James Lloyd Waugh (“Jim”) of Lenoir passed away on January 9, 2022. He was born November 21, 1932 in Statesville to Harley L. Waugh and Daisy Benfield Waugh, both deceased. He married Sara Flippin Waugh on December 25, 1960. She died on October 19, 2009. Jim was preceded in death by sisters: Ruby W. Shoemaker, Camilla W. Loftin, Desolee W. Lindsey, Lois W. Ervin, Betty W. Pope and Laine W. Sherill; and his brother, Dan Waugh. Jim’s survivors include his brothers-in-law: Farris Ervin and Larry Sherrill; along with many loving nieces and nephews. Jim served in the Army after graduating from Celeste Henkel High School. He later graduated from East Carolina College with a bachelor's degree and master’s degree. He had worked at Broyhill Furniture and retired from teaching at various schools in the Lenoir area. Memorials may be given in his memory to Amorem Hospice or Bethlehem UMC, 607 Bethlehem Road, Statesville, NC 28677. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Blue Ridge Memorial Park located at 2017 Wilkesboro Blvd., Lenoir, NC. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service is serving the family of James Waugh.