James “Jimmy” Irvin Medlin, 60, died Monday, Aug. 11, 2014, in Reidsville.   A native of Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Irvin and Betty Huss Medlin. He worked as an automotive mechanic for many years.

PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Stillwell; and wife Debbie Medlin. 

SURVIVED:  He is survived by his fiancée, Reva Elbertson, of Reidsville; daughter, Teresa Medlin Douglas and husband Paul; sons, Michael Stillwell, James Stillwell and wife Tracey, Chris Medlin, Dwayne Medlin and fiancée Linda Bodenheimer, all of Shelby; 15 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; special aunt, Pat Bright of Kings Mountain; special uncle, Jack Huss of Shelby.

SERVICES:  Thursday, 11a.m., at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel

VISITATION:  The family will receive friends Wednesday, 6-7:30p.m., at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home

BURIAL: Cleveland Memorial Park

FUNERAL HOME:    Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby