James "Stub" Ammons, age 80

James "Stub" Ammons, age 80, of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022.

James was born July 22, 1942 in Rutherford County to the late Arthur Kermit Ammons and Annie Sue Ferguson Ammons. He was a graduate of ASI (Union Mills) High School and attended Isothermal Community College. He worked as a maintenance supervisor for ICC for several years and also as an electrician for Union Carbide, Cone Mills and Delta Electric. He attended High Shoal Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Kermit Wayne "Buck" Ammons, Richard Ammons and sister Carol Thompson.

Left to cherish fond memories are his wife of 19 years, Betty Martin Ammons; daughter Amy Marie Metcalf (Roger) of Union Mills; son Richard Ammons of Spindale; stepchildren, Barbara Turner of Gaffney, Debra Hughey (Roger) of Gaffney, Kelly Peeler of Spartanburg, Kevin Martin of Gaffney; sisters Carrie Jane Ammons of Spindale and Brenda Mills (Gary) of the Oakland Community and numerous grand and great grandchildren.

The funeral service was held October 10 at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Shane Adkins officiating.

Memorial donations a requested to High Shoal Baptist Church, PO Box 386, Henrietta, NC 28076.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.