James Alton Eure, Jr.

   James Alton “Mole” Eure, Jr., 60, of 300 Taylor Mill Road, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018, in his home.

   Born May 28, 1958 in Ahoskie, he was a lifelong resident of Gates County. A carpenter, he was a member of Cool Spring Baptist Church, and had been active in the past with the White Oak Hunt Club, the Ray’s Beach Fishing Club, and the Eure Volunteer Fire Dept.

   He was preceded in death by his father, James Alton Eure, Sr.

   Surviving are his mother, Shirley Parker Eure; and his sister, Shirley Paige Powell, both of Eure; his special friend and companion, Shelia Brewster of Gates; and his four legged canine buddies, Dixie and Luck-Luck.

   Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in Cool Spring Baptist Church and will be conducted by his pastor, The Rev. Joe McKnight. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may join the family at the home of his mother, 1381 NC Hwy 137, Eure.

   Flowers are welcome, or contributions in his memory may be made to Cool Spring Baptist Church, in care of Merwin Bauerle, 460 US Hwy 13 South, Eure, NC 27935.

   Miller Funeral Home, 304 Main Street, Gatesville, is handling arrangements, and online condolences may be made to the Eure family by visiting www.millerfhc.com