JAMES ANTHONY
James Anthony, 68, affectionately known as "L J," was called to rest on Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia.
Born on July 7, 1948, in Sumter County, he was a son of Martin V. and Jessie Mae Anthony Burroughs. He attended the public schools of Sumter County. He was employed by Sumter School District 2, until his health failed. L J became a member of Goodwill Presbyterian Church USA at an early age.
He leaves to cherish his memories: a daughter, Margaret (Jermery) McDowell-Williams of Lynchburg; two sisters, Rose "Wree" Burroughs and Mary Jane Burroughs, both of Florence; a stepbrother, Nathaniel (Rebecca) Burroughs of Lynchburg; one sister-in-law, Barbara Toney Burroughs of Lynchburg; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; five aunts; 17 nieces and nephews; a host of other relatives and friends.
Homegoing services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Goodwill Presbyterian Church USA, 295 N. Brick Church Road, Mayesville, with the Rev. Richard Dozier, pastor, eulogist.
The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of his sister, Mary Jane Burroughs, 518 Clyde St., Apartment B, Florence.
The remains will be placed in the church at noon.
The procession will leave at 12:10 p.m. from the home.
Burial will be in the Goodwill Presbyterian Churchyard cemetery.
These services have been entrusted to the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.
Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com.
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