James Leroy Popwell Sr.

Mr. James Leroy Popwell, Sr., 72, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at his home in China Grove.

James was born January 9, 1952 in Mecklenburg County. He was a son of the late Raymond Taylor Popwell and Helen Woods Popwell. In his earlier years, he worked for Trane HVAC in Charlotte. His wife and children were his life.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife of 51 years, Kathy Marie Query Popwell; sister, Patricia Caudle; two brothers, Glenn Popwell and Raymond Popwell.

James is survived by son, James L. Popwell, Jr. and wife Heather of Mooresville; daughter, Heather Bost and husband David of Kannapolis; and a granddaughter, Katie Bost.

The family requests that memorials for James be made to Lady's Funeral Home, 268 North Cannon Boulevard, Kannapolis, NC 28083.