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James Patrick Stearns Jr.

1953 - 2021

BORN

1953

DIED

2021

James Stearns Obituary

James Patrick Stearns, Jr. CHARLESTON - On Saturday, July 10, 2021, James Patrick Stearns, Jr., loving husband, father, brother and friend passed away at home surrounded by loved ones at the age of 67. Jim was born on September 16, 1953, in Orlando, Florida, to James and Irene (Kehus) Stearns. He followed Hugo to Charleston, SC, in 1989. On December 10, 2016, he married Julie (Maughan) Stearns. Jim was larger than life and filled every room as he entered. He never met a stranger. His passions included photography, golf, sports of any kind, he loved music, especially jazz. Jim was best known for his humor, quick wit, magnetic personality and absolute illegible text messages. He loved with his entire heart and soul. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Jim Sr. and Irene "Bea." He is survived by his wife, Julie; three children, Jamie, Mackenzie and Sydney; grandchildren, Bryce and Braxton; sister, Wendy; and niece, Shannon. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at St. Andrew's Parish Church, 2604 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414, at 5pm. Reception to follow at our home. Memorials may be made in Jim's honor to the ALSAC/ St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 13 to Jul. 14, 2021.

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Tim Atkinson

July 16, 2021

Great co worker while I was at ABC. His humor kept us all going.

Kelly & Tom Horne

July 16, 2021

I could write a book of all the fun times we had. You always knew how to put a smile on many faces. There definitely was never a dual moment being around you. You will always be in our heart´s! God Bless and rest easy now my friend... Our prayers are with Julie and family.

Heather & Breez

July 15, 2021

Stearns you were my best friend for 16 years...I will miss you everyday- never a dull moment with you to say the least! We had soooo many great times and most we don´t speak about.. hahaha We love you- just know that there isn´t any "paper trails" up there- give em´ hell- have a seat at the bar in heaven with Joe and Ms.Connie!! Thanks for being in our lives- you were one of the greats!

Owen Ward Sr

July 15, 2021

My condolences to the family . Been friends with Jimmy since we were kids in Arlington. Jim always kept everyone laughing and was larger than life.
May God Bless You and your family.

Sharon Tyler

July 15, 2021

We will all miss your never ending upbeat personality and all your silliness. It was such a pleasure to have known you. May God Bless

Todd Gross

July 15, 2021

What a wonderful soul gone way to early, Jim was one of the Greatest men I ever met his personality and Humor Glowed wherever he was, he brought many days of happiness to alot and he will be missed.
Until we meet again my brother keep em' smilin up there.

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St. Andrew's Parish Church

2604 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC

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