James Paschal, Sr.

Mr. James Wilbert Paschal, Sr., age 97, formerly of Cherry Grove Rd., passed away Monday, April 28, 2014 at Edgewood Place after several weeks of failing health. A native of Caswell County, he was the son of the late Elisha Paschal and the late Fanny Tate Paschal and was married for over 68 years to the late Alene Butler Paschal, who died in 2005. Mr. Paschal was previously employed with Burlington Industries and Kayser Roth and later retired from Collins and Aikman. He was a former member of the Cherry Grove Ruritan and was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Paschal is survived by two daughters, Margie Ward and her husband, Junior, of Burlington and Betty Ford and her husband, Arthur "Doc", of Graham; a son, James Wilbert "Jimmy" Paschal, Jr. and his wife, Dee, of Augusta, GA; three grandchildren, Rodney Ward, Ginger Paschal and Jonathan Paschal; eight great grandchildren; and two great great granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; grandson, Mitchell Paschal; four sisters; and four brothers. The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Friday, May 2, 2014 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Camp Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Thursday evening at the funeral home and other times at the daughter, Margie Ward's residence, 505 Spring Valley Dr., Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Camp Springs United Methodist Church, c/o the Building Fund, 9168 Cherry Grove Rd., Reidsville, NC 27320 You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com