James Leland Obituary

James Morrison Leland, Jr. PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC - James Morrison Leland, Jr., of North Litchfield, SC, passed away on March 12, 2014. Born and raised in Charleston, SC, Mr. Leland was the middle son of James Morrison Leland, Sr. and Helen Patton Leland. After graduating from Charleston High School, he entered the Army and was assigned to the occupation Army in Germany. After the war he was enrolled at the University of Tennessee. After one year, Jim returned to Charleston and attended the Citadel, graduating in 1952. He went to work for Southern Bell and served in management positions in several cities in South Carolina including Newberry, Hartsville, Aiken, Orangeburg, Columbia, and Charleston. He retired as an executive of Bell South after 37 years. He moved to Pawleys Island, SC in 1999, where he enjoyed his love of golf. A proud and devoted graduate of the Citadel, he was a past president of The Citadel Alumni Association, eventually serving as a member of the Board of Visitors. He was involved in his community, serving in various roles in his church and community organizations, such as Rotary International and The Salvation Army. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marian Bell Leland; a son, James Morrison Leland III of Southlake, TX and his wife Sheila, and two grandsons, James Morrison Leland IV and Owen Edward Leland; a daughter, Pamela Jane Leland of Kennett Square, PA and her partner, Renna Van Oot. He was predeceased by two brothers, Edward Patton Leland and Owen Patton Leland. A memorial service will be held on Saturday afternoon, March 15, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at the Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Frank S. Holsclaw. Sign a guestbook at: www.mayerfuneralhome.com. In Lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to: The Citadel Foundation, 171 Moultrie St., Charleston, SC 29409, or to charity of your choice. The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston