James Mcgoye

James McGoye, 85, of Concord, NC passed away peacefully on February 17, 2012 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC. He was born on August 3, 1926 in Piedmont, WV, son of the late Patrick Joseph McGoye and Leota Edith Johnson McGoye. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother John Thomas McGoye; his sisters Theresa McGoye Frederick and Mary Catherine McGoye Dunn and his grandsons Thomas Eugene Petitt and Christopher Allan Powell. Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Anna Lois McGoye; daughters Sheila Anne Anderson, Patricia Carole Dukette, Amy Marie Powell and husband Tim L. Powell of Concord, NC and Mary Ellen Petitt and husband Gregory Brian Petitt of Stafford, VA; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Paul McGoye and wife Rebecca McGoye of Tampa, FL and a sister, Sara Murray of Ormond Beach, FL. After serving in the U.S. Army James graduated from the University of West Virginia in 1950. He spent most of his life working for various departments within the Federal Government retiring in 1982. He spent the last 20 years making Concord, NC his home. He was a man rich in faith, tradition and family values. He leaves a legacy of love and many wonderful memories. He will be greatly missed. A Remembrance Service will be held at Hartsell Funeral Home in Concord on Saturday April 14, 2012 at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081 made payable to HPCCC.