James "Jimmy" A. Littlejohn, 80, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away suddenly on January 15, 2022 at his home. He was born in Gaston County, NC, to the late James E. Littlejohn and Sarah Beth Coon Littlejohn Pendleton and was preceded in death by his step father, Cecil A. Pendleton. Jimmy attended Kings Mountain Baptist Church while growing up. He retired from Lithium Corp after many years of service. Jimmy served his country by serving in the North Carolina National Guard. His life revolved around his classic cars, following all types of sports, keeping in touch with his family and friends and enjoying 50's and 60's rock and roll and beach music. An outstanding KMHS football player and dedicated youth football coach for many years, Jimmy was inducted into the Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame.

SURVIVORS: Sister: Susan Gibson and husband Barry, Kings Mountain, NC

Nieces: Mary Elizabeth Carrigan and husband Jamie, and Jennifer Ann Conner and husband Shan, both of Kings Mountain, NC

Great Nephews: Gibson and Harrison Conner, both of Kings Mountain, NC

Special Family Friends: Kimberly Deal Sanders, Tim Sanders, Brad Austin, and Keith Falls

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Mountain Rest Cemetery

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations in Jimmy's memory may be made to the American Heart Association at 128 South Tryon Street Ste 110-287, Charlotte, NC 28202 or to Kings Mountain Baptist Church at PO Box 608, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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