James Rhoton, Jr.

James Howard Rhoton, Jr., 81, of Sophia, died Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Randolph Health in Asheboro. A memorial service will be held at a later date at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Randleman, NC. Born May 21, 1940, in Scott Co., VA, Mr. Rhoton was the son of the late James Howard and Bonnie Van Zant Rhoton. He enjoyed gardening, the outdoors, loved to laugh and his dog, "Cooper." James was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Mr. Rhoton was one of Jehovah's Witnesses, being baptized on July 4, 1977. In addition the his parents, Mr. Rhoton was preceded in death by his sisters, Ruth Rhoton and Suella Bledsoe, his brother, David Rhoton, and his grandson, Jamie Laster. Mr. Rhoton is survived by his wife, Carolyn Rhoton; daughters, Brenda Rhoton, Debra Brady and husband Robert, Pam Christian and husband Marty, Candice Long and husband Kenneth; sons, Kenneth Wayne Rhoton, Dennis Rhoton and wife Amy, David Rhoton and wife Cheri; 14 grandchildren including Christina Siler and James Christian; and 18 great grandchildren. The family would like to send a special thank you to the ICU Nurses at Randolph Health.