James High

James Woody High, Sr., 74, of Whiteville died Monday, June 28, 2010 at his home. He retired from the US Coast Guard after twenty-two years of service.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy High and son, James High, Jr.



He is survived by two sons, Max High of Clarkton and Anthony Ray High of Whiteville; one daughter, Pamela Sue High and husband, Scott Newbold of Wilmington; two sisters, Faye Parrish of Hendersonville and Sally Bailey of Reidsville; seven grandchildren, Tony Dale High, Jamie Knapp, Max High, Morgan High, Amanda High, Jennifer Miller and Judy Graham; seven great grandchildren, Sophia and Parker Knapp and Allison and Ashley Miller, Nicholas, Austin and Kristen Graham.



The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 1, 2010 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, July 2, 2010 at 10:00 am at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Roy Walker officiating. Burial will follow in church cemetery.