mountain Christian Churches. His desire was to help build up and support all the churches. He was a great influence and witness for Jesus Christ. He was known for singing special music throughout the mountains.
Services for Jim Heaton were held on Friday, November 24, 2017, beginning at 7 p.m. from the Grandfather Chapel with James M. Heaton III, officiating.
The family received friends from 4 to 7 p.m. prior to the service.
Interment took place in the Heaton Cemetery at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2017.
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