James D. Ethridge

Gastonia ' James Darrell 'Pepe' Ethridge, 59, passed away peacefully August 29, 2012.
A lifelong resident of Gaston County lost his battle with cancer and has entered into eternal rest. James left behind many good friends and family who will miss his laughter and jovial demeanor
He was a native of Gaston County, born July 3, 1953 to the late Henry and Hazeline Griffin Ethridge.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Harvey 'Butch' Lee
Celebration of life service will be 2:00pm, Friday at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home with Rev. Sam Barnett and Rev. Nelson Hope officiating
The family will receive friends 1 hr prior to the service
Interment will be at Pineview Old Mt. Holly Cemetery, Rankin Street, Mt. Holly, NC
Memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, NC
Condolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
The family is being cared for by Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Rd Gastonia, 704-864-5144