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James Rawlings Obituary

James "Jim" Richard Rawlings CHARLESTON - James "Jim" Richard Rawlings, 64, of Charleston, passed away on February 24, 2015 in his home. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 27 at Simplicity Lowcountry Cremation and Burial Services Inc. Jim was born in Charleston on March 23, 1950, a son of Alice Virginia Rawlings and Eugene Alvin Rawlings, Sr. Jim served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He was an electrician by trade and worked as an instrument technician for Kapstone Paper Mill for 23 years. He enjoyed genealogy, fishing, and playing the guitar. He was actively involved in coaching little league football for many years for Saint Andrews Parks and Playground and was recognized several times as coach of the year. Jim is survived by his children, Jami Rawlings Shorter, Jonathan Richard Rawlings (Susan), and David Michael Rawlings; grandchildren, Katherine Paige Rawlings, Alyssa Shiann Hutson, and Chase David Rawlings; and siblings, Jan Sedalik (Terry), Eugene Rawlings, Jr., Mike Rawlings, and Mark Rawlings. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 26 to Feb. 27, 2015.

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Washington

February 28, 2015

Sorry for your loss. May the GOD of love be with the family at this time of sadness.

Cindy Pirraglia

February 27, 2015

To Jim's Family & Close Friends:
Grief can be so hard, but special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. -

February 27, 2015

Jan my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on the death of your father. Sincerely June Nuttall, Snee Farm Pearls

Michael Davis

February 27, 2015

To the Family and Loved ones of James"Jim"Richard Rawlings.
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one.Jim was a great person who loved his Family,his Job and his Union Deeply.He will be Missed by all of his Brothers and Sisters as well.May the Good Lord be with you thru the Days to come and keep you strong.
With Deepest Sympathy,
The United Steel Workers;

Michael C. Davis
Vice President
U.S.W. Local 9-508

Michael Davis

February 27, 2015

To the Family and Loved ones of James "Jim" Richard Rawlings,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one.Jim was a great person and will be missed by all. May the Good Lord be with you and keep you strong thru the coming days.
With Deepest Sympathy,

From the Air Conditioning Crew at Kapstone Paper Mill in North Charleston;

Roy Bowling
Michael C.Davis
Helen Dixon
Rick Erickson

Sonya Johnson(Hemperley)

February 26, 2015

For Jami and family

Sonya Johnson(Hemperley)

February 26, 2015

I never knew Mr. Jim Rawlings, however having known Jami Rawlings Shorter, I am sure he was an amazingly wonderful man!

glenn shokes

February 26, 2015

A lot of good memories from high school. Jimmy was always one of the good guys. Always stood by his friends.

Costella Liggins

February 26, 2015

It was a pleasure and fun working with you for all the years. May God's light shine upon you and MAY YOU REST IN HIS HEAVENLY HOME.
"JUNIOR"

Anne (Flaherty) Worrell

February 26, 2015

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

Mary Cooper

February 26, 2015

My heart hurts for you and your familyJami. GODSPEED your healing. I loved your post on facebook. Your daddy is proud of you. God loves you and so do I.

Patrick Flaherty

February 26, 2015

Thinking of you and the family.
Love always, Pat

Linda Price

February 26, 2015

Jamie & family, I hope that you will find peace & comfort in the coming days. Your post on FB yesterday touched my heart and truly could not have been said any better, coming from a daughter!
Keep his memories close to your heart always. God Bless you all.

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