James Dallas Dearing, age 70 of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 8, 2021. James was a quiet man who loved animals, especially his dogs and cats and was a very loving husband to his wife Ellen. A celebration of life will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 20th, 2021 at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home (Rt. 220 Chapel) 62 Virginia Market Place Dr., Rocky Mount, VA.