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Obituary For James "Baldy" Priestley

Mr. James E. Priestley, age 76, of Apple Orchard Road Clinton SC; went to be with the Lord on Tuesday December 8- surrounded by his loved ones.

James, affectionately known as "Baldy" to his family and friends was born November 14, 1944 in Laurens County. He attended Bell Street High School and retired from the Timkin - Torrington Company. He then began his own flooring company- Priestley Flooring and worked side by side with his love the late Carolyn Simpson.

Baldy Priestley will be missed by his bonus children:Rhonda Wilson of Simpsonville, Wanda (William) Delaine of Clinton, James (Zelda) Simpson of Newberry, Chauncy(Melissa) Simpson of Summerville and Jesse T. Simpson of the home; his siblings: Susan Priestley, Rosa P. Nelson and Oscar L. Priestley all of Clinton and Darius Priestley of Spartanburg; 10 grandchildren , 11 great- grandchildren and many other loving relatives and friends.

Guest Book

Annette Bain and Family

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Sincere condolences to family of James "Baldy" Priestley. My siblings and I remember him as James Edward when we were young and he and Carol would come up from "down south" to visit our grandma Rose. Our mom would bring us to the when they were visiting. This is the first year since our grandma rose passed that i and my sister Lillie tried reconnecting with James. Glad we had some conversations before he passed. Rest In Peace Cousin. Your cousin, Sherry

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Mr. James and Carolyn were very nice and a loving couple. They were my neighbors and I enjoyed them. Sorry for your lost. Brenda Simmons, children and grandchildren

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To our family, The Priestley Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as Baldy is put to rest. Baldy was a caring person who shared his love with many. The love and memories we shared as our nephew and dear cousin will always be in our hearts! We give God all the Glory and Praise for his life. God's Blessings Always! Mrs. Elizabeth R. Young, Shirley Y. Jenkins, Willie Young and Curtis Young

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Geraldine Taylor I enjoy working with both Baldy and Carolyn at Torrington (Timkens) and know the entire family very well. My sincere condolences to the families.

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Brenda Hartline Townsend

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To the Family of "Baldy", I worked with Baldy and Carolyn many years out at Torrington-Timkin and later on at Second Baptist Church in Laurens, SC.Baldy was a very Special Fellow. We were all and still are just like Family. I am Praying for all of you now and in the Days to come that our Lord will continue to Comfort you all as you walk through this Valley. Continue to Hold on to our Lord. He will make a Way.

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