James "JJ" Temple, age 43, of Nashville, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017. Born in Nash County on February 23, 1974, he was the son of James Ray Temple and Helen Massengale Temple. He was preceded in death by his father; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Henry Massengale; and uncle, Henry Massengale.

He is survived by his wife, Grace Hendrix Temple; sons, Zach Temple of Rocky Mount; and Daniel Temple of Rocky Mount; and daughter, Hannah Temple of Rocky Mount; his mother, Helen Temple of Red Oak; and brothers, Casey Temple and fiancé, Crystal Tyson, of Nashville; and Travis Temple and wife, Stacey, of Red Oak.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 10, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Northside Community Church, 1660 Beaver Pond Road, Rocky Mount with the Pastor Mark Pridgen officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in JJ's memory to American Cancer Society, 930 B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834.

Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Rocky Mount.