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Born in Harding County, KY on December 28, 1949, he was the son of the late James Curtis Cagle, Sr. and Edith Sarah Robinette Cagle.
James was of the Baptist faith and graduated from Drexel High School in 1970. He then served as a staff sergeant of a recon platoon of the US Army during the Vietnam War. He also served in Korea and Germany. While in the Army he received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Air Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, (CIB) Medal, Bronze Star Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon.
James was an avid collector of coins, medals, and pins. He enjoyed fishing, playing guitar, and playing banjo.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Mary Lois Henson Cagle; daughter Melissa D. Stamey (Tony); granddaughter, Haley A. MacLachlan (Bill); sisters, Peggy Jean Deal, Vivian Lee Taylor (Steve), and Joyce Ann Wilson (Gary); and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his brother, James Curtis J.C. Cagle, Jr.
A celebration of James life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Table Rock Seventh-day Adventist Church (3121 Adventist Circle, Morganton, NC). Military honors will be provided by the NC National Guard and the Caldwell County Veterans Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Creek Adventist School, 2195 Jamestown Road, Morganton, NC 28655-9101 (silvercreekschool.net/supporters) or to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (stjude.org/donate).
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Sorry for your loss .. praying for the family. Cherish all your memories and tell each other you love them...
So sorry to whole family.James was a good friend. He will be missed But he is walking with Jesus now. taking care of Roger. God will comfort you all. Love & prayers.
Brother I will truly miss you. I love you. And I'll miss you calling me every week to check on me and see how I was. Even though you were always in pain. You are there with our family now and praise my Lord and Saviour because of him I will see you one day soon. Mary I love you so much and may God bless you every day.
Mary, Thinking of you all. Thoughts and prayers in the day’s ahead.
MAY GOD WRAP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU MARY. AND ALL THE FAMILY. JIMMY WILL BE MISSED BY MANY, HE WAS A AWESOME AND KIND MAN. ALWAYS THERE TO GIVE HIS FRIENDSHIP AND LOVE TO ANYONE IN NEED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE JIMMY, I KNOW YOUR RUNNING A ROUND WITHOUT PAIN ON THOSE STREETS OF GOLD. HOPE YOU CAN FIND YOU A GOOD POKER GAME MY FRIEND. TELL ALL OUR FRIENDS HELLO PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES FOR 🙏 MARY AND ALL THE FAMILY
My sincere condolences to this man’s family. His obituary read like a real hero. Zack, you will be in my prayers and thoughts in the coming days. May many fond memories offer some comfort.
Melissa and Family Our prayers and thoughts are with you through this sad time. We love you.
Praying for God to hold you all during this heart breaking time. We are praying for all of you. Peggy, if you need anything. Please let us know. We love you and your family so much, God Bless you all!
Mary, We are so so sorry for your loss! Jimmy was a wonderful and kind person, he will be greatly missed! You and all the family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time!
My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time! Jimmy was a sweet loving person and he will be missed by all.