HIGH POINT-James "Jim" Albert Barneycastle, 66, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Alexis D. (Kirby) Barneycastle to whom he was married to for 32 years.
Mr. Barneycastle was born on June 22, 1946 in Winston-Salem, a son of the late Bane Worth and Annie Marie (Myers) Barneycastle. After serving in the U.S. Air Force for four years, he graduated from High Point University, and later became a teacher and principle throughout the Davidson, Guilford, and Forsyth Counties for over 20 years until his retirement.
Jim was a huge Wake Forest fan, often traveling as a member with the Demon Deacon Club to various games for 35 years. He enjoyed watching all ACC teams and personally hand recording their statistics. He was also a Washington Redskins fan, as well as a NASCAR fan. When not routing for his favorite teams, he enjoyed computer games, trying new and exciting foods, singing, and studying the bible.
Jim was also a member of the High Point American Legion.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Barneycastle is survived by three children, James Russell Smith and his wife, Tina of Atlanta, GA, Jeffrey Brian Smith of Winston-Salem, and Kelly Ann Gilchrist and her husband, Tim of Thomasville; five grandchildren; a sister Bonnie Blair of Thomasville; a brother, Larry Barneycastle and his wife, Shirley of Tampa, FL; many nieces and nephews; and several close and special friends.
A celebration of life service will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Lebanon United Methodist Church, High Point with Rev. Timothy James officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the church. The family requests that those attending wear Wake Forest Demon Deacon colors, Black, Gold and White, to honor Jim's life.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lebanon United Methodist Church, 237 Idol St, High Point, NC 27262 or the Demon Deacon Club, 499 Deacon Blvd., Winston-Salem, NC 27105.
Mr. Barneycastle was born on June 22, 1946 in Winston-Salem, a son of the late Bane Worth and Annie Marie (Myers) Barneycastle. After serving in the U.S. Air Force for four years, he graduated from High Point University, and later became a teacher and principle throughout the Davidson, Guilford, and Forsyth Counties for over 20 years until his retirement.
Jim was a huge Wake Forest fan, often traveling as a member with the Demon Deacon Club to various games for 35 years. He enjoyed watching all ACC teams and personally hand recording their statistics. He was also a Washington Redskins fan, as well as a NASCAR fan. When not routing for his favorite teams, he enjoyed computer games, trying new and exciting foods, singing, and studying the bible.
Jim was also a member of the High Point American Legion.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Barneycastle is survived by three children, James Russell Smith and his wife, Tina of Atlanta, GA, Jeffrey Brian Smith of Winston-Salem, and Kelly Ann Gilchrist and her husband, Tim of Thomasville; five grandchildren; a sister Bonnie Blair of Thomasville; a brother, Larry Barneycastle and his wife, Shirley of Tampa, FL; many nieces and nephews; and several close and special friends.
A celebration of life service will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Lebanon United Methodist Church, High Point with Rev. Timothy James officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the church. The family requests that those attending wear Wake Forest Demon Deacon colors, Black, Gold and White, to honor Jim's life.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lebanon United Methodist Church, 237 Idol St, High Point, NC 27262 or the Demon Deacon Club, 499 Deacon Blvd., Winston-Salem, NC 27105.
HIGH POINT-James "Jim" Albert Barneycastle, 66, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Alexis D. (Kirby) Barneycastle to whom he was married to for 32 years.
Mr. Barneycastle was born on June 22, 1946 in Winston-Salem, a son of the late Bane Worth and Annie Marie (Myers) Barneycastle. After serving in the U.S. Air Force for four years, he graduated from High Point University, and later became a teacher and principle throughout the Davidson, Guilford, and Forsyth Counties for over 20 years until his retirement.
Jim was a huge Wake Forest fan, often traveling as a member with the Demon Deacon Club to various games for 35 years. He enjoyed watching all ACC teams and personally hand recording their statistics. He was also a Washington Redskins fan, as well as a NASCAR fan. When not routing for his favorite teams, he enjoyed computer games, trying new and exciting foods, singing, and studying the bible.
Jim was also a member of the High Point American Legion.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Barneycastle is survived by three children, James Russell Smith and his wife, Tina of Atlanta, GA, Jeffrey Brian Smith of Winston-Salem, and Kelly Ann Gilchrist and her husband, Tim of Thomasville; five grandchildren; a sister Bonnie Blair of Thomasville; a brother, Larry Barneycastle and his wife, Shirley of Tampa, FL; many nieces and nephews; and several close and special friends.
A celebration of life service will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Lebanon United Methodist Church, High Point with Rev. Timothy James officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the church. The family requests that those attending wear Wake Forest Demon Deacon colors, Black, Gold and White, to honor Jim's life.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lebanon United Methodist Church, 237 Idol St, High Point, NC 27262 or the Demon Deacon Club, 499 Deacon Blvd., Winston-Salem, NC 27105.
Mr. Barneycastle was born on June 22, 1946 in Winston-Salem, a son of the late Bane Worth and Annie Marie (Myers) Barneycastle. After serving in the U.S. Air Force for four years, he graduated from High Point University, and later became a teacher and principle throughout the Davidson, Guilford, and Forsyth Counties for over 20 years until his retirement.
Jim was a huge Wake Forest fan, often traveling as a member with the Demon Deacon Club to various games for 35 years. He enjoyed watching all ACC teams and personally hand recording their statistics. He was also a Washington Redskins fan, as well as a NASCAR fan. When not routing for his favorite teams, he enjoyed computer games, trying new and exciting foods, singing, and studying the bible.
Jim was also a member of the High Point American Legion.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Barneycastle is survived by three children, James Russell Smith and his wife, Tina of Atlanta, GA, Jeffrey Brian Smith of Winston-Salem, and Kelly Ann Gilchrist and her husband, Tim of Thomasville; five grandchildren; a sister Bonnie Blair of Thomasville; a brother, Larry Barneycastle and his wife, Shirley of Tampa, FL; many nieces and nephews; and several close and special friends.
A celebration of life service will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Lebanon United Methodist Church, High Point with Rev. Timothy James officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the church. The family requests that those attending wear Wake Forest Demon Deacon colors, Black, Gold and White, to honor Jim's life.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lebanon United Methodist Church, 237 Idol St, High Point, NC 27262 or the Demon Deacon Club, 499 Deacon Blvd., Winston-Salem, NC 27105.
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