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James Raiford King Jr.

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James Raiford King, Jr MYRTLE BEACH - James Raiford King, Jr, 77, of Myrtle Beach, SC passed away on Tuesday May 14th, 2019 at the Hospice House of Laurens County. He was the son of the late James Raiford King, Sr and Sarah White Fant. Surviving are his children, Sherri (King) Hollenbeck of Cumming, Ga; Daphne King of Murrells Inlet, SC; Pam (King) Kenley of Myrtle Beach, SC; Raiford Kind of Murrells Inlet, SC and Jody King of Florence, SC. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Bailey McCurdy of Irondale, AL; Chloe King of Charleston, SC; Garrett Hollenbeck of Cumming, GA; Aiden Shirley of Murrells Inlet, SC; Luxee King of Pawleys Island, SC; Chandler Smithart of Myrtle Beach, SC and Elway King of Florence, SC. He is also survived by his 3 sisters and brother, Judy (King) Boozer of Enoree, SC; Nathalie (Fant) Eison of Columbia, SC; Mary Fant of Columbia, SC and Dr. John Fant of Lexinton, SC. He was predeceased by his sisters Becky King Crook and Cathy Fant. South Carolina Cremation Society is assisting the family with the arrangements. A celebration of life will be held at a later date with close family.

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Published by The State on May 22, 2019.

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Rhonda Daniels

May 25, 2019

Jim and I loved Jimmy. He had an incredible family. His children, Sherry, Pam, Daphne, and Raiford enriched our lives as they grew up in Surfside Beach. They made my children a part of their family.
Fun times Always.
Rhonda and Jim Daniels

May 23, 2019

My sincere condolence to you and your family. May you find comfort in the words at Jeremiah 29 :11,12. Rebecca

Pat

May 22, 2019

I am very sorry for your loss. I hope your hearts are filled with loving memories and may you find comfort in knowing that God will bind up the broken-hearted and comfort those who mourn. Isa. 61:1,2

William Ouzts

May 22, 2019

I want forget jimmy , We all play on the Pony League at Hand Junior High. He was a good pitcher on the team. Also we finish High School together. We will miss him. I am sorry for the Family
Loss. I will keep the family in my prayers.

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