JAMES FRANCIS CHAFFEE III
James Francis Chaffee III, 74, of Kings
Mountain, N.C., passed away peacefully on July 6, 2019, at his home.
Jim, “Mike,” was born in Newton. He
was the son of the late James F. Chaffee Jr. and Lora Keady Chaffee.
He also was preceded in death by his brother, Dan Chaffee. He was a
veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed watching his
grandchildren play sports. He loved history and he was retired after
more than 30 years of service in the trolling motor industry. He will
be greatly missed by his family and all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years,
Barbara Phillips Chaffee, Kings Mountain, N.C.; son, Scott Chaffee,
Columbus, Ohio; daughter, Diana Price and husband, Erik, Kings
Mountain, N.C.; five grandchildren, Dany Harris, Kassie Carnes,
Mikayla Price, Silas Price and Connor Chaffee; five
great-grandchildren, Bridget, Alex, Scout, Sawyer and Claire; and
brothers, Gary Chaffee and Myron Chaffee, Newton.
Requiem mass was at 10:30 a.m., Friday,
July 12, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Kings Mountain, N.C.,
with Father Kottar officiating.
Memorial service was at 2 p.m. Friday,
July 12, at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Eric Sellers
officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family
requested memorials are sent to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951
Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, N.C., 28150.
Guest register is available at
www.harrisfunreals.com.
