James Franklin Amburn, Jr

January 23, 1947 — August 27, 2011

Mr. James Franklin Amburn, Jr., age 64 of Sparta, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Alleghany Memorial Hospital. Mr. Amburn was born January 23, 1947 in Surry County to James Franklin, Sr. and Katherine Jones Amburn. Mr. Amburn was co-owner and retired from Royall-Cox Insurance Agency in Elkin and was a member of Sparta United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of the class of 1965 at Elkin High School and graduated from St. Andrews Presbyterian College in 1969. Mr. Amburn was a longtime member of Cedarbrook Country Club and served in numerous positions for Tri-County United Fund in the 1970's. He was a longtime member of the Elkin Kiwanis Club, Feed the Elderly program, and Habitat Home Shoppe volunteer. Mr. Amburn recently volunteered with High Country Health Care and Hospice. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jim is survived by his wife Connie A. Amburn of the home. A graveside will be conducted Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Hollywood Cemetery in Elkin. A memorial service will be conducted at Sparta United Methodist Church at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. Bob Miller officiating. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at the church. In lieu of flowers the family suggest that memorials be made to High Country Health Care and Hospice of Alleghany County PO Box 1287 Sparta, NC 28675 or to Alleghany CARES, PO Box 1655 Sparta, NC 28675 or to the donor½s choice.

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