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1933
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2019
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James Boiter Obituary
Bill was born on July 15, 1933 in Laurens County, South Carolina to Winston Talmedge and Janie Lou (Ridgeway) Boiter. A proud 1956 graduate of Clemson (A&T College) University as an Industrial Engineer, Bill spent his career as an engineer, executive and then teacher in various positions of the textile industry, including president of United Spinners, Inc., in Lowell, NC. On June 12, 1954, he married his childhood sweetheart, Joyce Elaine McLemore, and they spent the next 53 years together, before her passing in 2007.
Bill had a passion for life, his family and for teaching. After leaving a successful career as a management consultant and textile executive, Bill spent 10 years teaching textile management at Gaston College in Belmont, and around the state. He also taught bible school for many years at First Baptist Church of Cramerton, and then taught weekly bible studies at Mayworth Apartments and also Carillon Assisted Living before becoming a resident there. His last residence was Terrace Ridge in Gastonia. He was a member of the Belmont Lion's Club, and served as Deacon and officer at First Baptist Church for many years. He was known for his quick wit, his loving and infectious personality, and his kind and compassionate spirit to everyone, as well as for a good story or two about almost anything - especially Clemson Football, his time as a student there, and life growing up in a small town in the south.
Bill was preceded in death by his father, his mother, and his loving wife, Joyce. He is survived by his two children, Jacqueline B. Sloan (Jacque) and James William Boiter, Jr. (Jamey), his daughter-in-law, Katherine M. Boiter, his five grandchildren: Elaine L. Sloan (Laney) and husband, David G. Pruett, III; John W. Sloan (Bill) and wife, Jocelyn K. Sloan; Carol B. Andrews and husband, Wilson M. Andrews, Daniel J. Boiter, Nathaniel J. Boiter (Nathan), 3 great-grandchildren: Madeline N. Sloan (Maddie), Emma O. Sloan, and Lindsay E. Pruett, numerous nieces and nephews, and many, many friends in the community.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Carillon Assisted Living of Cramerton and of Terrace Ridge Assisted Living of Gastonia for their loving care of "Mr. Clemson".
A visitation will be held at McLean's Funeral Home in Belmont, NC on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 11:00 am at the First Baptist Church of Cramerton with Dr. David Julen officiating.
A graveside service will follow at Evergreen "A Quiet Place".
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Leanna Bradshaw
August 15, 2019
I am so sorry to hear about his passing. I was one of his caregivers at terrace ridge. Every day when I would come in, he'd hold my hand and say, Hey, my girl. He often gave me advice and reminded me of how appreciative he was of me. His kind words reassured me that this is the work I want to do for the rest of my life. My prayers are with all of his loved ones. We lost a wonderful soul, and he will be missed tremendously.
Bill Morse
August 13, 2019
Jamey, Jackie and families,
Our heartfelt sympathy for all of you in the passing of your Dad.We were first cousins. I have always admired and loved Bill so much. I was very close to his Mom & Dad. God please bless each of you with peace and
comfort.
With love,
Bill & Christine Morse
Ninety Six, S. C.
Kathy Ogle
August 13, 2019
Mr. Bill was one of the most precious people I've ever known. I enjoyed his Bible Study classes at Mayworth for years. He was so knowledgeable about the Bible, and his lessons each week filled me with the word of God. After he had to give it up, he still called me weekly to tell me how much he missed all of us and to ask how everyone was. He never failed to send a Christmas card either. He was an true blessing in my life and I'll always be a better person because of his influence. May he rest in peace and I for one will always carry his memory in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this delicate time.
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