Jimmy Allen Rector Sr.

1949 - 2012

Jimmy Allen Rector Sr. obituary, 1949-2012, Morganton, NC

BORN

1949

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Kirksey Funeral Home

406 Lenoir Road

Morganton, North Carolina

Jimmy Rector Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 2, 2012.

Mr. Jimmy Rector, Sr., 63, of Cedar Trail, Morganton, passed away, Friday, November 30, 2012, at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care. Mr. Rector was born June 12, 1949 in Burke County to the late Donald Lee and Beulah Rector. Mr. Rector was a member of the United Baptist Church, Drexel. He served in the US Marines.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Mr. Donald Rector, Jr.
Survivors include: His wife, Beatrice McPeters Rector, of the home; Sons: Jimmy Rector Jr. and wife Christon of Valdese; Casey Wilkie and wife Heather of Drexel; Daughters: Tina Rector Buff and husband Danny of Rutherford College, Starlet Lackey and husband Paul of Morganton, Tammy Caraway and husband Jeff of Morganton.
Step sons: Terry Houston of Morganton, Brian Braswell of Morganton, and step-daughter: Angela Lovelace of Morganton.
Brothers: Thurman Rector and wife Kim of Mt. Ulla, Roger Rector and wife, Soncha of Rutherford College, Robert Rector and wife Lisa of Morganton; Sister: Cherry Ward and husband Gary of Morganton; Half-sister: Janis Huffman and husband Ralph of Hickory.
Grandchildren: Ashley Towery, Allen Buff, Grayson Rector, Elizabeth Wilkie, Dylan Wilkie, Casey Wilkie Jr., Wesley Wilkie, Ashlyn Lackey, Kimberly Lackey, Kayla Beaver, Tyler Pendley, Taylor Hollifield, Tiffany Caraway.
Great-grandchildren: Carissa Towery, Colden Towery, Rayanne Buff, Braiden Sides, Treyton Pendley
Step-grandchildren: Damon Hamby, Nicole Keller, Terry Lynn Ingle, Michael Ingle, Ethan Sams, Lukas Braswell, Angel Braswell
Step great-grandchildren: Tucker Keller, Parker Keller, Calynn Ingle, Emma Ingle
Pallbearers will be Donnie Coffey, Mark Rector, Mike Rector, Jason Rector, Allen Buff, and Bryan Rector.
Funeral Services for Mr. Rector, will be held 1:00 PM, Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at the United Baptist Church of Drexel with the Reverend Avery Owenby and Reverend Jon McDivitt officiating. Interment will follow at the Burke Memorial Park with Military Honors provided by the NC National Guard Honors Guard. The family will receive friends 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Monday, December 3, 2012, at Kirksey Funeral Home, Morganton.
Memorials may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, 1715 Enon Road, Valdese, NC.

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December 5, 2012

Terrie Hudson

It was a great pleasure to have taken care of Jimmy he was a very humble man the short time I took care of him was a true blessing the family will always be in my thoughts and prayers

December 5, 2012

rhonda robinson

Tina I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

December 3, 2012

Bev Wilson

Casey heather and all the family so sorry for your loss my prayers are with ya'll

December 3, 2012

Susan Gordon

Jimmy, Even when the hurt runs deep, God's love runs deeper. Sometimes in the saddest hours, we can't do anything but put our hand in His. Feel Him leading you now and know that no matter what, you are safe and you are His. I have you in my thoughts and pray that the Lord will provide during this time of sorrow and always.

December 3, 2012

Willie & Cindy Vanhorn

Your in our thoughts and prayers in this time of lost.

December 2, 2012

Claudi Thompson

My prayers are with you and your family for your loss of your loved one

December 2, 2012

Crystal Carswell

Tina and Jimmy, I'am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy for you and your families. May god bring you comfort during this difficult time. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Billy & Crystal Carswell (Morganton,NC)

December 2, 2012

Coleen Allen

So very sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for your family

December 2, 2012

Mary Lail

Janis I am so sorry for your loss, My Deepest Sympathys are with you and Your family, may God comfort you at this time..may the memory's always bring comfort to you..Prayers & Blessings....
Phil 4:13

December 2, 2012

Bill & Marilyn MacLachlan

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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