James Edward Passmore Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on August 7, 2026 in Candler, North Carolina

James Edward Passmore Sr.

April 8, 1964 - August 7, 2026 (62 years old)

Candler, North Carolina

James Edward Passmore Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on August 7, 2026 in Candler, North Carolina

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James Edward Passmore Sr.

April 8, 1964 - August 7, 2026 (62 years old)

Candler, North Carolina

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James Edward Passmore Sr. Obituary

James Edward Passmore Sr. of Candler, North Carolina passed away on August 7, 2026. James Edward, born on April 8, 1964, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his grandparents, John, Pearl Passmore, Chletis "Slick" and Merrell Gasaway; his father-in-law Leo Emile Bedard; his uncle Ronald Passmore; and his son Joel Emile Passmore.

He is survived by: his parents, Jackie Passmore and Mildred Passmore; his wife Elaine Passmore; his children, Becky Cooper (Clay), Brandon Passmore, Jesse Passmore (Mandy) and James Passmore, Jr. (Kala); his grandchildren, Miriam Cooper, Eleanore Cooper, Kylie Kruggel, Madeline Cooper, Emilyne Cooper, Jesse Passmore, Jr., Livia Passmore and Maggie Passmore; his mother-in-law Rita Bedard; and his siblings, Randy Passmore (Joyce), Robin Collins (Randy) and Amy Lewis (Kevin). He is also survived by cousins, nieces, and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Waynesville Elks Lodge (https://www.elks.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Groce Funeral Home Inc



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Aug 12

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Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806

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Aug 12

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Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806

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Aug 13

Visitation

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806

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Aug 13

Burial

Western Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery
962 Old Hwy 70 E, Black Mountain, NC 28711

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