James L. Wenzel

ROCKY MOUNT– James L. Wenzel, age 92, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Born in Baltimore, MD on May 9, 1930, he was the son of the late John Wenzel and Rose Pfister Wenzel. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Denise Cowan; his sisters, Ann Bauman, Ruth Wenzel, and Rosemary Slaughter; and his brothers, Charles Wenzel and Lawrence Wenzel. James was a proud retired Navy veteran with 20 years of service. He was an avid golfer who thought of himself as a golf aficionado, who had made a hole in one. James was big into all sports and played many of them in his younger years. He loved to travel and had taken many cross-country trips in his motor home. While in the military James was able to also see many places overseas, such as, Turkey, Italy, and Germany. James loved to garden and had a special garden in both summer and winter. He especially loved his roses. He was a member of the Eagles Fraternity, American Legion, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help. James will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. James is survived by his daughters, Deborah Wenzel and Dawn Wenzel; his grandchildren, Paul Nolan and Alicia Nolan; his great-grandson, Jacob Nolan; and many nieces and nephews. A private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.