James Ligon

James “Jimmy” Miles Ligon, 53 of Loblolly Lane, Newton died Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at Brian Center-Viewmont. Born October 23, 1957, he was the son of Rev. J. Wendell Ligon of Franklin, NC & the late Mary Miles Bridges Ligon. Jimmy lived many years at The Davie County Group Home in Mocksville and three years in Indonesia. In addition to his father, Wendell and step-mother, Linda of Franklin; two sisters, Lucy Ligon Heffelfinger & husband Karl of Newton, Rachel Ligon Bradley & husband Brad of Asheville; two brothers, Wendell C. Ligon of Columbia, SC & George W. Ligon & wife Michelle of Boone, NC and a number of nieces and nephews survive him. His mother, Mary Miles Bridges preceded him in death. A Celebration of Life Service will be 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 18, 2010 on the campus of Carmel Presbyterian Church in the Ligon Hall. A private graveside service will follow. Memorials may be made to The Davie County Group Home, 785 Sanford Avenue, Mocksville, NC 27028-9700. Condolence messages may be sent to www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Ligon family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Newton.