Obituary of James Wadkins
James Thomas Wadkins, Jr., 79, of 105 John Lloyd Road, Point Harbor, NC died at his residence Sunday, April 10, 2005. He was born in Georgia and raised in Richmond, VA. Mr. Wadkins was the son of the late James Thomas Wadkins, Sr. and the late Jessie Cleveland Wadkins. He was a licensed plumbing and electrical contractor.
Mr. Wadkins is survived by his wife, Jeanne Hard Wadkins of Point Harbor, a daughter, Dr. Elizabeth W. Vliet of Arizona, two sons, James Thomas Wadkins, III and Richard Wadkins both of Virginia; three step-daughters, Kathi Miller (Homer) of Exmore, VA, Rose Marie Garrison Mason (Bobby) of Kitty Hawk, NC and Rebecca Phelps Meadows of Sebastian, FL; three step sons, Clarence Garrison (Sonya) of Norfolk, VA, Steven Garrison (Sherry) of Chesapeake, VA. and Michael Phelps (Debbie) of Deer Park, TX; 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Wadkins.
The body will be cremated and there will be a private memorial service held at a later date. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Wadkins family. To sign the online guest register, please visit www.twifordfh.com.