James Ralph Mease
April 25, 1947 ~ March 26, 2012
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
James R. Mease passed away at his home on Monday, March 26, 2012, after a two decade battle with heart disease. He was a fervent listener and observer of people, but preferred to be known as a dedicated witness to Jesus Christ.
Mr. Mease was born April 25, 1947, in Haywood County to the late Ralph "Bud" Mease Jr. and Martha Muse Mease Plemmons.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann; mother and step-father, Martha and Paul Plemmons; sisters, Marilyn Lent and Ann Titus; step-brother, Mark (Abby) Plemmons; sons, Rob Hyatt (Sheila) and Christopher Mease (Tonya); daughters, Keri Tinsley (Rick), Nicole Williams (Tony), and Sealanna (Gordon Glenn) Laird; 12 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; and 1 awesome dog, Thunder.
He was a 1965 graduate of Canton High School and attended Montreat College and Western Carolina University. He spent 25 years in retail management in North and South Carolina and 15 years in Real Estate in Asheville and Charleston, SC.
On Thursday, March 29, a private family viewing will be held at Groce Funeral Home, Patton Avenue, with a 6 p.m. memorial service following at Canton Central United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Canton Central United Methodist Church.
I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy. I worked with him many years ago at American Optical. He was always smiling and I never saw him in a bad mood. Our paths crossed a couple of times down through the years, and he was always the same with his forever ‘big’ smile. May his family find comfort in knowing that his witness here on earth is now being rewarded in Heaven. God’s love surround all of you at such a difficult time.
Sandra Penley
Chris- You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this trying time.
You are in the loving hands of God and his Angles. Thank you for all you did for us. Rest in Peace Dear Friend. Keith, Ann, Matthew, and Amanda Gribble
Thinking of the family during this difficult time. Jimmy and I grew up together in Canton and always had good times remembering childhood days and fun times when our paths crossed as adults. He was a fine man and a good friend.
Keri you and your family are in thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your lose.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you Ruth Ann, Martha, and Paul. Jim was welcome addition to our congregation and to our lives. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Jim and I were roommates at WCU.
He will be missed. My prayers and
condolences go out to his family.
The service at 6 p.m. on Thursday at Canton Central United Methodist Church is open to the public.Sorry for the misunderstanding in the newspaper please feel free to attend.If you know someone who would like to attend if you could call them and let them know please do so. Thank you so much.
Jim and I worked together at Goodwill. He was actually hired a week before I was. Jim always made me smile and I will be forever greatful to have known someone as special as Jim.
Jimmy and I attended same high school. He was a friend to everyone he met. I will always our good times together.He will be missed . You are in our prayers
Jimmy and I attended same high school. He was a friend to everyone he met. I will always our good times together.He will be missed . You are in our prayers
All of us at Goodwill Industries will miss this wonderful man who lightened up our lives daily. Our prayers go out to the family
I had the pleasure of working with Jim at Goodwill.His spirit will be missed.He was our little cheerleader,he always saw the bright side to everything and the best in everyone.I sure do miss him calling me Missy,my prayers go to all his family and friends.
may God hold you and comfort you in your time of loss.
Dad,
You were a true inspiration to me.Thank you for loving us the way you did.Unconditionaaly.We love you more than you know.Rest Easy and enjoy being there with TBucket he sure loves his Pawpaw Jim.Tell him Mommy loves him.You will forever be loved.
My sincere condolances go to the family..Jim was a great person and friend as I knew him as a fellow realtor..I pray for comfort for the family during this very difficult time..
many fond memories from salem carpet days. sorry we lost touch
trough the years. rest in peace.
Dear Family,
I knew Jimmy many, many years ago as Marilyn’s big brother; Marilyn and I were friends from kindergarten through graduation. I remember that Jimmy was a leader at Canton High School and came to talk to us at Canton Junior High about never smoking. He displayed a healthy lung and one that had been damaged by smoking. By the very fact that he was chosen to come speak to us ‘younger’ kids, shows the high regard that his teachers had for him as a role model. Later I was privileged to teach both Robbie in English and Mark in German at Pisgah High School I enjoyed both of these young men and have often wondered where each was and how life was treating them. Mrs. Mease, you will remember that once you invited me to your house to have a spring picnic with Marilyn. I still have photos of our ‘outing’ on Oakmont Drive. I am saddened to learn of Jimmy’s passing and want to convey my deepest sympathies to all who knew and loved him. Sincerely, Sharon Byers Conner
Jimmy was a dear cousin and friend of mine.David and I went to CHS with Jimmy.David&Jimmy(class of 65). I will remember Jim as a kind and loving man who cared about his family and the Lord. I will always remember his wonderful smile. Rest in Peace
Ruth Ann and family, Jimmy had been my friend for many, many years. He had been gone from my life for many years, but in the last year, I really enjoyed getting to be with him again and getting to know you. A very important part of our lives is now with God and he will be missed greatly.