James (J. B.) Bronlowe Passmore

Franklin, NC - James (J. B.) Bronlowe Passmore, age 51, of Pannell Lane, Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2008 at his residence. He was a native of Macon County, the son of James C. and Betty Cowart Passmore of Franklin, NC.

He had worked as a sales and service representative for Terminix. He was a Country Musician and formed the J. B. Passmore Band. He was a member of Cartoogechaye Church of God.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of ten years, Diane Spencer Passmore; one daughter, Tomeka Ammons and her husband, Greg of Franklin; two sons, Jamie Passmore and his wife Christy and Jason Passmore and his wife Eva all of Franklin, NC; two step-daughters, Summer Passmore and her husband Kevin of Franklin, NC and Kelly Scoggins of Orlando, FL; two brothers, Tony Passmore and his wife Angie of Sylva, NC and Taburn Passmore of Atlanta, GA; eighteen grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 23rd at 11:00am at Cartoogechaye Church of God, with Rev. Phillip Cochran officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Wooten, Jerry Lowery, David McFalls, Kyle Edwards, Tracy Kilpatrick and Bobby Sherman.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm Sunday evening at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. After the service, the family will meet at the home of Tomeka Ammons on Sawdust Trail, Franklin, NC. Memorials may be made to Cartoogechaye Church of God, 73 Johnson Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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