James Henry Gomez

James "Jim" Henry Gomez, 76, of Kings Mountain, born August 7, 1946, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 17, 2023.

He was born in Moore Haven, Florida. The seventh son of the late T. M. and Martha (Lena) Deese Gomez.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his siblings Tommy Gomez, Wanda Gurganious, Sylvia Hull, Clarence Gomez, Larry Gomez, Gary Gomez, Billy Gomez, Jackie Gomez, Paul Gomez, Paulette Lovett, Jeff Gomez.

Jim was a loving husband, dad and grandfather. He loved his family deeply and also loved his church family at Love Valley Baptist Church.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Rita Hannah Gomez; his sons, Dennis Gomez (Isabel), Ronnie Gomez (Dawn), Timmy Gomez (Tosha); four grandchildren, Josh Gomez (Katie), Jared Gomez, Kristin Wilkins (Seth), Declan Gomez; two great grandchildren, Lilli and Waylon Gomez.

A funeral service will be held 7:00 pm Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road in Kings Mountain, officiated by Pastor Barry Philbeck and Pastor Dennis Gomez.

The family will receive friends 6-7 pm prior to the service at the church.

A private interment will be at Harvest Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Love Valley Baptist Church Missions 2032 Bethlehem Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

Arrangements are with Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, located at 216 Archie Whitesides Road Gastonia.