James Frank Eldreth

. Mr. James Frank Eldreth better known as Jim, age 68, of Warrensville, NC died Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Eldreth was born May 24, 1944 in Ashe County to George Washington and Dora Pennington Eldreth. Mr. Eldreth was preceded in death by his parents, brother, John Paul Eldreth and sister, Flora Virginia Barker. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 22, 2012 at 2:00 pm at  Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Tim Jones, Rev. Russell Sheets, Rev. Tommy Dollar and Rev. Carlton Houck. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens by Rev. Jim Greer & Rev. Larry Shepherd. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Badger Funeral Home. Mr. Eldreth is survived by: His wife: Irene Gilley Eldreth 1 daughter: Carol Jones and husband Tim of West Jefferson 2 granddaughters: Kristin Faith Eller & Eva Caroline Jones 2 honorary brothers: Max Pennington & Wayne Parker 5 honorary daughters: Missy Hart, Anesa  Elliott, Missy Rash, April Eller & Katrina Calhoun  also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. 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.