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Gaffney, SC -James Allen Dell, Jr., 60, of 839 Ford Road, Lot 2, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at his residence.
Born in Elkhart, Indiana, he was the husband of Susan Willcox Dell and son of the late James "Jim" Allen Dell, Sr. and June Ann Kirby Dell. He was employed in textiles, loved fishing, yardwork and bonfires, and was of the Protestant faith.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Christopher Dell and James Dell, both of the home; a daughter, Denise McDonald (Michael) of Lincolnton, NC; two sisters, Lisa Lynn Owens and Kimberly Keller and husband, (C. R.), both of Gaffney; two grandchildren, Jacob Dell and Savannah Dell; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four grandchildren, Jeremiah McCraw, Josiah McCraw, Nicholas McCraw and Austin McCraw.
No services are scheduled.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.
The family will be at their respective homes.
An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com.
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