James Jackson Stamey

August 17, 1929 - May 30, 2020

James Jackson Stamey, 90, of Charlotte, died Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Atrium Health in Charlotte. James was born in Drexel, North Carolina, on August 17, 1929, one of seven sons and two daughters born to Herbert and Lillie Mae Abee Stamey. He grew up there and on August 16, 1949, he answered his country’s call to service, enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. He was subsequently discharged on November 28, 1952, after attaining the rank of Sergeant. He returned home and then moved to Charlotte in 1956. James enjoyed painting and turned it into a lifelong career, starting his own painting business. “J.J. Stamey” or simply “Jay” was who you called when you needed painting done. When not working, he enjoyed many things in life, especially the outdoors, and if it involved a can of PBR, even better. Every year around Thanksgiving, he and his wife would travel to the beach where he could fish and they would stay in their van. James was blessed with a talent to use his hands and he also enjoyed woodworking and gardening. Proud of his military service, James was a member of the VFW Post 9488 on The Plaza in Charlotte. Most of all, James enjoyed the time spent with his family and friends and will be missed by all who were blessed to know him. James is survived by the mother of his children, Bertha Sue Stamey of Charlotte; his children: Garry (Vickie) Stamey of Locust, NC, Pam (husband Roger) of Hendersonville, Tennessee, and Jeff Stamey of Cornelius, NC; nine grandchildren: Heather, Little Garry, Chelsea, Chad, Chris, Wes, Brandi, Brittani and Brooke. He is further survived by eight great grandchildren: Noah, Cason, Brooklyn, Sawyer, Hadley, Izzy, Tori and Ryder. James is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his 8 siblings. James’ family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for them and for him. A service celebrating the life, love and blessing of James’ life will be held at noon on Thursday, June 4, 2020, at the funeral home, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews, NC 28105. The family will receive friends from 11 AM until the time of service. Following the service, James will be taken in formal procession to Sunset Memorial Gardens where he will be laid to his final place of earthly rest. In honor of his military service, James’ family respectfully requests memorials and donations in his name be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.com