James Ertle Sessoms, 76, of Lumberton, NC, passed away April 23, 2025.

He was born in Robeson County on September 25, 1948 to Ella Blanch Singletary Sessoms and Luther (Buck) Sessoms. James served in the Army. He was in Vietnam from Dec. 1969 to Nov. 1970. He received the National Defense Service Medal, medals for sharpshooter rifle, expert rifle M16, one bronze star, Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze stars, Combat Infantryman badge with bronze star with V Device, and other medals.

James worked with several different electric companies here in town. He worked with Hobart out of Fayetteville until he had to retire due to health conditions.

He is survived by his lifetime partner; Gwen Sessoms, two sons, Jamie Sessoms of the home and Jason Sessoms and wife Chasity of Brunswick County; a sister, Faye Sessoms Davis of Lumberton, NC; three brothers, Kenny Sessoms and wife Teresa of Texas, Steve Sessoms of Florida and Freddie Sessoms of Lumberton; five grandchildren, Rosalee Sessoms Locklear, Natalie Sessoms, Jason Sessoms Jr., Logan Sessoms, and Becca Sessoms; five great-grandchildren, Landon, Riley, Tobe Locklear, Hudson and Camren Sessoms.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Floyd Memory Gardens in Lumberton. The family will receive friends following the service in the cemetery.