J.D. Chatham

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Mr. John David “J.D.” Chatham, age 78 of Union Grove, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, at his home.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Campbell and Rev. William Souther officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Saturday evening from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Mr. Chatham was born July 26, 1947, in Iredell County to John W. and Ina May Bell Chatham.  He was a lifetime member of Wilkes County Cruisers.

In addition to his parents, J.D. was preceded in death by a stepson, Kris R. Prevette; a sister, Kay Settle; and a brother, Curtis Chatham.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Frazier Chatham, of the home; a step-granddaughter, Laura Beth (L.B.) Prevette; a step-grandson, Jonathan Prevette (Jamie); and a step-great-grandson, William Kristopher Prevette.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 9, North Wilkesboro NC 28659, the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield VA 22216, or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.

Online condolences may be made to www.reinssturdivant.com.

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