James Boyce Littlejohn, 73

James Boyce Littlejohn, 73, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late James Cornelius and Mary Alice Whiteside Littlejohn.

James was a US Army veteran, serving in Vietnam. He worked at Thompson Contractors, BP Motor Lines, and instructor training truck driver. He later attended Isothermal College, majoring in law enforcement, and worked as a Spindale Correction officer and was a Unit Sergeant Manager.

Left to cherish his memories are his sisters, Brenda Kay Littlejohn of Rutherfordton, Linda A. Littlejohn of Asheville; brother Connell Littlejohn and wife Barbara of Rutherfordton and a number of nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Edward Littlejohn, Jasper Lee Littlejohn and G.Voran Littlejohn.

Funeral services were held November 11 at Crowe's Mortuary with Rev. Johnny K. Miller officiating. Military Honors were accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

Online condolences at crowemortuary.com.