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James "Jimmy" Donald Alcorn

September 10, 1934 — September 15, 2025

Eden

James “Jimmy” Donald Alcorn, 91, of Eden, passed away Monday, September 15th, at UNC Blue Ridge Hospital in Morganton, after relocating, together with his wife and daughter, to Western NC to spend his last months with his granddaughter and family.

The son of Otis and Rozelle Alcorn, Jimmy was born the oldest of three boys in Eden, NC. He worked at Fieldcrest Mills where he met his precious wife, Ruby. After retirement he enjoyed more than a decade as a delivery driver for Layne’s Family Pharmacy where he enjoyed being able to check on the regular customers. He ministered to the homebound as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and his church family at Spray Baptist Church, where he was a lifelong member, serving on many committees, and a friendly face handing out bulletins for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Billy, and sister-in-law, Frances. His legacy will be remembered by his wife, Ruby, daughter, Rinda, granddaughter Emily, great-grandchildren, Lily, Ava, and Tennent, brother Wayne (Debra), niece, Deborah (Dan), nephew, Jason, sister-in-law, Penny, other nieces and nephews, and best friends Winford and Miriam.

The funeral will be held at Fair Funeral Home Chapel in Eden at 3pm on Saturday, September 20, 2025, with visitation an hour prior from 2-3pm and other times at his daughter’s home at 285 Tanglebrook Tr. Eden, NC. Burial will follow the service at Overlook Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Spray Baptist Church or Meals on Wheels of Rockingham County are appreciated.

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