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James Umberger Obituary
Raleigh
James Carlin "Jimmy" Umberger, Jr., 60 of Raleigh, passed away Friday, November 7, 2014 at Transitions LifeCare.
Born September 12, 1954 in Wytheville, VA, he was the son of Marlene Williams Umberger and the late James Carlin Umberger, Sr.
Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Betsy John Walton; son, Patrick Walton Umberger; daughter, Katie Umberger; grandchildren, Kelsea and Dillon; brother, Gary Umberger; sister, Kathy Lee; his uncle, Dick Williams, and many nieces and nephews.
Jimmy was a business partner in Rebarco, Inc. in Clayton, NC, and owned Horse Creek Farm with his wife. Being an avid outdoorsman, Jimmy loved deer hunting in eastern North Carolina and participating in beagle field trials.
The family will receive friends 6:00-8:30 p.m, Friday, November 14, 2014 at Montlawn Funeral Home.
A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m, Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Holland's United Methodist Church, 9433 Ten-Ten Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations are made in memory of Jimmy to Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 or North Carolina Wildlife Habitat Foundation at www.ncwhf.org
Arrangements are by Montlawn Funeral Home, 2911 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC. Condolences can be made at www.montlawn.com
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Memories and Condolences
for James Umberger
December 9, 2014
Besty and Patrick,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. I know that we along with many have wonderful memberies of Jimmie. I hope you and your family can find peace and comfort with the joy that Jimmie brought us all. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Jim and Gail Lawson / Karie Tucker
Richard Corbin
December 7, 2014
Just heard about Jimmy, I am so very sorry!
Jane Meekhof
November 16, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of James' passing. You are in my prayers and on my heart.
November 15, 2014
Dear Betsy and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I have been thinking of you and praying God give you strength and comfort during this time of sorrow.
Gilda McKinney
November 13, 2014
My sincere condolences to the family. I know James will forever live on in the hearts of all he has touched. May Almighty God provide you with the strength needed during this difficult time of your life.
Tammy tovar
November 13, 2014
So saddened god bless the family,
Judy Beach
November 13, 2014
BJ and Patrick we are so sorry that you have lost Jimmy far to soon. We have so many great memories of our time spent with you all. Our love and prayers go out to our Heavenly Father to give you strength and love. We will miss Jimmy. Just know that my dad was there to greet him and welcome him to Heaven.
Love to you both.
Judy, Jimmy, Adam, Sydney, Graylan, Amanda and Jamie
Katie umberger
November 13, 2014
Daddy I love. U will always be in my heart. Love your daughter
Katie Umberger
November 12, 2014
I love you daddy
Katie Umberger
November 12, 2014
I love u daddy. May u rest in peace. U will always be in my heart. Love your only daughter.
Holly Murray
November 12, 2014
Betsy and Patrick, you are in my family's prayers. Jimmy was a character and he is missed. He had a fabulous sense of humor and always managed to find something to say to make us all laugh.
Kelsea Lafferty
November 12, 2014
I love you paw paw
Kelsea Lafferty
November 12, 2014
Paw paw I love u and I miss u and I know ur in a better place know and I love you so much and I know u will be watching over me and I miss u so much
November 12, 2014
Betsy and Patrick, we're so very sorry for your loss. Jimmy will be greatly missed by us and many more. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through these upcoming days, weeks and months.
God bless
-Jerry , Pennie, Blake, Brittany and Kinsey
Debbie Bunn
November 12, 2014
Betsy and Patrick, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Jimmy was always fun to be around and I will miss his smile and sense of humor! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
joe fox
November 12, 2014
Patrick, I am sorry for your loss, but we all lost a great guy. Your Dad was one of the nicest parents of any kid I ever had the pleasure of coaching.
Judy Coley REIBEL
November 12, 2014
My thoughts & prayers are with the family
I am an old Millbrook High School friend
Judy Coley Reibel
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