James Washington, Sr. departed this earthly life on Friday, October 14, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and loving children.
Mr. Washington was born October 5, 1929 in Sumter County. He was the oldest of twelve children born to the late Hopkins Washington, Jr. and Sally Ann Thomas Washington.
He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He was an avid gardener, farmer and mathematician. James was a faithful member of Orangehill Independent Methodist Church, where he was a member of the Senior Choir and Trustee Board for many years. He was an original member of the Gospel Group "The Golden Stars of Pinewood". He was a member of Manchester Lodge #143 for over 50 years and Manchester OES # 152 for over 25 years. He retired after 40 years of service from South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism as a Park Ranger at Poinsett State Park. He loved the Lord and his family, willing to help anyone he could with a smiling face.
His loving memories will always be cherished by his devoted wife of 67 years; Queen McCain Washington; four children, James (Mildred) Washington, Jr. of Wedgefield, SC, Johnnie (Brenda) Washington of Farmington Hills, Michigan, Catherine Washington of Wedgefield, SC and Lorine (Darrell) Alston of Woodbridge, VA; brothers, Harry Lee (Hattie) Washington, Matthew (Barbara) Washington, and Lewis (Sammie) Washington; sisters, Hattie Duncan, Rovenia Harris, Naomie (Henry) Polk, Sally (Marion) Green, and Susan Sims; grandchildren, Myers "Kirby" Thomas, Brain Washington, Tranel (Andronica) Alston, Kimberly Washington, Jervis J. Washington, Christopher Alston, Leslie Washington and Brittany Washington; thirteen great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, three step sisters, three step brothers, four brothers-in-law, five sisters-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Jervis Washington, brothers, Frank Washington, Hopkins Washington III, Leroy Washington; sisters, Dorothy Taylor and Lillian Wright.
Public Viewing will be held on Thursday October 20, 2016 from 2-5pm at Job's Mortuary.
Mr. Washington will be placed in the church on Friday at 10am for viewing until the hour of service.
Funeral Services will be held on Sat. Oct. 21 at 11am at Orangehill Independent Methodist Church, 3005 South Kings Highway, Wedgefield, SC with Pastor Constance Walker, Officiating and Elder Leroy Sims Jr, Presiding
Interment will follow in Orangehill Independent Methodist Church Cemetery
Family will be receiving friends at the home 7360 Pasture Road, Wedgefield, SC