Johnny James

Johnny James, 47, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014 at his residence. He was born May 17, 1967, the son of the late Allen Gettys James and Martha Frances Pennington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jesse James; grandfather, Franklin Avenue Pennington; grandmother, Martha Estelle Pennington. Mr. James is survived by his brothers, Frankie Coleman and Allen Rippy both of Kings Mountain; sisters Rita Oakes and spouse Dean of Blacksburg, SC, Robin Heffner and spouse Geoffrey of Shelby, N.C. All services are private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wings of Eagles Bike Ministry, 216 W. Dixon Blvd. Shelby, N.C. 28152. Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.