James Barcliff, Sr.

James C. Barcliff Sr. (74) of Rural Hall, formerly of New Jersey and Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully with family by his side on March 24, 2022.  Jim was born and raised in Philadelphia and spent much of his life living in NJ while raising his family before moving to North Carolina. He was a veteran who proudly served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War.  After his military service, he became a professional tractor trailer driver for Signal Delivery.  He was a loyal member of the Ocean City, NJ Masonic Lodge #171 for 35 years.

Jim was preceded in death by his mother Pearle Cooke, father Clifford Barcliff, Sr., mother-in-law Rose Sankowski and father-in-law Peter J. Sankowski .

Jim is survived by his wife of 53 years Barbara (nee Sankowski), daughter Kimberly, son James Jr. (Beth), daughter Melanie, and grandchildren Brittany, Amber, Brandon, and Kaylee, his brother Clifford Sr. (Pat) and their three children, his cousin Alma Lewis, sister-in-law Frances Sienkiewicz (deceased) (Henry Sr., deceased) and their three children and families, Maryann Lula (Robert) and their two children and families.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jim’s name to:

Wheelchairs for Warriors

2031 Anders Lane, Suite G

Kemah, TX 77565

www.wheelchairsforwarriors.org