Mr. Brian Keith Scott "Donnie" James
Mr. Brian Keith Scott "Donnie" James
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Mr. Brian James Obituary
Mr. Brian Keith Scott “Donnie” James, 41, of Greenville, transitioned on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at his residence. Born in Westminster, he was a son of biological mother, Camillia Scott Jenkins (Christopher Barrett) and the late Randall Holden and his adopted mother, Marsha James.
Surviving, in addition to his mother: four sisters, Tiffany Wilkes of Anderson, SC, Nacole James and Nyembia Jenkins both of Greenville, SC and Krystal James of Kingstree, SC; three brothers, Michael (Lamika) Sloan and O’Stacy Jenkins both of Greenville, SC and Torry James of North Carolina; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 4:00pm, at Watkins Garrett & Woods Mortuary, with interment private.
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1011 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29605
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