James Charles Van Dyke, 85, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 05, 2020 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC. James was born in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late James Peter and Lether Mae Smith Van Dyke and was preceded in death by his brothers, John and R.L. Van Dyke and three sisters, Sarah Ann Warlick, Mary Jane Allison and Barbara Lovelace. He was a longtime member of Patterson Grove Baptist Church. James enjoyed owning and working at stores and retired from the retail business and trucking industry. Always busy, James was well known in the community and loved talking to anyone who would listen. He loved going to auctions and coached Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball for many years. James was an avid sports fan and loved watching Braves Baseball. He was a wonderful provider, loving husband, father and grandfather. James will be missed dearly by his many friends, the community and his loving family.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 65 years: Margie Van Dyke, of the home

Sons: Darrell Van Dyke (Kim), N. Myrtle Beach, SC, Richard Van Dyke (Debbie), Shelby, NC, Alan Van Dyke (Viva) Kings Mountain, NC, Russell Van Dyke (April), Kings Mountain, NC

Daughters: Teresa Ramsey (Mike), Earl, NC, Pam Baisden, Kings Mountain, NC and Denise Van Dyke, Kings Mountain, NC

Sister: Ila Leanhart, Kings Mountain, NC

16 Grandchildren and 21 Great Grandchildren

FUNERAL SERVICE: A Private Graveside Service will be held

INTERMENT: Patterson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County (Testa Hospice House) at 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 or to the "Baby Store Fund" c/o Patterson Grove Baptist Church at 301 Oak Grove Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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