James Monroe “Cub” Underwood, 93, of Eden went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at UNC Rockingham Hospital.
Cub, a lifetime native of Rockingham County, was born May 26, 1931, in Pittsylvania County to the late Cicero W. Underwood and Mollie Dyer Stratton Underwood. He was a faithful member of Gospel Tabernacle Church where he served as Sunday School teacher and special music singer. Cub served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954 as a Metal Smith, 3rd Class. Following his military service, Cub worked as a fixer at Karastan Rug Mill and then retired from Miller Can Plant in Reidsville where he worked as a Line Man.
Surviving are his loving wife of 72 years, Jo Ann DeHart Underwood; children, Harold W. Underwood (Debbie), Steve B. Underwood (June), Vance W. Underwood (Minnie), Tracie U. Chrismon (Jeff); grandchildren, Megan Tarrant (Mike), Valerie Nance (Jordan), Ashley Martin (Kevin), Taylor Amos (Hunter), Jake Chrismon (Megan); great-grandchildren, Benjamin Wesley Tarrant, Levi Weston Martin, Jack William Tarrant, Addisyn Rose Martin, Murphy James Monroe Amos; brother, George Underwood; many loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Cub is preceded in death by his brothers, Jesse, Claude, Cicero, Sam, Frank, Oscar, Billy; sisters, Mollie, Ruby, Elizabeth, and Sunshine.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Gospel Tabernacle Church, 1324 Lincoln St, Eden, NC 27288, or to a charity of your choosing.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.
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