James Conley "Buddy" Caines's obituary , Passed away on January 18, 2026 in Tabor City, North Carolina

James Conley "Buddy" Caines

June 25, 1949 - January 18, 2026 (76 years old)

Tabor City, North Carolina

James Conley "Buddy" Caines's obituary , Passed away on January 18, 2026 in Tabor City, North Carolina

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Worthington Funeral Home Inc

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James Conley "Buddy" Caines

June 25, 1949 - January 18, 2026 (76 years old)

Tabor City, North Carolina

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James Conley Caines Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate James Conley Caines of Tabor City, North Carolina, whose life came to an end on January 18, 2026 at the age of 76, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Conley Caines to show support.

In the sacred silence of farewell, James is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that James' spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Chadbourn Caines and Kathleen Fisher Caines; his wife Judy Coleman Caines; and his stepson Matt Ward of Wilmington, NC.. He is survived by: his siblings, Nellie Ward (Homer) of Whiteville, NC, Jane Ford (Bob) of Cerro Gordo, NC and Terry Caines (Brenda) of Whiteville, NC; his close friends, Kyle and Tabatha Blackburn of Tabor City, NC; and his stepson Rev. David Ward (Jennifer). He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Worthington Funeral Home Inc



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