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01-17-2009, 09:35 AM
Capt. James Michael Echols, USMC (Ret.), 58 of Stella, left us on Jan. 4, 2009, in Alexandria, Va.
He is survived by his wife, Ruthetta Echols; a daughter, Hope Amanda Echols of Stella; his parents, James and Jeanette Echols of Coursegold, Calif.; sisters, Yanina Harrison and husband Doyle of Cathys Valley, Calif., and Wendy Albert and husband Serge of Alexandria, Va.; and a brother, John Echols and wife Cindy of Fliant, Calif.; nieces and nephews, Doyle Harrison and wife Yuko and their daughter, Mei, Ami Harrison Knighten and husband Robert and son Christian, Julianne Echols, Jonathan Echols, Yannick Albert and Clint Echols.
Mr. Echols retired from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1993 after serving for 21 years. His duty assignments included Presidential Security Force, selection for the officer program and completed his Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry at Oklahoma University, subsequently went to on to be commissioned. His last duty station before retirement was the 8th Engineer Battalion at Camp Lejeune. After retirement he continued to be active in the military community holding Life Membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Officers Association of America, Marine Corps Association, Mustang Association, Engineer Association and many more.
He was employed with Blum Construction of Jacksonville. He loved his work and was extremely proud of his finished product.
He was extremely active in all aspects of his daughter's life including, stage design for many activities, they include: Carteret County Girl Scout Service Unit and the Vocal Performance Department at Croatan High School. He taught Archery Instruction at Camp Albemarle for the incoming camp counselors.
Visitation will take place at Saunders Funeral Home in Jacksonville on Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, from 6 to 9 p.m. and a memorial service to follow on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, at 10 a.m.
Interment to follow at the Coastal Carolina National Cemetery of Jacksonville with full military honors.
He is survived by his wife, Ruthetta Echols; a daughter, Hope Amanda Echols of Stella; his parents, James and Jeanette Echols of Coursegold, Calif.; sisters, Yanina Harrison and husband Doyle of Cathys Valley, Calif., and Wendy Albert and husband Serge of Alexandria, Va.; and a brother, John Echols and wife Cindy of Fliant, Calif.; nieces and nephews, Doyle Harrison and wife Yuko and their daughter, Mei, Ami Harrison Knighten and husband Robert and son Christian, Julianne Echols, Jonathan Echols, Yannick Albert and Clint Echols.
Mr. Echols retired from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1993 after serving for 21 years. His duty assignments included Presidential Security Force, selection for the officer program and completed his Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry at Oklahoma University, subsequently went to on to be commissioned. His last duty station before retirement was the 8th Engineer Battalion at Camp Lejeune. After retirement he continued to be active in the military community holding Life Membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Officers Association of America, Marine Corps Association, Mustang Association, Engineer Association and many more.
He was employed with Blum Construction of Jacksonville. He loved his work and was extremely proud of his finished product.
He was extremely active in all aspects of his daughter's life including, stage design for many activities, they include: Carteret County Girl Scout Service Unit and the Vocal Performance Department at Croatan High School. He taught Archery Instruction at Camp Albemarle for the incoming camp counselors.
Visitation will take place at Saunders Funeral Home in Jacksonville on Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, from 6 to 9 p.m. and a memorial service to follow on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, at 10 a.m.
Interment to follow at the Coastal Carolina National Cemetery of Jacksonville with full military honors.