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In Memory of
James Dow "Jimbo" Harrelson
1951 - 2015
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Gene & Cathy Gremley posted a condolence
Friday, April 26, 2019
To the family of Jimbo. I'm sorry for your loss.
I'd like to share a story on how My wife and I met Jimbo. We were on vacation (we're from Illinois) in 1976
and had just driven up from Flordia. We had no particular plans as far as what or where we wanted to go.
Having already checked into a motel near Myrtle beach. We drove to a park boarding the ocean near Pawleys Island. While I rested under the shade of a tree. My wife took my daughter and son out for a walk. They met a guy who struck up a conversation with my wife. He invited us to the house he was staying at on the ocean front.
The house reminded me of an old paddle boat in the way it was constructed. There he introduced us to the owners son Jimbo. He invited us to stay for lunch. Then he offered to put us up for the night. We went back to the motel and picked up our luggage and went back to the house. He was having several of his and his sisters friends staying there. But he said we could spend the night in the house next door. Turned out that's where his parents stayed when they came up for the weekend. We slept in the lower level.
We spent several hours visiting with him and his friends,until they left to go see the Almond Brothers in concert. Unfortunately we had to leave the next morning to start back home.
I never forgot the kindness that Jimbo showed my wife and I. And I did get to see him once more when he came up to take some classes at the National institute of dry cleaning in Joliet Illinois. He spent a night at my condo and we ended up going to a blues club somewhere on the south side of Chicago. We were the only white guys in the place. But the main attraction was I believe Muddy Waters. But I could be mistaken.
The way I found out about Jimbos passing is I was playing online poker and there was a guy with the name Jimbo NC. So I searched on yahoo and found his obituary.
Both my wife And I are saddened at his loss. His random act of kindness has stayed with us through all these years. The world was definitely a better place with him in it.
With sincerest regards,
Gene & Cathy Gremley
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JoAnn Wilson posted a condolence
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Kim, I was so saddened to hear about Jimbo's death. He was a good boss, and a kind man who never spoke about the troubles he was going through. I will always remember his kindness to me & my family. My heart goes out to you and your family.
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Doug Nix posted a condolence
Friday, April 17, 2015
Kim, I literally just learned of Jimbo's death a few minutes ago. I am so sorry. Please know that I am praying for you and your family. I cannot imagine the deep hurt and loss you must feel. I'm praying that God's grace, love and comfort will minister to and guard your heart in very real and sustaining ways.
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NANCY MEARES posted a condolence
Thursday, April 16, 2015
So Sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Harrelson. It was an honor working with him during my time at Sumter Laundry & Cleaners. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Jo Baker posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Please know that you all are in my prayers and thoughts at this sad time. Lynn called me with the news of Jimbo's death last Friday. I have fond memories of him and Earl cooking those fishes at your place at Pawleys. His spirit of fun and friendship live on in you...he was a great person and is missed by many. Always, Jo
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Michael E posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
I came to admire and respect Jimbo as a great son and a brother and a father and an uncle in the short time that I knew him years ago. He was one of the kindest and most generous people that I've ever met. He was a positive influence on me as I'm sure he was for countless others. I will think of him and his beautiful family often.
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Dan Vermillion posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Marianna MacIntyre posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2015
Kim, You are Miss Alice are in my thoughts, particularly today and I will continue to lift you both in my prayers. All my love & strength, Marianna [Lucy Tison MacIntyre's (Bennettsville) daughter]
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Donna Stern Magaro posted a condolence
Monday, April 13, 2015
Thoughts and prayers go out to Jimbo's loved ones for the loss of such a special man. Kim, the memory of seeing Jimbo in the hall in Columbia's Baptist Hospital almost 28 years ago is just like yesterday;you and I had just had our first children, and his face said it all. He will be missed by so many.
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Annie Mae Davis posted a condolence
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Whatsoever soothes your spirit, Comforts your soul and Brings you Peace... That is what is wished for you at this difficult time In My Deepest Sympathy Annie Mae Davis & Family
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Randy B. posted a condolence
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Kim, I am so sorry to hear of your husband's death. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Inge Sanok posted a condolence
Sunday, April 12, 2015
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Sincerely , Inge Sanok
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Beth Coker posted a condolence
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Jimbo was such a good boss to me and later, a friend. It gave me great comfort knowing that he said I had a job to come back to anytime. I am just sorry I didn't know the struggle and battle he was going through. Rest easy, my friend. God has taken you home. Kim, I know that God will give you the strength that you need to get through the days to come. He will give you the comfort and peace that you need. Hold close the wonderful memories of good and special times, and know the Lord is with you. Hannah and Dow, your dad was such a special man and had so much compation for the people that worked for him. I pray that God gives you lasting memories of your dad. Be close to your mom, as she will need you more now than ever before. Dear Lord please be with the entire Harrelson family and give them comfort, as only you can. Amen
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Ingrid Evans Simmons posted a condolence
Sunday, April 12, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. May God grant you comfort an peace.
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R Brown posted a condolence
Sunday, April 12, 2015
I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in the resurrection promise at John 5:28,29 that reads; "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all that are in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out."
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Stewart Bauknight posted a condolence
Sunday, April 12, 2015
So sad and sorry about Jimbo. He was always kind and glad to see us, optomistic and cheerful. We will miss him. Our thoughts and best wishes are for you, Kim, and his fanily. We love you. Stewart and Cheryl
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