Larry B. James Sr.

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Larry James Obituary

JAMES, Larry Mr. Larry B. James, Sr., 66, of Charleston, SC entered into eternal rest on Monday afternoon, May 2, 2005. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday morning, May 5, 2005 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad St., Chas. Interment will follow in Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River Rd., Chas. Family and friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth St. Mr. James, beloved son and father, was born June 3, 1938 in Shelby, NC. He was the son of F. Bernie James and the late Virginia W. James. He is survived by his father, F. Bernie James and his wife, Delores; his children, Katie Kegel and her husband, Scott; Helen O'Leary and her husband, Jason; and Larry James, Jr.; grandchild, Parsons Kegel; sister, Janet Maguire and her husband, Ron. He was a graduate of High School of Charleston and received a BS from Wofford College. Among his many accomplishments, Mr. James was the President of James Oldsmobile and James Hyundai, the President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the President of the SC Automobile Association, the Chairman of the USO and served on the Board of the Housing Authority. Mr. James was an active member of the Hibernian Society, Sertoma Club, Advertising Federation, Navy League, Chas. Elks Club, Exchange Society of Chas., and St. David's Society. He was an active parishioner at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. He was very dedicated to the choir at the Cathedral as well as in his youth, at Bethel Methodist Church. Flowers will be accepted or memorials offered in his memory to The Arthritis Foundation, 10 N. Forest Beach, Seacrest 2306, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 or to the choir of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad St., Charleston, SC 29401. Condolences may be sent to the James family via www.mcalister-smith.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on May 4, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Larry James

11 Entries

John Drawdy, Jr

May 7, 2005

Dear James Family,

We wish you our deepest sympathies with the passing of Larry. I was only an acquaintance but my father worked for Larry at James Oldsmobile and always spoke highly of him. Larry treated my father and all of his employees with the respect and dignity characteristic of the leader he was. Larry and his father graciously attended my father's funeral and it meant very much to my family. May he rest in peace.

John B. Drawdy, Jr.

Bob Clyburn

May 6, 2005

Bernie and Janet,

So sorry to hear of Larry's death. I remember many good times around Bethel when we were young. His voice was a good one to hear when all of us youngsters would sing, and his personality made him always a joy to be around. All who loved him will miss him. It is good to remember so much. Bob

Janis Majewski

May 6, 2005

Dear Larry,

It is with a heavy heart that I write to you on the passing of your father. Please know you are always close in thought and are especially so during this sad time. My prayers are with you and your family.

Love, Janis

Charles Garrett, MD

May 6, 2005

To the James family,

I was saddened to learn of Larry's death. We were students at Wofford together and sang in the Glee Club. After graduation, I bought several cars from him when I came to Charleston. I know he will be missed by all.

Charles L. "Buddy" Garrett, MD

Brian and Hannah Majewski

May 5, 2005

Dear Larry:

We are so sorry to learn of your father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Brian, Hannah, and Ashley

Bernie Grant

May 5, 2005

I am saddened to hear of Larry's passing. I have enjoyed his company and conversations at Hibernian and other meetings. He will be missed.

Charlie Szad

May 4, 2005

Bernie & Janet

I have a lot of fond memories and respect for the James Family and the staff at James Olds. Inc. During the years I was employed there we had a lot of comradre and were an awesome team in the automobile business.

I convey to you my deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers during this time of the passing of Larry.

William Tate, M.D.

May 4, 2005

Larry, I am so sorry to learn of your father's passing. I remember exchanging Boykin Spaniel stories with him when I lived on Elliott Street.

I hope you are well. William Tate, M.D.

Marie Majewski

May 4, 2005

Dear Larry:

We were very saddened to hear of the death of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.

Aunt Birdie and Uncle Michael

Butch & Pat Howard

May 4, 2005

Sorry to hear about Larry's passing the family is in our thoughts and prayer

Kay and Pat Herron

May 4, 2005

We are so very sorry to read the news about Larry's passing. May God comfort you and sustain you at this difficult time.

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