James “Jay” Dawson Voliva, Sr., 74, passed away Tuesday July 3, 2012. He was born March 23, 1938 in Tyrrell County to the late Claudie and Mattie Ainsly Voliva. He was preceded in death by his wife Geneva Voliva.

He is survived by son, James Voliva, Jr. and wife Sheri, daughter, Kim Holmes and husband David; five grandchildren.           

A funeral service was held in the Chapel of Northside Community Church on July 6, 2012. Entombment was at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Northside Community Church Building Fund- 1660 Beaver Pond Drive, Rocky Mount NC 27804