James Allen Bartholomew, 66, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away on April 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on September 21, 1957, in New Bern, NC, Allen was a dedicated construction worker who took pride in his craft. Outside of work, he found joy in playing his guitar, listening to music, spending time with those he loved, painting, and gardening.
Allen will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Judy Bartholomew; daughter, Sydnee Bartholomew; step-daughter, Nikki (Chris) Perry; step-son, Daniel White; sisters: Joyce (Bill) Burdon, Brenda (Johnny) Parker, and Diane (Ed) Brown. He was preceded in death by his mother, Flora Bartholomew; father, Sidney Bartholomew, and grandson, Maverick Perry.
A memorial service to celebrate Allen’s life will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Cotten Funeral Home in New Bern, NC.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the the charity of your choice in honor of Allen.
Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Bartholomew family.