James Eldreth

. Mr. James Stirl Eldreth age 87, of Warrensville, NC died Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Westwood Hills Nursing & Rehab Center in Wilkesboro, NC. Mr. Eldreth was born on October 2, 1924 in Lansing, NC to Virgie Eldreth. Mr. Eldreth was preceded in death by his mother and his wife, Nancy Eldreth. Mr. Eldreth was a member of Sugar Tree Baptist Church.  He served in the US Navy during WWII.  Mr. Eldreth worked at Thomasville Furniture for many years. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 11:00 am at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Jim Greer, Rev. Fred Greer & Rev. Lloyd Day. Burial will follow in Miller Cemetery with military rites. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, July 16, 2012 at Badger Funeral Home. Mr. Eldreth is survived by: 2 Sons: James Eldreth Jr. of Warrensville & Jack Eldreth of Fleetwood 1 Daughter: Geneva Graybeal of Warrensville 3 grandchildren: Angie Blevins, Lisa Holman & Jason Eldreth 3 great-grandchildren: Ashlen Campbell, Kendra Wyatt & Evan Holman several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Sugar Tree Baptist Church , c/o Diane Miller, 469 West Sugar Tree Rd., Warrensville, NC  28693. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Eldreth's arrangements.