Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
James Threadgill
1935 - 2026
FUNERAL HOME
UPCOMING SERVICE
James Threadgill Obituary
November 19, 1935 - March 11, 2026
Columbia, South Carolina - James "Ray" Threadgill, age 90, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on March 11, 2026, after courageously battling cancer.
Born on November 19, 1935, in Ansonville, North Carolina, he was the son of Nancy Della Simpson Ponds and Fred David Threadgill. Ray served in the US Army as a Paratrooper for the 82nd Airborne Division.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ann Joy Peake Threadgill; his children, Vickie Rae Threadgill, Tommy Reid Threadgill (Tammy), Howard "Mike" Haltiwanger (Donna), Jeffrey "Jeff' Kent Haltiwanger (Dawn), Mark Legare Haltiwanger (Teresa); 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren, all of whom brought him immense joy. Ray is also survived by his brother, Jack Threadgill (Juanita) of Covington, Georgia.
He was preceded in death by his daughters, Ava Grace Threadgill, Nancy Lee Threadgill Cook; his son, James Ray "Junior" Threadgill, Jr.; his brother, Fred David Threadgill Jr. (Mary Ann) of Charlotte, North Carolina, and his grandchildren, Tommy Reid Threadgill, Jr. and Brian Ray Payne.
A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Powers Funeral Home with burial to follow in Greenhaven Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Stewart Kidd will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1-2 pm at the funeral home. Sign the online register at www.powersfuneralhome.net
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memorial Events
for James Threadgill
Funeral services provided by:
Powers Funeral Home - Lugoff832 Ridgeway Rd PO Box 65, Lugoff, SC 29078
Memories and Condolences
for James Threadgill
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in James Threadgill's name
People and places connected with James
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support James's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor James Threadgill's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
