Obituary of James Wayne Washam

James Wayne "Rocky" Washam passed away on Thursday, December 11 at the age of 68 after a battle with cancer. A native of Talladega County, Washam graduated from Winterboro High School, attended Auburn University and earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting degree from Jacksonville State University. He served in the US Army as an E-6 staff sergeant during the Vietnam Conflict where he earned a purple heart and the army commendation medal for meritorious service. Washam worked as a Certified Public Accountant for 42 years. He began his career as an accountant with Camp, Camp and Camp Accounting Firm and later became a partner with Camp and Associates. Washam was a member of First United Methodist Church for over 40 years, serving as church treasurer and as treasurer of FUMC foundation. He was an avid golfer and loved Auburn football. He enjoyed many golf trips with the KinglConnover golf group. In his later years, he became an avid gardener; and loved sharing his crops with friends. Washam was preceded in death by his parents, Anita Paris Washam and Noah Lee Washam. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Charlotte Searcy Washam; son, Kyle Searcy Washam; sister, Glenda (Larry) Fansher; mother-in-law, Dean Searcy; sister-in-law, Joy (Gerald) Bittle; two nieces, Mandy (Patrick) Thornton; Jennifer (Obed) Ellis; and 5 great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday from 11:30-12:30 at First United Methodist Church. Graveside service will follow at 1:00 at Pine Hill Mausoleum. Honorary pallbearers will be the Redcatchers of the 199th Light Infantry Brigade (veterans who served with Rocky), Jeffry Camp, Jacky Edmiston and the King/Connover golf group. Donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, Talladega, AL.