James Conrad McMahan

James Conrad McMahan, 83, of Nebo, NC went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 31, 2016. James was born on May 15, 1933 in McDowell County, NC and was the son of the late Samuel McMahan and Lydia Twiggs McMahan. He was a devoted husband who loved the Lord and his family dearly. James enjoyed fishing, dancing and bargain hunting at yard sales and flea markets. He always enjoyed meeting people and never met a stranger. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by son, James Gregory McMahan; brother, Ed McMahan; and sisters, Helen Smith, Georgia Tourchette, and Viola Davis.
James is survived by his wife, Shirley Houser Jenkins of Lincolnton; daughter, Gina Reep of Morganton; step-sons, Terry Jenkins and wife Mary Ann of Cherryville, Jeffrey Jenkins of Lincolnton; step-daughter, Julie Green and husband, Dennis of Cherryville; granddaughter, Keisha Reep; great-granddaughters, Brooklyn Robinson, Ralyn Robinson and Zoey Robinson; great-grandson, Logan Green; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 4, 2016 at Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center. A graveside service will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Marion with Rev. George Bush officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 4 -A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407. Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.