James Allen Bedell, 74 of Lumberton, NC, died on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, in his home.

He is survived by a son Kenneth and his wife Lisa of Lumberton; a daughter Mindy Lamarche and her husband Eric of Milford, NH; one sister, Elaine Achenbach of Shoemakersville, PA and four grandchildren, Kayla, Amber, Allison, and Curran.

In addition to his family, James is survived by his former wife of 35 years, Martha Bedell, and he is remembered by the many children that he opened his home to, most especially Michael Dugan of Hawaii.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Vertical Church, 4330-B Kahn Drive, Lumberton, NC 28358.