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James Meehan Obituary

James Meehan CHARLESTON - James Duffie Meehan, of Charleston, SC, entered in to eternal rest on August 5, 2025. He was born on November 27, 1939. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lila Gardner, his father, James Row Meehan, his son-in-law, William Miller, and his brother-in-law, Edward Pope. He is survived by his sister, Geraldine Pope; his children, Mindy (William) Miller, Allison (Gary) Meehan Kaushagen, Cary (Hank) Shealy, and James Patrick O'Hara Meehan; the mother of his children, Rose Meehan; his grandchildren, Parker Miller, Katelyn Locklear, and James Robert Meehan; and seven nephews and three neices. He was a Brother of the Fraternal Order of Freemasons. He is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Magic was the great passion of his life. From childhood throughout the rest of his life, he could be found entertaining and amazing many groups of people. He was especially in a league of his own when it came to card tricks. There will be a memorial service on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 2pm - 4pm, at Simplicity in Ladson.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 9 to Aug. 10, 2025.

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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Jay Pope

August 10, 2025

You'll be Truly missed, you we're a great inspiration for my introduction and love for magic. RIP Uncle Jimmy

Cary Shealy

August 10, 2025

Daddy I just wanted to say I love you and will miss you so much. God has called you home, to a much better place. I didn't want to see you go, but I am glad you are no longer in pain. You will truly be missed by so many people. Heaven gained magic !! Until we see each other again. I love you, your baby girl Cary .

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