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James Joseph McAndrew, III SURFSIDE BEACH, SC - James Joseph McAndrew, III, 37, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009 in a Spartanburg hospital after a sudden illness. Mr. McAndrews was born in Charlotte, NC, a son of James Joseph McAndrew, II and Mary Ellis Bryant McAndrew. He was a Marine Electronics Technician, attended Surfside United Methodist Church and was a graduate of Socastee High School. Surviving are his father, James Joseph McAndrew, II of Charleston, SC; mother, Mary Ellis Bryant McAndrew of Surfside Beach, SC; children, Michaela Jae McAndrew and Joseph Michael McAndrew both of Surfside Beach, SC; sisters, Eve M. Badger of Charleston, SC and Dawn M. Avant of Hemingway, SC; beloved girlfriend, Lisa Toney of Spartanburg, SC Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in the Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Hemingway with burial in the Garden of Devotion Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, from 12 to 2 p.m., Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital or the SPCA. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Nov. 3, 2009.

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November 9, 2009

Sissy, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Charles Jowers (Georgetown, SC)

Helen Hines

November 6, 2009

Dear Jim and family,
I was so very distressed to get your e-mail telling me of JJ's death. Know that each of you are in my thoughts and prayers both now and forever.
It is difficult to imagine what you are all going through just now. May God bless you all and may He lead you through this tragic time together. Why these things happen, we'll never know....especially to one so young and vibrant...they just do and we must trust the Lord and lean on Him to help you all make it through each day that comes.
With much love, Helen

Ann Templeton

November 5, 2009

Jim, Can't begin to tell you how sorry I am. I remember JJ and Nathan playing ball together as kids. I know your heart is broken. We plan to come down soon to see you. I love you.

Alysene McAbee

November 4, 2009

My prayers are with the entire family. I went to high school with JJ, he was such a wonderful person. God Bless!

Sonya Catoe

November 4, 2009

Thoughts & prayers sent to JJ's entire family, especially his children. Pull together for those kids as they will need lots of help to get through this, my heart goes out to them. He was a special person who will be missed. It's a very difficult thing to lose someone so young. I know I lost my husband, Dac at age 37 in May, 2008 & we have 3 young children. Dac & JJ did some fishing together in the past & I hope they're fishing again with the Lord in heaven. Rest in Peace JJ!

Joel Coker

November 4, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Lisa Stacks

November 3, 2009

Sissy, I am so sorry to hear about JJ. Him and David were so close for so long and he was always like a little brother to me too!! I pray that God be with you and your family. Most of all those beautiful babies of his.

Love, Lisa Stacks

November 3, 2009

So sorry to hear about JJ passing... We went to High School together... My prayers are with his entire family.

Mandy Suggs Lutz

Crystal Scott

November 3, 2009

I am so sorry about your loss. I so loved working with JJ. He had a heart of gold and he will be greatly missed. I am praying for all of you in this time of sadness. May God's loving hands surround you.

Charles Bailey

November 3, 2009

Sissy, I am so sorry of the loss of a son at the prime of his life. He was about the same age as my daughter Stacy and I don't know how I could handle something like that. May God be with you and bless you and your family throughout this tragic event in your life.

Your cousins
Charles Bryant Bailey and Catherine Bailey.

November 3, 2009

Dawn, I am so sorry to hear about your brother's passing. You and your family are in my prayers.

Shannon Dowdy-Wakeland

November 3, 2009

JJ and I grew up here in Charleston just a few houses apart - lots of fond memories with him. I was very sorry to hear of his passing and will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers.

Marilyn Mchone

November 3, 2009

So sorry for your loss. May God be with your family and friends.

Erin Miller Martin

November 3, 2009

Dawn, I am very sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time and in the days ahead. I love you and am here for you anytime you need me.....just across the field.

Patricia Nelson

November 3, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

John Hayes Smith

November 3, 2009

JJ McAndrew was very likely the closest friend I ever had. He was an outstanding man in every regard. His big heart and absolute disdain for cruelty and unkind behavior inspired me to try to improve myself. His passing is a stunning and devastating loss to me.

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