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James Armstrong Cathcart, III Kiawah Island - James Armstrong Cathcart, III died on April 10, 2022 after a life full of love, laughter, singing and dancing. He was born in New York City on July 13, 1936 to Mary Freeda DePass Cathcart and James Armstrong Cathcart, Jr. He married Charlen Griffith on June 13, 1958 in Manning, S.C.. His family and friends will celebrate his life on Friday, April 22, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 1100 Sumter St., Columbia, S.C., with a reception to follow at the Forest Lake Country Club. He attended Tuxedo Park School, Episcopal High School (EHS) and the University of South Carolina (USC). He was named to the 1960 edition of the Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. He was a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity. In 1989, he was honored by the College of Business Administration at the University of South Carolina with their Distinguished Alumnus Award. Jim had an enthusiastic work ethic. His first job after college was with Wellington Sears for four years. When he realized he wanted a more analytical challenging career, he became a reinsurance consultant with Towers, Perrin, Forster & Crosby, Inc. for six years. Later he joined Holborn Agency Corporation, where he became a partner, executive vice-president and director for 24 years. Upon retiring from Holborn, he established and was president of Cathcart & Roundell, Inc. a reinsurance consulting company for 28 years. He supported his community by being on the Vestry at St. Mary's-in-Tuxedo Episcopal Church, Tuxedo Park, N.Y. and also a member of their choir. He served as a past trustee for the Darla Moore School of Business at USC and remained as an honorary member after his term ended. He was a past governor on the board of the Tuxedo Club and a past board member for the Drug and Chemical Club. Jim was a generous philanthropist and established the James A. Morris Professorship in Economics at USC, the James A. Cathcart III Scholarship in memory of former EHS coach, C.V. Tompkins and the EHS James A. Cathcart, Jr. Mastership for track and field in memory of his father. He was a long-time member of the Roanoke College Associates Society and gave major gifts by funding the Fintel Library Microform Area dedicated in memory of his mother and in the renovation of Sections in honor of his daughter, Freeda. When asked about his generosity he responded, "I feel an obligation to try to return some of what I was fortunate enough to receive." He was an accomplished athlete and captain of the USC track team, and named an Atlantic Coast Conference Scholar-Athlete. Jim was inducted into the EHS Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011. The State newspaper named his accomplishment as the 10th top athletic event in their athletic history The Millennium Top 100 Moments for the South Carolina Millennial for winning the 220-yard dash race against the world's number 1 sprinter Dave Sime. He broke EHS records in the 100-yard dash, the 220-yard dash and the long jump. His 220-yard dash record is yet to be broken. Jim enjoyed playing court tennis and golf. He belonged to the following: The Tuxedo Club, Carolina Yacht Club, Aiken Tennis Club, the Kiawah Island Club, and the Jesters Club. He is survived by his wife, Charlen; his daughters, Freeda Lynne Cathcart (Clinton Stoneking) and Jamison "Jamie" Ann Cathcart; his grandsons, Charles "Taylor" Stoneking (Olivia), James "Carter" Stoneking, William "Wilby" Beverley Cathcart, Godfrey "Forest" Cathcart, "Nelson" Magruder Rood and Benjamin "Ben" Armstrong Rood; his brothers, Charles Cathcart (Evelyn), George Cathcart, John Cathcart (Cathy), Sanders "Sandy" Cathcart (Barbara) and Richard "Rick" Cathcart. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be sent to Episcopal High School, Darla Moore School of Business (USC), Hospice of Charleston or to a charity of your choice. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Apr. 16 to Apr. 17, 2022.

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Sheldon Clark

May 24, 2022

Good buddies from our days in Tuxedo! So very sad as we were hoping for a reunion this summer! A very special old friend!!!

Mrs.Deborah Saunders

May 17, 2022

On behalf of UBVS of VA. Wr srnd our prayers and condolences to the family.

Frederick C Easty

May 4, 2022

My deepest regrets and RIP my dear "friend"; you were ALWAYS a gentleman to the core. Definitely a southerner):_ I hope to see you on the other side.

Caroline C Amory

April 25, 2022

You outlasted them all Jimmy. Fair warning: Libby Rose, Andy Jackson, Brad Field, Bruce Clark Field, Lulu Buell, and Tommy Amory among others will be waiting to welcome you back with the Tuxedo gang. You were loved.

Evelyn Doane

April 18, 2022

Dear Charlen
I am so sorry to hear about Jim. He certainly had a life well lived and full of accomplishments to be proud of as well as a family he adored. Please know I am thinking about you all... xooEvelyn

Anne Baskin Vaughan

April 18, 2022

Jimmy Cathcart was a household name in my family. My dad, Weems Baskin, was the track coach at USC during Jimmy's era, and I will never forget that win over Dave Sime. I used that story many times over the years when I was encouraging my students to always reach for what might seem impossible. Jimmy set a great example for all of us in every aspect of his life.

My sincere condolences to his family and those who loved him.

Lynn Jaynes Macaluso

April 17, 2022

Jim was one of the great ones- a truly wonderful, brilliant and kind man. I´m so grateful to have known him. You're in my thoughts, Charlen. I send you hugs from afar, with much love. Lynn

The Hickey Family

April 14, 2022

Sending our prayers and support to you and your family during this time.

Lynne Blackman

April 13, 2022

Please know Larry, Nick and I send our love and prayers to you all at this most difficult time. Love, Lynne, Larry and Nick Blackman

Riddell Perry

April 12, 2022

I am sorry for the loss in the family. My thoughts are with all of you.

Jean King

April 12, 2022

I was so sorry to learn of Jim's passing. I think of you when I am making the cauliflower recipe. My prayers are with you. Jean

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