James Ray Tedder, age 58 of Rocky Point, passed away Wednesday March 2, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. James was born June 19, 1957 in Wilmington, NC, the son of the late Bobby and Betty Brock. He was also predeceased by his son, Gregg Tedder and a brother, Tony Tedder.

James is survived by his wife Rose Tedder; two sons Michael Lewis and wife Tiffany of Leland and James Lewis of Wilmington; a daughter, Tiffany Tedder and husband Brian Butler of Rocky Point; nine grandchildren, Devin McDowell, Sylena Lewis, Jordan Lewis, Austin Lewis, Gregory Tedder, Xander Butler, Michael Lewis, Tyler Butler, and Chase Lewis; three sisters, Cindy Tedder of Wilmington, Bonn Comer and husband Eddie of Castle Hayne and Pat Tedder of Castle Hayne; and several nieces and nephews.


Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Monday March 7, 2016 at Harrell's Funeral Home Chapel. Major Richard Watts will officiate. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Wilmington.
The family will receive friends Sunday 5-6:00pm at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice 1406 Physicians Dr. Wilmington, NC 28401.