James Bretz

Retired U.S. Army SSG James David Bretz, 60, of Fayetteville, NC, died Tuesday, December 9, 2014.

James was born April 17, 1954 in Lancaster, SC to Don Eldon Bretz and the late Sybil Maxine Denton Bretz.

Having valiantly served his country for over 20 years, James earned several accommodations and medals, including the Bronze Star.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 28 years, Angela Bretz; daughter, Michelle Whitman of Welcome, OH; son, Joshua Bretz of St. Pauls, NC; Jessica Bretz of Fayetteville, NC; father, Don Bretz of Fredericksburg, OH; sister, Sharon Sampsel of Millersburg, OH; sister, Patty Gilcrist of Wooster, OH and four grandchildren, Nicole Whitman, Cody Whitman, Jenna Whitman, and Ayden James Bretz.

James was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.