James Norwood Whitley III, 66, of Stantonsburg, NC passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024. Born on November 19, 1957, Norwood lived a life marked by compassion, integrity, grace and devotion to his family, his faith, and his community. Norwood is survived by his loving wife, Donna Whitley of Stantonsburg, NC, with whom he shared an enduring and beautiful life. He was a devoted and caring father to his daughter, Elizabeth “Lizzy” Clapsadl and her husband David of Wilson, NC, and to his son, James Norwood Whitley IV and his wife Hope of Stantonsburg, NC. His brother, Colonel Albert H. Whitley and wife Roberta of Fredericksburg, VA, and sister, Deborah “Debbie” Schlechte and husband Gene of Manassas, VA, will remember him with deepest love and respect. Norwood’s joy was multiplied by his grandchildren, who he loved dearly and truly cherished; James “Jay” Norwood Whitley V, and Eason Hayes Whitley of Stantonsburg, NC, and granddaughter Anna James Clapsadl of Wilson, NC. He was…..