James Howard Jimmy Conklin

Mt. Croghan - Mr. James Howard Jimmy Conklin, 57, formerly of Wadesboro, died Thursday, January 26, 2017 in South Carolina. Memorial services will be 2:00PM Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Tony High officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Jimmy was born on January 22, 1960 in Del Rio, Texas, a son of Nell Cox Conklin and the late Howard Conklin. He worked as a mechanic for many years and lately was driving a log truck. Jimmy will be remembered for his love of animals. Survivors include his son, Jarred Conklin of Murrells Inlet, SC; his mother, Nell Cox Conklin of Wadesboro; his brothers, Gary (Cynthia) Conklin of Lilesville and Terry (Patricia) Conklin of Peachland; and many nieces and nephews. The arrangements are in care of Leavitt Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.leavittfh.com No service information has been added.