EDEN - James Paul Hitch Sr. died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at the John B. Parsons Home. Born in Eden. The son of the late Uriah Thomas Hitch and Ida Causey Hitch, he woked as a carpenter for over 45 years with Larry Causey Builders and Wilson Davis Construction, and retired from Gladden Construction in 1992.
He is survived by his son, James Paul Hitch Jr. of Eden; a sister, Lena Bowen of Salisbury; a brother, Walter Hitch of Salisbury; two grandchildren; and a very special friend, Becky Johnson of Salisbury.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Florence McGrath and Hazel Bennett; and three brothers, Carroll Hitch, Avery Hitch and Lawrence Hitch.
A funeral service was held Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, at Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury. Interment will follow at the Smullen Cemetery.