James Riley Almond's Obituary
James Riley
Almond, 29, of Locust passed away Monday, March 4, 2019. His funeral will be Saturday
March 9, 4 PM at the First Baptist Church in Locust with Rev. Kenny Wallace and
Dr. Tommy Ross officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the
service from 2 till 4 at the church. Burial will follow the service in the
church cemetery.
Born October
3, 1989 in Cabarrus County, James was the son of Troy Almond of Locust and Kaylene
Harwood (Tracy Burgess) of Mt. Gilead. James was a graduate of West Stanly High
School and worked as a technician with Almond Refrigeration. James was an avid
outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing, and riding the Uwharrie trails with
family and friends. He loved his family
deeply and cherished his many friendships.
In addition
to his parents, James is survived by his son, Riley Almond, sister, Amanda
Jordan (Matt) of Locust, nephew, Jase Jordan, niece, Raelyn Jordan, step
brothers, Scotty and Travis Burgess, grandparents, Marjo Almond, Tim Harwood,
Maxine and Ray Underwood, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. James is
preceded in death by grandparents, Mary Elizabeth Harwood and Roy James Almond.
Stanly
Funeral & Cremation Care of Locust is serving the Almond family.
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