James Richard Mooneyhan

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James Mooneyhan Obituary

James Richard Mooneyhan WHITE ROCK, SC - James Richard Mooneyhan passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2011, at the Heritage at Lowman, White Rock, SC. Born on July 31, 1917, in Elliott, SC, he was the eighth child of Charles Green Mooneyhan and Essie Blanche Lindler Mooneyhan. A decorated Veteran of World War II, he was in the 502nd Engineers, Light Ponton Company serving in the European Theatre of Operation. On a two week pass during Tennessee maneuvers and knowing his company would be shipped out, he went home to Bishopville, SC, to marry his sweetheart, Mary Creola Stuckey. After a whirlwind honeymoon to Miami, Florida, he left his new bride at the train station in Atlanta to return to his unit for overseas deployment and did not return for 2 1/2 years. During this time, Jim participated in the invasion of Normandy on Omaha Beach for D-Day, prepared the reviewing stands for the liberation of Paris, and he rose to the rank of Captain during the Battle of the Bulge. Expecting 85% casualties on D-Day alone, he was especially proud that he was able to lead all but two of the 220 men to see home again. For his participation, he received five battle stars - Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Central Europe, and Ardenne-Alsace. He just had been notified by the French Embassy that he had received the French Legion of Honor medal which was to be presented by the French Ambassador in April. For 32 years, he worked at a "little oil company", ExxonMobil, serving as Plant Superintendent for the Charleston Terminal at the time of his retirement. He enjoyed living "on an island under an oak tree", James Island, Charleston, SC, for 56 years. He was an avid vegetable gardener receiving the status of Master Gardener from Clemson University in 1982. Known for his outgoing personality and his wood crafts, Jim like to make things out of scraps - like his "peach pit ducks" or his "tin can tin man". He had a full woodworking shop in his room at the Heritage at Lowman and was working on a wooden dog for is doctor at the time of his death. He is survived by two daughters, Linda Mooneyhan Haslett (Bill) of Winnsboro and Barbara J. Mooneyhan (Everett Davis) of Chapin, SC. He had six grandchildren, Patricia Meeks Smith of Centreville, VA, Julie A. Bristow (Cole) of Morganton, NC, Rusty D. Meeks (Michelle) of Suffolk, VA, Everett C. Davis (Aggie) of Blythewood, Chris Haslett (Sarah) of Charleston, SC, and William Haslett of Pensacola, FL. The apples of his eye were his 12 great-grandchildren. He also had many loving nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years and all nine of his brothers and sisters. The family wishes to thank his friends at the Heritage at Lowman, especially Fred, Frank, Norman and Tom and the staff. Hancock Elmore Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville is assisting the Family. Services will be on Sunday, January 23, at 1:30 at The Heritage at Lowman Chapel in White Rock with burial in Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery in Bishopville at 4 p.m. The family will receive visitors from 1 - 1:30 p.m., at the Hoefer Gallery at The Heritage at Lowman. A memorial service will be held at Bethany United Methodist of James Island at a later date. Memorials may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church of James Island, 1853 Maybank Highway, Charleston, SC 29412. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 21 to Jan. 22, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for James Mooneyhan

15 Entries

Peter Mitchell

January 15, 2023

God bless you sir. My father Robert Mitchell was in the Battle of the bulge also. The greatest generation for sure ....

February 9, 2011

Mr. Mooneyhan was a hero of mine befor I knew he was a hero of America. He will be missed,but with fond memories. Doug Dudderar and family, neighbors

January 26, 2011

Dear Barbara and Linda. I was truly saddened to learn of your dad's passing. I know all of will surely miss him. As a ww 2 comrad, I know he had a rough time during the Bulge. I have always had a lot of respect for him and his service to his country. His love for his wife, Mary, was always evident. May he rest in peace.
Joseph Jones

January 25, 2011

So very sorry to read of his death. I was hoping to speak to him of his WWII memories. I wish I had the opportunity to meet him.

Rebecca Mooneyhan

Jane Allen

January 25, 2011

Barbara,
It seems that his passing was a peaceful one. It still must be hard to let him go. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ellen Clark

January 25, 2011

To Jim's family members: I am sad to know that he has left us. I was one of the many members of the same Master Gardener's class in which Jim took part. We all shared much rapport and much interest in gardening and he and I often spoke of his time in service, since my husband was also Army.
You are fortunate to have had such a fine father, and it was a pleasure to know him. My thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Ellen Clark, Charleston, S.C

January 23, 2011

Barbara and Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. You are both in my prayers. I don't know if you remember me from Girl Scout Camp and then Columbia College, but I have fond memories of both of you.
Mary Lou Guthrie Sawyer
Chapin, SC

January 23, 2011

Barbara & Linda, just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul & Carole (Davenport) Haywood
Paducah, KY

Peter Mitchell

January 22, 2011

It was a honor and joy to know you Mr James Mooneyhan, You are back together with your wife now in God glory. Barbara and family I am so sorry for your lose and pray that God will heal your pain, Love in Christ,

Perry and Allyson Jeffcoat

January 22, 2011

We are so sorry about the death of Mr. Mooneyhan. We thank him for his service to our country for our freedom. We hope and pray that the family will find strength and comfort in your faith and your memories.

January 22, 2011

God bless this man. So very few of these real hero's left. I thank him for his service to his country. He fought and survived a real war and came home.

Eddie Padgett

January 22, 2011

I was sadden by the news of your Dad's Passing. I have many fond memories of him working in his garden and the work shed with his wood projects. I know you will miss him. God gave him the invitation to come home and he excepted it. don't be sad as he has been reunited with your mother and now they are smiling down upon yall.

January 21, 2011

Linda and Barbara, you and all the family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, The Wyche's, The Brush's and Margaret Eadie

Theresa and Bill Dinius

January 21, 2011

we are so saddened at the loss of your daddy. he has been a part of bethany church for so many years. He always had a story to share. we loved visiting him under the oak tree at his home. I loved going to the symphony when he couldn't use his tickets. your mom and dad were so thoughtful, kind, and loving Christians. They are truly missed. but I know your dad is grinning up there in heaven with his Lord and Savior and joined with his wife.

Charlenen Leon

January 21, 2011

Linda, Barbara and family so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a wonderful man. I learn so much from him and your mother. Loved helping him in his shed with all his projects. And the garden. This goes to show you don't put off today for tomorrow may never come. After receiving his Christmas card I told myself the next time I go to Charleston I as going to stop by and see him. I never got the chance. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Charlene P. Leon

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