James Alfred Bunton, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 ,at Iredell Memorial Hospital.
James was born December 16, 1959, in Iredell County and was the son of the late Everett and Edna Lackey Bunton. He was a graduate of Iredell County Schools and was married to the late Judenna Josey Bunton, who passed away in 2011. He was the co-owner/ operator of Bunton-Lebe’s Tire & Alignment. Cars were his life, and he loved drag racing.
He is survived by one sister, Carolyn Allison; two brothers, Dennis Bunton (Sherri Willard) and Randy Bunton (Debbie); companion, Mary Goodman; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association and online condolences may be made to the family at www.troutmanfuneralhome.com.
Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.
James was truly a great guy and friend. He would do anything for anyone regardless of how late he had to work. I can’t think of anyone who didn’t like him unless they were tired of being beat by him at the track. A truly depressing loss, and he will be missed more than he would have ever known. It was truly a pleasure to have known him and be around him for the past 20 years that I have known him. Going to miss him in life, and especially at the track. He was the king of trash talking, but could also back it up. Things just will not be the same without him around. Love you and gonna really miss you brother.
Prayers for all the Bunton family. Very sorry for your loss.
So very sorry for your loss