James Dewitt Staley Sr.

James Dewitt Staley, age 83, of Seagrove, passed away on September 13, 2025, at FirstHealth Hospice House.

Mr. Staley was born on January 23, 1942, in Randolph County to John and Mary Kime Staley. He was an active member of Acorn Ridge Baptist Church

He is survived by his wife Doris Anne Brown Staley, daughters Paula Glorisco (Sal) of Brunswick, GA; Doris McCrary (Ronnie) of Asheboro; Milissa Cavalier (Steve) of Asheboro; sons, James Staley Jr. (Mary) of Siler City, Jesse Staley (Dawn) of Apex and brother Walter Staley (Christy) of Bennett, aunt Florence Boettcher and sister-in-law Jane Dark Staley of Siler City.

A visitation will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Phillips Funeral Home from 5:00-7:00 pm

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 3:00 pm at Acorn Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. John P. Williamson officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in James's memory to Acorn Ridge Baptist Church at 288 Acorn Ridge Road, Robbins, NC 27325.

The Staley family is being served by Phillips Funeral Home in Star.