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James Drannon Obituary
AIKEN - James "Jim" Andrew Drannon, 54, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 9, 2019.
Jim was born in Old Hickory, TN, a son of the late Henry C. Drannon, Jr. and Nancy Sunderland Drannon. He grew up in Wilmington, NC, and moved to Aiken in 1983. Jim joined the US Navy in 1983, and after serving, was employed by UPS. He was a member of St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Donna Jean Drannon; a sister, Dr. Alice D. (Russell) Hale, Aiken; a brother, Stephen Drannon, Cincinnati, OH, niece, Anna Hale; nephew, Paul Hale.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by a sister, Paula Drannon.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 AM Thursday, November 14, 2019 at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, 138 Fairfield St., SE, with the Very Reverend Gregory Wilson officiating. Private interment will be held in Calvary Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Russell Hale, Paul Hale, David Turno,Billy Sanders, Craig Jar Schenck, Steve Ryan, and Phil Pompper.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the St. Mary's New Church Fund, P.O. Box 438, Aiken, SC 29802.
A visitation will be held from 6-8 PM Wednesday evening at SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
Jim's online guest book may be signed atwww.shellhouseriversfuneralhome.com
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Sally Bryab
November 15, 2019
I didn't know Jim personally, but saw him at church. I could tell he loved the Lord and loved life. God graces people with Joy and Jim seemed to reflect that everywhere. I grieve with the family and pray the Great Comforter will bring them peace.
Leslie Wheeler
November 14, 2019
I didn't know him well but any time I saw him he was smiling and so very nice, a real gentleman. He made me smile each time even though he was usually running with UPS, he still said hello. My thoughts and prayers to all family and friends, he seemed to be one of the super good guys, a true friend and loyal companion, a loving soul- May God give you peace during this horrible time of loss and may the memories wrap you in their warmth.
Deide Anderson
November 13, 2019
Donna, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God's grace and peace be with you and your family always.
Deide Anderson and family
Trevor Ward
November 13, 2019
Gonna miss you Sweet Potato.
Jeff Brown
November 13, 2019
Goodbye old friend. You will be missed. Thanks for all the wonderful memories growing up in the old neighborhood.
Ken & Debbie Baer
November 12, 2019
What a stunning shock and a great sadness to loose Jim! We will miss his earnest conversation and sweet wit, great bear hugs and contagious laugh. We so wish we had spent more time in his company. Prayers and tears to his grieving family, especially loving Donna.
John Wade
November 12, 2019
Big Jim was a Great big teddy bear with loving kind words and actions that came from his heart. In my heart your size and kindness will live.
Eme Earles
November 11, 2019
Love & prayers to Jim's family & friends during their time of bereavement.
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