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James Wayne Andrews

June 7, 1940 — January 3, 2025

Halifax, VA

James Wayne Andrews

Mr. James Wayne Andrews of Halifax, VA passed away January 3, 2025. He was born in Pittsylvania County, VA on June 7, 1940 and was 84 years old. He was the son of the late Charlie Donald Andrews and the late Mary Frances East Andrews. He was a member of Halifax Baptist Church and was a retired truck driver with Powell’s Trucking. He was an avid race fan and loved tinkering with cars. James was deeply loved by all of his family and will be greatly missed.

Survivors include: 

Two daughters 

Nancy Carol Pappenhagen (Jim) of Fuquay Varina, NC 

Mary Lou Crowder (Preston) of Halifax

Two grandsons 

Matthew Crowder (Jennifer) of Halifax 

Jamie Pappenhagen of Cary, NC 

Great Granddaughter 

Andrea “AJ” Crowder

*Preceded in death* 

His Sisters

Alease Stevens, Ray Henderson, Joan Crowder, Peggy Walker, and Ruby Betterton 

His Brothers

 Ralph Andrews, Ollis Andrews, Randy Andrews, and JT Andrews, 

One Granddaughter

Mary Ellen Crowder 

His late wife 

Nancy Bane Wilborn


A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Halifax Baptist Church with Rev. Eddie Collins officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

A reception will follow the service in the church fellowship hall.

For memorials, please consider SPCA Paws and Claws, PO Box 14, South Boston, VA 24592. Online condolences may be made at www.powellfuneralinc.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1603 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592.

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