Orlan Mitchell James

 Orlan Mitchell James passed away peacefully at his home at age 96. 

 He was a loving spouse, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. A lifelong sportsman, hunting and fishing were his passion.  He made countless lifelong friends through his times in the woods and on the water.  During WWII he served his country in the Navy. Always known to have a smile on his face and for his easy going way of life, he will be greatly missed by his family and all those who knew him. 

 Funeral Service:   
 Sunday, February 25, 2024 

 2:00 PM 

 With visitation beginning at 1:00 PM 

 Community Funeral Home, Beulaville, NC 

 Interment: 

 East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville, NC 

 Survivors: 

 Spouse: 

 Joyce Cowan James, Wallace, NC 

 Daughters: 

 Peggy James Miller, (C.A.), Beulaville, NC 

 Nancy James Schwinn, Beulaville,  NC 

 Grandchildren: 

 Susan Miller Raynor (Ricky),  Wallace, NC 

 Jessica Miller Harper, Beulaville, NC 

 Chase Schwinn (Kayli), Garner, NC 

 Great-Grandchildren: 

 Cecilia Thigpen, Riley Harper, Caelyn Thigpen, R.J. Raynor, James Schwinn and Bridger Schwinn.