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The Honorable Clarence Lavern James

Passed 03/15/2026

Obituary For The Honorable Clarence Lavern James

Darlington, SC

The Honorable Clarence Lavern James, 80, husband of Barbara Sawyer James, died Sunday, March 15, 2026, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence, SC. He was born December 8, 1945, in Society Hill, SC. A son of the late Woodrow and Edna Louise Thomas James and the brother of Yvonne James Samuels.

Public viewing will be held 2:00 PM til 6:00 PM Friday, March 20, 2026, at Hines Funeral Home, 833 S. 6th Street, Hartsville, SC.

Celebration of life will be held 12 Noon Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 400 S. Main St., Darlington, SC 29532. Burial will follow in Bethesda Baptist Church Cemetery, 208 Church St., Society Hill, SC 29593.

The family will be receiving friends beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 4:00 PM til 6:00 PM daily, at his residence, 2261 Leavensworth Rd. Darlington, SC.

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Gary Brown sent The Peace Lily for The Honorable Clarence Lavern James - March 19, 2026

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Isaac d. Brailey jr sent Sweet Moments for The Honorable Clarence Lavern James - March 18, 2026

Prayers for family. God is too good to make a mistake. It was Vern's time. Only God knows. God will Keep you during this time, just lean on him. Vern was a friend from elementary school through high school and even till his death. I will always remember my special classmate 1963. Rest in peace my friend, your great job on earth is finish, continue showing love in heaven. RHS Classmate Bertha J. Smith

Bertha J. Smith

TO HAVE MET YOU WAS TO LOVE YOU. I ENJOYED EVERY MOMENT WITH YOU. OUR TALKS, OUR LAUGHS AND TO HEAR YOU SAY HEY BABY WHEN I ENTERED THE ROOM MADE MY NIGHTS AND DAYS A LITTLE BRIGHTER. TO SEE YOU GO WAS SOMETHING I WASN'T READY FOR. YOU WILL BE MISSED TREMENDOUSLY. I THANK YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR TRUSTING ME AND MY CO WORKERS TO CARE FOR YOU. TO THE FAMILY I EXTEND MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO YOU ALL. πŸ’™πŸ«ΆπŸΎπŸ’™

Cierra Johnson

I met Clarence while working as a narcotics inv. I could see the compassion and good will in him as he adjudicated his cases. He offered inspiration along with sentences to get the best out of everyone. His loss will never b replaced. He saw good in everyone.

Charles Wright

My deepest condolences to Barbara and all of the James Family. Laverne was a great friend and will certainly be missed. We were friends as children and that friendship lasted until he transitioned. Love and prayers for all of you who knew and loved him πŸ™πŸΏβ™₯️

Mary Deloris Bishop Hayes

To the James family at this difficult time, you are remembered in heartfelt prayers in the loss of Clarence, a classmate and lifelong friend. Wishing you blessings and peace.

Patricia McQueen Kenney

My condolences to the family and continue prayers.

Catherine Moore

We will all miss Clarence, but God called him home. You were with him when he said farewell and I know it filled his heart with joy. You have my deepest sympathy.

Mary Taylor

When the calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. Hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness.

Willeen Blakney

May your memories bring you comfort. My prayers and thoughts are with the family during this time.

Valencia Sanders Thomas

My condolences to the James family. God bless all of you.

Vondra H. Sparks

Thinking of you all with sympathy and care as you remember someone so special.

SaNyah Nivens

May GOD give you the strength to endure. With deep sympathy.

Queen McCall

My sincere condolences of grief and sorrow to The James Family in the passing of Clarence Lavern James. From my childhood through now as an adult, he's consistently demonstrated a humble, kind and patient spirit. He exemplified the statement "Love is, above all the gift of oneself." Rest in peace.

Delores McQueen Gaffney

May caring thoughts support you and may memories bring you comfort, now and always.Thinking of the James Family and wishing you peace in this time of remembrance

Varnee’ Risher-Cooper

My deepest condolences to the James family during this time of sorrow! Dr. Judith Salley(Classmate of Mr. Kenny James)

Judith Salley

Our sincere condolences to the family. May God strengthens each of you through this difficult time. Please allow our Comforter to comfort like only He can! Much love to the family.

Rev. Micrin R. & Sis. Geneva M. Copeland

My deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family. My God peace and love sustain you through this difficult time.

Letroy McFadden

My condolences and prayers for your family πŸ™

Jannie Bush Frazier

MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.

Woodrow James

Praying for the family God is with you in you sorrow

Edneatha McCall

Sending sincere condolences and prayers πŸ’ to the James Family...

Crystal Jackson

Rest in peace Mr. James

Carmen Henderson

Vern, I have such great memories when you visited Houston, Tx. You were always so kind to me. I will forever cherish those times. Prayers and condolences to the family.

Brenda D. Thomas

Praying for peace, comfort, and strength for you and your family. May the beautiful memories you shared bring you comfort in the days ahead.

Family of Willard and Juanita Montague

Our sincere condolences to the family /Clarence will be missed. May God bless and keep you πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ From Your classmate Mamie and the Williamson Family❀️❀️❀️❀️❀️

Mamie Ross Williamson

Clarence it was a pleasure knowing you you are loved by many and will be missed by many rest in peace Isaac d. Brailey.

Isaac d. Brailey jr

My heart is with you and your family. Praying that you feel God's peace surrounding you and his love carrying you through each moment. " Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." -Matthew 5:4

Your classmate, Mrs. Rosa M. Pierce

Rosa Pierce

He was a great man.I was glad to get to meet him. A couple years I was in the area. I stopped by his house. He took me and my mother out to breakfast He said my father was his favorite cousin.Otis James Senior

Otis James Jr

Kindness in Action πŸ™πŸ½

Sharon Sanders Haynes

It was a pleasure knowing you Judge. Our visits to South Carolina won't be the same. You will be missed.

Suzy and Micah

Suzy

Gratitude.

Only our Creator knows our life's mission time-line.

I'm grateful for the time spent on visits with my Uncle Vern. The wisdom he shared with me as a nephew was timeless and insightful. I learned important life lessons from observing him with the general public and other family members.

His dogmatic personality included elements of hospitality, kindness and a deep connection with the concerns of others.

I thanked him yesterday and the Lord today for having an Uncle like him.

Nephew,

Chuck

#kappaalphapsi

#vietnamveteran

Chuck James, II

Rest in peace our friend while Angels sing thee to your sleep! πŸ’˜, David & Tess

David & Tessa Sawyer

Judge James will always hold a special place in my heart he was always giving me,my family,church family sweet potatoes, collards,peaches, most of all a warm smile and compliments, words of wisdom in our Sunday School class. May God continue to be with his family, as you go through this sorrow.

Betty L Jackson

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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