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Family and friends are invited to a gathering from 3pm to 4pm at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, 303 South Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483, on Sunday, January 5th, 2025. A memorial service will begin at 4:00pm in the Chapel.
Jimmy was born on April 8th, 1947, in Orangeburg, SC, a son of the late Burness Eugene Bessinger and Ida Caroline Wetherington Bessinger. Jimmy was an avid outdoorsman, taking to the water every chance he had. He owned and operated Bessingers Backflow until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, relaxing on the Edisto river and most of all, playing guitar. He was an excellent guitarist and had an extensive collection of instruments. Jimmy loved all animals, especially his dogs.
He is survived by his loving son, Robert "Robbie" Bessinger (Melissa); his grandchildren: Brooke and Courtney Bessinger; a sister, Carol Brow (Larry); as well as is nieces and nephews: Blake Rhodes (Haley), Audra Rhodes and Jeremey Hall (Lynn Brown). He was preceded in death by his siblings: Burness "Burnie" Bessinger, Harriet Hall and Susan "Susie" Bessinger; as well as a nephew, Mark Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Charleston Animal Society, www. charlestonanimalsociety.org
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Gail Wheatley (Robbie´s aunt)
January 4, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy´s passing. Jimmy always had a love for animals, never passing up a chance to bring home a stray. Jimmy could always find the best toys at Christmas and birthdays.
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Lisa Capaci
January 3, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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