James Prewitt

James William Prewitt, 86, of Barnardsville, passed away on Saturday, June 18. A native of Winchester, KY, he was a son of the late Hairm Q. and Ida Belle Dermy Prewitt. Prior to moving to Barnardsville in 1979, he had been a resident of York County, VA. James served in the US Army for 20 years, retiring as a Corporal, and in the Navy for over 3 years. He was also retired from the Newport News shipyard.
James was a member of Carsons Missionary Baptist Church, lifetime member of the American Ex-POW's and served as Commander-in-Chief of the local chapter for 19 years, VFW #3040 of Asheville, American Legion of Asheville and Disabled American Veterans of Asheville. James lived 'one day at a time' and was a member of AA.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Margaret Ballew Prewitt; children, Jeannie Jones of Virginia, Elizabeth Ann Roberts of North Carolina, Kathy Prewitt of North Carolina, James D. Prewitt of North Carolina; step-children, Penny Fullbright of Barnardsville and Eric Ballew of the home; brother, Hairm Q. Prewitt, Jr. and 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 21st in the Chapel of Faith at Moore Funeral Home at Forest Lawn, Candler. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Ex-Prisoners of War, 3201 East Pioneer Parkway #40 ' Arlington,TX 76010-5396.
Please visit the online register book at www.moorefh.net
Moore Funeral Home at Forest Lawn is assisting the family.