James Howard “Jimmy” Grogan, age 80 of Eden, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Hospice Home of Rockingham County surrounded by his loving family.

A funeral service will be held 2 pm Sunday at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Fair Funeral Home and other times at his home.

Jimmy was born December 15, 1937 to the late Lyn Grogan and Chattie Orrell McBride.  He was a graduate of Leaksville High School and a U.S. Air Force Veteran.  He retired from Karastan Rug Mill Division of Mohawk Carpets.  Jimmy was an avid golfer and  N.C. State fan.  He loved his family and especially his grandchildren.

Preceding him in death along with his parents was brother, John L. Grogan.

Surviving are wife of 55 years; Janet Underwood Grogan of the home; daughter, Jan Johnson and husband Darren of Concord; grandchildren, Chris & Caitlyn Johnson; brothers, Joe Turner and wife Brigit of Cary and Jerry Grogan of Eden; nephews, Jeremy Turner, Daniel Turner, Don Underwood and wife Andra, Mark Underwood and wife Kim, Berkley Underwood and Mark Grogan and wife Amy.

Memorials to Hospice of Rockingham County, Po Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375

Online condolences offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com