James Edward Butts, age 82, of Fairmont, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. He was born on January 31, 1928 in Memphis, TN.

Mr. Butts is survived by one daughter, Sharon Sheilds of Fairmont, NC.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 7:00PM at Floyd Memorial Chapel in Lumberton with Rev. William Roberts officiating.

A time of visitation will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2011, prior to the services, from 6:00-7:00PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 East 5th Street, Lumberton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 8300 Health Park, Suite 10, Raleigh, NC 27615 or to the Arthritis Foundation of the Carolinas, 4530 Park Road, Suite 230, Charlotte, NC 28209.