James Marcum

James 'Jim' Robert Marcum was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 9th at the age of 77. He was born on July 19, 1937 to Ms. Bertie Marcum and Mr. Robert Marcum and was a native of Transylvania County. He was the brother to three sisters, and a loving husband and father.

Jim leaves behind him a legacy that will be honored and remembered for many generations. He graduated from Brevard High School and went on to study and play football at Mars Hill College. After graduating, he served his country as a surveyor for the Army. Jim worked for the NCDOT and retired after 30 dedicated years. Jim and son, Brad, also opened local family-run business, Marcum's Buck and Bass, which has been running for 27 successful years.

His constant and contagious smile will always be cherished. He was loved by so many friends, family, and community members. Jim was a guardian and provider for his family and embodied the definition of a hardworking man. A very wise and gentle man, he enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. He delighted in a warm cup of coffee, sunshine, and the blossoming beauty of springtime.

He is preceded in death by his mother, father, and sister, Pat Baker, late wife Winnie Sue Wright Marcum, and son Robert Bradley Marcum. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Marcum, sisters Barbara Self and Dixie McGaha, sons Bryan and Rick Pate and daughter-in-law Kimberly Pate. He is also survived by grandchildren Brittany and Bronson Marcum, and Caitlin, Caleb, and Carsen Pate.

The family will celebrate Jim's life with a memorial service at 2:00 pm on Monday, March 16th at Brevard Community Church. In lieu of flowers, please give generously to The Shriner's Hospital or the American Cancer Society.

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Moore Funeral Home & Cremation Services are caring for the family.