Washington Carver James

Washington Carver James, affectionately known as “Carver”, departed this earthly life on Saturday Morning, October 13, 2018 at McLeod Heath Hospital where he made his final call, “Oh Most Kind Heavenly Father, once again calling on Your High and Holy Name”, before entering into eternal rest. Carver was born on November 27, 1941 in Rimini, South Carolina, one of twelve children to the late Samuel Allen James, Jr. and the late Julia Fairy James. Carver received his formal education in the public schools of Sumter County, South Carolina and was a graduate of Manchester High School, Class of 1962, and also received educational training from Sumter Technical College. Carver accepted Christ at an early age and had a long-term affiliation with Antioch AME Church, where he served as a Steward for several years, in addition on various church boards. At the time of his death he was a member of Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era and received various awards for his military service. Carver was employed by Williams Furniture, Exide, and Federal Mogul. In addition, he was a self-employed trucker, farmer and electrician. Carver was a jack of all trades. He believed in hard work and helping others. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He also had a love for outdoor life, to include tending to plants, other vegetation and animals. He was a member of the Silver Masonic Lodge #35 and the New Hope Royal Arch #38. In 1972 he married the late Elizabeth Lucas James and three children joined this union, Wilma Rochelle James Blake, Carver Antonio James, and Carlos Lorenzo James. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Lucas James, his parents, Samuel Allen and Julia Fairy James, his siblings: Sammie James III, Julia B. Boyd, Wiley P. James, William Penn James, Harold James, Clyde and Rhinehart Morris. He leaves to cherish his memories, his children: Wilma Rochelle James Blake, Carver Antonio (Tamikka) James all of Sumter, SC, Carlos Lorenzo (Lawinza) James of Manning, SC, Brent A. Briggs, Brittany N. Briggs, Brandon C. Briggs all of Pinewood, SC, Washington Carver (Shelby) James II, Sumter, SC; Eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five siblings: Alice (Joseph) Cummings of Summerville, SC, Ruth D. James, Saymon (Daisy) James, Florance J. Knight , Wilkie James, Adraine (Mackey) DesChamps of Pinewood, SC and a host of other relatives and dear friends.

Washington Carver James

November 27, 1941 - October 13, 2018