James-Demetre-Obituary

James Peter Demetre

Charleston, South Carolina

1935 - 2024

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October 5, 2024
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Charleston, South Carolina

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James Peter Demetre CHARLESTON - James Peter Demetre (Jimmy), 89, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 5, 2024. His Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, October 8, 2024 in the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, 30 Race Street at 1:00 pm. The...

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Loved family visits at the farm, and visits to your home and Folly Beach. Also, last get together reunions. He said, you look like Aunt Nell. And very true!

Mary Lee and John. I only knew Jimmy for a couple of months but truly enjoyed talking with him. His favorite topic was Folly Beach. You all's beach house was just in front of ours. Ours was the Neese family house. Joy Skipper Cornwell

Dear Michelle and Peter, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have known Jimmy almost my entire life through his close friendship with my father who was both Jimmy´s Godfather and then years later serving as Koumbaro at your parents wedding. As a kid I remember his helping me with homework in my father´s downtown store and then the best part--the ride home to Grove St in his big new car! He helped me grow up too with good advice after the untimely passing of my father. I tried to keep in...

Ron fondly remembers playing golf with Jimmy at the Miler golf tournaments. I always enjoyed being with him and Tula there as well. We send our deepest sympathy and prayers for comfort. Rest eternal grant him O Lord.

"Cousin" Jimmy, Memory eternal. You are the testament that family are not necessarily blood relation but those who love, support, and honor our lives and relationship. I was blessed to be with you by your side the night before your passage into the arms of our Lord. I knew the angels were coming to take their "good and faithful servant." Our families go back generations. I know you are joining all your loved ones in eternity, including my yiayia Virginia, papou George, mom and dad. Peace and...