James B. Dugger, 72, of 452 County Line Road, Stony Point, our beloved husband and Father was called to be with his Savior on Monday, May 19, 2008, at DavisRegionalMedicalCenter, after being in declining health for 2 years. He was born on October 5, 1935, in Carter County, TN, to the late Lemuel Dugger and Bessie Miller Dugger. He was a retired carpenter and an ordained Baptist minister. He served in the United States Army Medical Corp, during the Korean War. He was also a member of the VFW Post 10,000 Hiddenite and American Legion Post of Stony Point.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Jimmy Lynn Dugger, and a daughter Bessie Marie Martin; three brothers, Darrell Dugger, Bob Dugger and Roy Dugger. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Cuccia Dugger of the home; two sons: David Boyd Dugger and wife Barbara of Bulls Gap, TN, Stevie Dale Dugger of Rogersville, TN; four daughters: Tammy York and husband Melvin of Stony Point, Patti Foster and Randall Shumaker of Taylorsville, Jona Morrison and husband Todd of Hiddenite, Shannon Neal and husband Tom of Statesville; two brothers, Gary Dugger and Shelton Dugger of Roan Mountain, TN; three sisters, Tina Hughes and Joyce Wheeler of Black Mountain, NC and Ruby Taft of Canton, OH; seventeen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren.Funeral services will be conducted at Chapman Funeral Home Chapel, Thursday at 1:00pm. Rev. Herb Kelso will be officiating. The body will lie in state sixty minutes prior to the funeral hour. Burial will follow at the Stony PointCemetery. Military Rites will be provided by VFW Hiddenite Post #10,000 and VFW Taylorsville Post #5466. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Chapman Funeral Home and at other times at the home. Memorials may be given to Alexander County Rescue Squad, PO Box 938, Taylorsville, NC28681 or Iredell County Hospice, 2347 Simonton Rd, Statesville , NC28625.Condolences may be e-mailed to the Dugger family by clicking on the "Send a Condolence" link below. Chapman Funeral Home will be assisting the Dugger family.
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Kathy I know you will probably never see this now because it is so late but I didnt know they had this available. I know you and the family are still grieving but I also know God still has his loving hand on all of you. Jim was a special man and truly loved his family and friends. He make a life long impression on me with his kind spirit and the way he was so quick to show the love of Christ. I still miss him. If we can do anything at all just call. Les
Lester,Julie and family - Roan Mtn, TN
Dear Kathy and Family, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family in this time of loss. May GOD's hand be upon you in this time of sorrow...HIS Blessings, Tina (Ruby's granddaughter)
Tina Popa-Torlina
Dear Kathy and family please accept my heartfelt condolences of the passing of Jim. Jim was the type of person who rarely comes along in a person's life. Caring, Loving, great sense of humor, he would do anything he could to help someone. Case in point. Maybe 25yrs or so ago Jim came over to my house to do an emergency repair on my roof, what so exceptional about that, it was it was right in the middle of a N.E. Ohio snowstorm. Few people would do that for someone. But Jim was willing to risk life and limb up on that roof just to help a friend. I was privlaged to have known him.....
John Scott, Cleveland Ohio
Jim, was and is one of the greatest men I will ever know. I'm privileged to be best friends with his daughter Shannon and was quickly befriended by their whole family. I lost my own father at a young age and Jim became like a second father to me. He use to call me John Boy. I'll miss you. I give my extended family the Dugger's my most heart felt sympathies and condolences.
Jonathan Cain - Atlanta, GA
Steven & I are so sorry to hear about the passing of Jim. For the several years that Ashleigh and I were friends I was very close with her family. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Steven & LeAnn Stikeleather - Stony Point, NC
I am so sorry to hear about Jim passing. I really enjoyed him when I lived down there and worked with him. May God bless all of you, and you will be in our prayers.
Eddie Dugger and family
Kathy and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. He was such a kind man who would give you the shirt off his back. We will truly miss him. Take comfort in knowing he is one of God's angels watching over us. We will miss him and his special "watermelon" here in Ohio.
All our love.
Connie, John and Emily Scott - Westlake, OH
Thank you to all for allowing me to be a part of Mr. Dugger's care, as well as a beloved friend. He, as well as all of you will be remembered as my other family.
With love, and prayers for strength,
Audrey Mahoney - Statesville, NC
I am very sorry to hear of Uncle Jim's passing. No matter how prepared we think we are, we really are not and words simply can't express the loss you feel. I'm sorry I can't visit personally, but wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rockie & Family
Your family is in our prayers. If you need anything don't hesitate to call. With love and sympathy, Tracy and Gabriel.
My heart goes out to your entire family. May you find peace and strength during this time. Shannon, know that I'm hugging you right now and that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Magen Mayhew
we are so sorry to hear about your dads passing. your family is in our thoughts and prayers. we love you guys!
clint, jess, and justin
We are sorry to hear about your dad. At least he is your angel now and looking down on you. He is at peace now. He loves you. We wanted to send our condolences to you in this rough time.
Jenna, Andy and Riley
We just wanted to say how sorry we are and the let you all know how much he was loved and will be missed. You are all in our hearts and prayers and please let us know if there is anything we can do. I am only three doors down if you need me. I love all of you very much!!
Annette & Keith Karis & girls
Jim was a generous kind man. He will be missed by neighbors and friends as well as family. You have our most heartfelt symapathy during this time. Please call on us if we can help in any way.
David & Betty Payne
