Charleston, South Carolina
CANTWELL, III, James James Richard Cantwell, III, 75, of Charleston entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at the Hospice Center in Mt. Pleasant. The relatives and friends of James R. Cantwell, III are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM, Saturday, May 26, 2007 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be in St. Lawrence Cemetery at a later date.The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Rosary to be recited at 7:30 PM this Friday evening at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Jimmy was born in Charleston on May 15, 1932, the son on James Richard Cantwell, Jr. and Helen Elizabeth Thompson Cantwell. and attended Charleston High School and Murray Vocational School. He served in the U.S. Army as a Corporal during the Korean War and also served in the U.S. Air Force as an Airman 2nd Class. Jimmy recently received a Korean War Medal at a ceremony on the Yorktown. He was a Detective with the City of Charleston Police Department and retired after thirty years of faithful service. Jimmy knew when he had to follow the letter of the law and when to follow his heart. He was a member of Fraternal Order of the Police - Silver Bears, B.P.O. Elks Lodge #242, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, and the Charleston Rifle Club. Jimmy was the husband of the late Patricia Earle Clark Cantwell. Surviving are two sons, James Richard "Bubba" Cantwell, IV and his wife, Kelly, of James Island, and David G. Cantwell of James Island; two daughters, Geralyn C. Boxx and her husband, Thomas, of James Island, and Christine C. Rumsey and her husband, Kevin, of Gainesville, FL; twelve Grandchildren; three Great Grandchildren; two brothers, Donald Cantwell of Charleston and Allen Cantwell of Charleston; as well as many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Building Fund, 5 St. Teresa Dr., Charleston, SC 29407, the Hospice of Charleston, Inc., 3870 Leeds Ave, Suite 101, North Charleston, SC 29405, or to the Fraternal Order of the Police c/o Charleston Police Dept., 180 Lockwood Blvd., Charleston, SC 29403. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. McALISTER FUNERAL HOME 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
Read MoreI will always remember Jimmy. He rushed me to the hospital after an accident 40 years ago. Years later he taught me and other rookies how to deal with the public. He was one of a kind, and will be missed by many.
Arthur Brouthers
June 01, 2007 | Charleston, SC
We were so very saddened to hear of the loss of your dad. I could tell from our conversations at Sunday School how much you loved and cared for him. Please know you and your family are in our prayers.
Roy and Martha Fox
May 30, 2007 | Charleston, SC
We want to express our deepest condolences to the family of Jimmy Cantwell, and in particular to his brother Don, and also daughter Christine.
Ilse and Alvaro Perea
May 26, 2007 | Greenville, SC
When I visited my daughter Paige and her family, we always went for a walk and always stopped by to speak to Mr. Jim. He was such a kind man and he was so good to Kilbey and Spencer. They share your grief and I do too. I pray you will find comfort in good memories. Blessings, peace and love from Lunenburg County, Virginia.
Betsy Long
May 26, 2007 | Lunenburg, VA
We lived 6 houses down from Mr. Jim and my children (and we) loved him. He always had a candy bar for the boys and a biscuit for our dog. And he always wanted to know when Kilbey would outgrow his mom and if Spencer's eyes were still blue. We have all missed having him on our block and will continue to do so. We miss little Clifford too! May peace and happy memories be with all of you.
Sincerely, Paige, Chuck, Kilbey and Spencer McCormick (Kilo the dog, too)
Paige McCormick
May 25, 2007 | Charleston, SC
I met Mr. Cantwell as the Secretary of Charleston Metro FOP Lodge #5. He was a dedicated member, and a sweet, kind man who will be dearly missed.
Sherri Rowan
May 25, 2007
Sorry to here about the lost of Cantwell. I was a dispatcher and thought him to be a wonderful person. I know he will be dearly missed.
Marian Wells
May 25, 2007 | Summerville, SC
You are in our thoughts and prayers!
With lots of Love,
Mrs. Cantwell's 2nd grade class
Cantwell's 2nd Grade Class 2006-2007
May 25, 2007 | Charleson, SC
