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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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09/18/1940 – 03/16/2021
North
Funeral Services
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Greeleyville, on Monday, March 22, 2021.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4550 Montgomery Ave., Suite 1100 N., Bethesda, MD, 20814.
Douglas Austin James, 80, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at his residence in North, SC.
Mr. James was born September 18, 1940, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Austin King James and Dell McKnight James. He attended Clemson University and graduated from Columbia Business College. He also served in the Army National Guard and Reserves, where he logged over 21 parachute jumps. Doug enjoyed a successful career in sales with Clairol, Bristol-Myers for nearly 20 years, and later Igloo Corporation.
Doug was an avid outdoorsman and a devoted family man. He built the James Cabin on the Black River, which became a treasured gathering space for family and friends near and far. Spending time at the cabin with loved ones, including his dogs, hunting, and fishing were his bliss.
Preceded in death is the love of his life and wife of 55 years, Lorena Cook James, and his sister Gail “Cookie” Kellett. Surviving are daughter, Kelly James (Kyle) Draganov, of James Island; son, Bryan Douglas James, of North; granddaughter, Isabella Draganov, of James Island; and brother, Jerry James, of Salters.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Greeleyville, on Monday, March 22, 2021. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4550 Montgomery Ave., Suite 1100 N., Bethesda, MD, 20814. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com.
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Kelly and Bryan, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad so soon after your Mom in November. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Your Mom, Lorena, and I are cousins. My Dad was Ross Terrell from Hartsville.
Love to your family, Kathy Terrell McFarland
So sorry. He was the epitome of someone who loves his family, his dogs, and his life. A classic low country man who represented the characteristics of the finest of our generation. God rest his soul
Kelly and Bryan: Your Dad and I had all of our grade school years together and spent many hours on the practice field, in class, and in later years at the James cabin. One of my best memories was a weekend at the river with he and Sammy and I reliving earlier times. I am so sorry for your and our loss. He was truly a devoted husband, father, and brother and will be sorely missed.
Cherish and Remember the good times as they were learning experience
Kelly and Bryan:
Sending deepest sympathy. Doug is my first cousin and I talked with him several weeks ago. This is a shock and so sorry as Lorena’s death was so recent. They were a great couple. Doug was in our wedding 61 years ago! Good memories of his love of cooking! Wishing you peace.
Hazel Johnson Nichols and JimHazel John
I last saw your parents in May of 2019 at my mother’s (Alma Gamble Dupont) funeral in Florence. I will always remember them as sweet and gracious people. God bless.
Denise duPont and Bruce Sachs
Kelly and Bryan,
Again, I want to express my deepest sympathy to you and your entire
family.
Doug remained a ‘true’ friend through 54 years, 28 of which we worked together.
He leaves me with many, many fond memories which will always bring a smile to
my face. He will be missed by many.
Rest in peace my dear friend.
Kelly, Kyle, Bella and Bryan, and family. I’m so sorry for the profound loss you must feel. Try to cherish all the wonderful memories and all the years you did have him in your lives. XO.
Kelly and Bryan, my prayers are for angels to lift you up. I know your parent are reunited in heaven.
Your parents were always present. They showed us all the way life should be lived. I have so many great memories of your dad. I am thankful for them all.
He will be missed.
Kelly and Bryan, my heart aches for both of you in the loss of both your parents. They were each special in so many ways and what an example they were as a loving couple to all who knew them! Doug and I were in high school together and I always had such fond memories of him. Lorena and I became friends and she was always so dear to me and one of my best friends ever!! I know you both have wonderful memories of them both!! As you grieve not having them with you, celebrate your dad and your mom and all the wonderful moments you shared with them both!! Much love and many hugs to you both!!
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad and Mom were such warm and loving people. I worked with you dad for many years at Igloo. He was such a great human being. I will forever remember his joyful spirit as I am sure you will too. Praying for your family at this difficult time.
Saddened to learn of Doug’s passing. We worked together as managers at Bristol- Myers. Doug was a great manager and was well respected by his peers.
One of the great storytellers of all time and would keep us laughing. Some of the stories might even have been true. One of my regrets in life was never being able to visit the famous”River House” he referred to so often. Truly wonderful friend.
Rest In Peace my friend