James Lewis Gurkin Obituary
In loving memory of James Lewis Gurkin of Smithfield, North Carolina, who departed this world on April 16, 2025 at the age of 101. James Lewis leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Lewis Gurkin to pay them a last tribute.
As James Lewis departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though James Lewis may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy James Lewis leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his wife Elizabeth. He is survived by: his sons, Richard and Charles; and his daughter-in-law Cynthia. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held on Thursday, April 24th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Montlawn Memorial Park (2911 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603).
