J. Selden Rountree

James Selden Rountree, 89, of 575 Turnpike Road, Belvidere, NC, died Monday, April 21, 2014 in W. R. Winslow Memorial Home, Elizabeth City. Mr. Rountree was born in Perquimans County and was the son of the late James Madison and Sarah Elizabeth White Rountree. A retired farmer, he was a member of Up River Friends Meeting and the William Paul Stallings Post 126 of the American Legion. An Army veteran, he had served in World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Minnie Belle Rountree, and a brother, Daly Rountree. Surviving are his two sons, Ray and Keith Rountree; two brothers, Carlton and Jesse Rountree, all of Belvidere; five grandchildren, Jason, Ashley, Jay, Christy, and Brittani; and two great-grandchildren, Brielle and Brayden. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Miller Funeral Home, 304 Main Street, Gatesville, by Pastors Archie Creed and Greg Creed. Burial with military honors will follow in Up River Cemetery. Friends may join the family at the residence. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, PO Box 2156, Norfolk, VA 23501-9873 Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.