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Jammy Clarence Birchum, 66, of Valdese, NC, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025.
Born on December 2, 1958, he was the son of the late Clarence Birchum and Reva Banks Grable.
Jammy was born in Germany and grew up in Columbia City, IN. He worked in automotive manufacturing from 1981 to 2019, 38 years. Mr. Birchum enjoyed gardening, fishing, boating, NASCAR, and watching old westerns. His greatest love was his family.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Kim Benson Birchum; children, Jeremiah (Tiffany), Jessica (Maranda), Jared (Kristy), and Jamison (Kaitlyn); grandchildren, Rhys, Revan, Chase, Nate, Emily, Elijah, Gannon, and Elizabeth; brother, Chris Birchum (Debbie); and nieces, Tiffany and Kelly.
In addition to his parents, Jammy was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 5, 2025 at High Peak Baptist Church and the memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. in the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Adam Benson Scholarship Fund, c/o Community Foundation of Burke County.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Jammy was one the best man. That I ever had the pleasure to work with I never saw him get upset with anyone no matter how hard or difficult the job was my prayers are with the family as they go through these trying times R.I.P my friend until we meet again
To Jessica, and the family my condolences go out to you all! May god give you all strength through this saddened time and the days to come.
My most sincere condolences to the Birchum family. I taught his children at Hillcrest Elementary School. I also know his wife Kim. May God bless each of you during this most difficult time in your lives. You remain in my most sincere thoughts and prayers.
I knew Jammy when we worked together at Dana. He was a fine man and was very knowledgeable about his duties. He will be missed.
Rest well Jamie.
So sorry Kim, and family. Jammy meant a lot to us as my dad (George Crump) looked to Jammy as another son. Jammy was genuine, honest and trustworthy. He was, what we know as, good people. I am sincerely proud to say Jammy was my cousin. God be with you Kim and kids during this time - Jammy will be missed by so many.
Prayers for your entire family