June 8, 1940 – October 11, 2017
AVON– Jim Weston, 77, of Avon, N.C., passed away unexpectedly in Lynchburg, Va., Oct. 11, 2017.
Born in High Point, N.C., to Ronda Van Alton Weston and Pauline WallWeston, he was predeceased by his sister, Linda Marsh, brother, RonWeston Jr., and son-in-law, Gregory Brundage.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 46 years, PatsyStewart “Pat” Weston, and children (grandchildren), Jim Jr. and AngieWeston (Hannah, Tyler, Austin) of Archdale, N.C., Dayna Brundage(Matthew, Rebecca) of Hampton, Va., Jamie and Heather Weston (Kelcey,Bodie) of Goodview, Va., Kelly and Tiffany Weston (Audrey, Natalie,Callie) of Greensboro, N.C., his sister, Jane (Eddie) Oakley ofJamestown, N.C., brothers-in-law, Leon Marsh of Jamestown, N.C. andMike (Debbie) Stewart of Flowers Ridge, Ga., and sister-in-law, PeggyWeston of Longs, S.C.
He was a long-time member of Archdale Friends Meeting.
Jim (“Jimmy”) was a member of Trinity High School’s Class of 1959,excelling on the “Bulldog” football, basketball and baseball teams. Heattended Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, N.C., and High Point (N.C.)College. He served in the U.S. Air Force, where he was recognized asAirman of the Quarter, and awarded the American Spirit of Honor Medal.During the Cuban Missile Crisis, he was stationed at a missile site inNew Jersey.
He was a loyal and lifelong employee of AKZO-Nobel Wood CoatingsDivision (formerly Reliance Universal Inc.) for 40 years. He began hiscareer in High Point, cleaning out tote tanks, and working in allaspects of manufacturing. He was promoted to Technical Sales Rep.,served as Plant Manager in Jacksonville, Tex., and finally was RegionalSales Manager out of Roanoke, Va. Jim’s knowledge and honestbusiness manner was revered and respected across the finishing industryby co-workers and competitors. His expertise was sought in many areas,including color development, line design, and trouble-shooting, all ofwhich took him across North and South America. When going afternew accounts, he would tell prospective customers, “Once you have me,you’ll never want anyone else.” (This was pretty much the same line heused on Pat when they met, and she bought it.)
The kids have many memories of their Dad as he coached their teams andshared his love of country music and the outdoors, teaching them tohunt, fish, and play golf. He looked forward each year to theBubbaFest and this special group of guys, where golf wasn’t really thepoint, and camaraderie was everything. He loved him some Bubbas.
Upon retiring in 2000, Jim and Pat moved from Smith Mountain Lake toAvon on Hatteras Island where he enjoyed surf fishing every day withhis furry companion border collies, Jenny and Nikki, grilling on thebeach, and sharing a “cold one” with friends. He loved the Outer Banksand the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area. Without BigJim, a bluefish blitz, striper run, or a drum bite at The Point, won’tquite be the same.
Jim was a member of the Outer Banks Preservation Association and heldlife memberships in the Cape Hatteras Anglers Club, North CarolinaBeach Buggy Association, and the NRA.
An amazing husband, dad, Papaw, and friend, Jim put family first andlived life to its fullest. His smiling presence on the beach will bemissed by many.
An informal Celebration of Life will be held on Hatteras Island,Thursday, Oct. 26, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Social Hall at Our Lady ofthe Seas Catholic Parish, 48478 NC Hwy. 12 in Buxton, N.C.; and in theHigh Point area on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the ArchdaleFriends Meeting Social Hall, 114 Trindale Road, Archdale, N.C.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to theFish-With-A-Ranger Program, and sent to the Cape Hatteras NationalSeashore, 1401 National Park Drive, Manteo, NC 27954.
Arrangements were handled by Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Bedford, Va.
