James Wardlaw

James "Rick" Wardlaw, 60, of 1244 Relax St., husband of Ann Tucker Wardlaw, passed away December 25, 2008 at his home. He was a very loving father and grandfather, better known as "PaPa."

Born in Conestee, he was a son of the late James Curtis, Sr. and Margaret Ross Wardlaw. He was formerly employed with L.W.T. Construction in Greer and a member of Moose Lodge #749.

Surviving are his wife of the home; sons, Jeff Bishop of Piedmont, Michael Wardlaw of the home; daughter, Amanda Wardlaw Blackwell and husband, Steve of Greenville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lanny and Becky Wardlaw of Belton, Donnie and Peggy Wardlaw of Greenville, Bruce and Wanda Wardlaw of Travelers Rest; brother, Ken Wardlaw of Greenville; sister and brother-in-law, Pam and Steve Cater of Fountain Inn; grandchildren, Brian and Taylor Bishop, Hannah, Haven, and Henslee Blackwell; special friends, Chris Tucker, Ronald Abercrombie, Vernon Ennis.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Gray Mortuary Chapel, Pelzer. Burial will follow in Greenville Memorial Gardens.

The family is at the home and will receive friends 12:30-2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Evergreen Skills Disability and Special Needs, 364 Evergreen Skills Rd., Laurens, SC 29360.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.graymortuary.com.