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James Winston Strider

1926 - 2022

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1926

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2022

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James Strider Obituary

James Winston Strider Charleston - James Winston Strider, 95, of Charleston, SC, passed away January 19, 2022. He was born on January 21, 1926 in Mount Gilead, North Carolina, son of Lee Jesse Strider and Annie Burroughs Strider. He leaves behind a son, James W. Strider, Jr. Mr. Strider was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Thomas Lee Strider; his beloved wife of 70 years, Emily Durant Strider, and his much loved and continually missed daughter, Emily Rebecca Strider. He attended North Carolina State University, where he majored in Textile Management. He was a veteran of the US Navy and served in World War II in the Pacific Theater. Mr. Strider was employed by Commercial Credit Company, First National Bank and retired from Wachovia. He was a loving and devoted father and husband. Mr. Strider was active in the Charleston Exchange Club, The Hibernian Society and was a member of John Wesley United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to one of the following charitable organizations: The Friends of the Fisher House Charleston (https://friendsoffisherhousecharleston.org), Roper St. Francis Foundation (https://rsfhfoundation.org), The MUSC Foundation (https://giving.musc.edu/foundation), or Conquer Cancer (https://www.conquer.org). Arrangements by James A. McAlister, Inc. (843) 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2022.

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Shirley Mitchell

January 13, 2025

Thinking of you, dear Mr. Strider, Sr. on the 19th and the 21st. Shirley

Shirley Mitchell

January 1, 2025

Thinking of you, Dear Mr. Strider, today.

Shirley Mitchell

December 23, 2024

Thinking of you, Dear Mr. Strider, on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Shirley Mitchell

January 19, 2024

Remembering Dear Mr. Strider, Sr. You will always be treasured forever in my memory. In the hearts of those who loved you, you will always be there.

Shirley Mitchell

January 21, 2023

Today is your special day Dear Mr. Strider, I want to wish you a Happy Birthday in Heaven.

Shirley Mitchell

January 19, 2023

Remembering you, dear Mr. Strider on this day, the kind smile you always had for everyone and how much you enjoyed your vanilla milkshakes. Miss you, love you. Shirley

Shirley Mitchell

December 25, 2022

Dear Mr. Strider, you are in my heart on this Christmas Day, remembering you, miss you, love you. Shirley

Cheryl Martschink Leonard

January 23, 2022

JIm, Gary & I want to express our sympathy at the passing of Jim. Gary often picked him up to take him to Hibernian meetings and called and talked to him and your mom. Such a good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Cheryl & Gary

Shirley Mitchell

January 23, 2022

Mr. Strider, Sr. was so very dear to all of us. He will never be forgotten. I miss him, and I miss bringing him his vanilla milkshakes that he enjoyed so much. Mr. Strider, Sr. will be loved and remembered forever. Sincerely, Shirley Mitchell

Debbie Elliott Hanna

January 21, 2022

Jim, I am so sorry to see that your father has passed away so soon after your mother. I cannot imagine how difficult this is for you. I pray that the many rich memories their long lives gave you give you comfort now. Your family and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Debbie Elliott Hanna

Elton Carrier

January 21, 2022

Jim was my boss at First National Bank of S.C. He was a good leader & supporter of our dealer paper purchasing department of the bank. We were very profitable. The loss of his daughter was painful for all of us. He was a fine Christian man.

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