James Gayther Heffinger

James Gayther Heffinger, 86, passed away Wednesday September 22, 2010 at Morehead Nursing Center.Graveside service will be held 11 am Friday at Overlook Cemetery. James was born in Rockingham County to the late James W. and Sally King Heffinger. James was a U.S. Navy veteran, and retired from DuPont of Martinsville after 35 years of service. Mr. Heffinger is survived by his daughters, Diane Mauser and husband George of Gettysburg, Pa., Denise Heffinger Stewart of Greensboro, N.C. and son, James "Jim" G. Heffenger, Jr. and wife Beverly of Havre de Grace, Md.. Grandchildren, Katie Stewart, Colin, Jenna, and Alyssa Heffinger four sisters, 1 brother. He was preceded in death along with his parents, his wife; Betty Jean Cochran Heffinger and two sisters. Memorials may be made to SPCA The family will not have a formal visitation but will greet friends after the graveside service.