James Brian South, age 57, of Zionville, NC, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025.

James Brian South was born to Judy Greene South and Jimmy Junior South on Friday, October 25, 1968

He is survived by his fiance, Janice Smith; his mother, Judy South; 3 daughters,Julia Sannipoli, Debra Rich (Joe) and Amanda Metcalf (David); 2 sons, Nathan South (Dora) and David Smith (Nikki) and one brother, Lamar South and fiance Tabitha Kaczmarczyk. He is also survived by 12 Grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM with Reverend Ronnie Craddock officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00, prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Crossnore Fire Department, 125 Crossnore Dr, Crossnore, NC 28616.

Online condolences may be sent to the South Family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral Service of Boone is handling the arrangements.