Jesse "Wilmer" Washburn, Jr., 73, of 620 Patterson Street, passed away Tuesday evening, July 6, 2010. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, July 10, at North Spray Christian Church. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Washburn was born September 8, 1936 in Spray, NC, son of the late Jesse Wilmer Washburn, Sr. and Belle Curry Washburn. He was a graduate of the first class of the new Morehead High School and a member and deacon of North Spray Christian Church. Mr. Washburn was a US Army veteran in which he served as Military Police. He worked for many years as a PBX commerical installer for the local telephone company. Surviving are his daughters, Beth O'Leary of Raleigh and Leah Abbott and husband, James of Alpharetta, GA; three grandchildren, John O'Leary, Katherine Abbott, and Elizabeth Abbott; sisters, Nancy Hankins and Joyce White of Eden; brother, Wallace Washburn of Eden; and special niece, Melanie Hankins of Eden. Memorial contributions may be made to North Spray Christian Church, 521 Washburn Avenue, Eden, NC 27288. The family will receive friends Friday evening, 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at 402 The Boulevard in Eden. Online condolences may be offered to the Washburn family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
My condolences to the family of my high school classmate, Wilmer. He and I were members of the 1954 graduating class of Tri-City High School. My sympathies go to his family at his loss. May God bless each of you. James ("Jimmy") Adkins
James Adkins
There are no words to express the deep loss of such a wonderful man .He was my neighbor for 17 years and I will truly miss him.
Carla Hairston
Dear Leah and Beth, John, Katie and Elizabeth, Wallace, Joyce, Nancy, and Melanie, Mitch and I wanted to tell you how very sorry we were in the passing of your father. He was so sweet, and he held a very special place in Mitch's heart! Mitch has nothing but fond memories of his childhood, especially everyone sitting on Granddaddy and Grandmother's screened in porch listening and waiting for the icecream churn to stop! We will keep your family in our prayers in the coming days for comfort, peace and understanding! May the God of all Grace and Love be with your family during this difficult time! Love, Mitch and Denise White Rob, Chelsea and Jake
Mitch and Denise White
What a great person Wilmer was. Growing up on Carroll st and walking down by yall'a house when I was growing up seems like yesterday. You all have a special place in my heart. My deepest sympathy to each of you and to all his family. Brenda Purdy Hearne
Brenda Purdy Hearne
Leah and Beth, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I have such fond memories of him as a child when we were growing up. He was such a sweet and gentle man and so well thought of within the community. He will truly be missed. I miss seeing you two. Take care and I'll be praying for you and the the family. Love, Sherron
Sherron Slaughter Ward
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