Mr. James Patrick Fountain age 72 of Moss Drive passed away Thursday November 3, 2011 at Hospice House in Forest City. James was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Forest City, a former manager with A&E Manufacturing and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Barbara Schott Fountain of the home, two sons Scott Fountain & wife Crystal of Rutherfordton and Mike Fountain also of Rutherfordton; two granddaughters Chelsea & Chloe Fountain; one sister Mary Bishop & husband Robert of Huntersville, NC; two brothers Dennis and John Fountain both of Florida. James was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Catherine Wood Fountain as well as one son Patrick Fountain. A Rosary will be held 6 PM Sunday November 6, 2011 at Crowe’s Funeral Chapel with visitation to follow. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday November 7, 2011 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Herbert Burke and Rev. Andy Cilone officiating. Military Honors will be provided by The Rutherford County Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County P.O. Box 336 Forest City NC 28043 or to the Building Fund of The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 1024 W. Main Street Forest City, NC 28043.