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James Montgomery, Jr.

Passed 11/22/2021

Obituary For James Montgomery, Jr.

Manning, SC

Elder James Montgomery Jr., son of the late James Montgomery Sr. and Anna H. Montgomery, was born December 3, 1962 in Lake City, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by a brother, Earnest Montgomery and a sister, Patricia Singletary.

He received his formal education in the Florence County School District III and a 1980 graduate of Lake City High in Lake City South Carolina. After graduating, he attended DeVry University and later joined the Armed Forces of The United States. He was the owner of Quality Termite and Pest Control. In his youth, he attended Deep River Holiness Church in Lake City, South Carolina and afterward joined the Deliverance Temple Churches of America Inc. in Manning South Carolina. Later he joined the Inner Court Apostolic Church in Florence, South Carolina. He was in the process of starting his own church in Sumter, South Carolina.

He was joined in holy matrimony on July 1, 1986, to Evelyn McDowell Montgomery and this union was blessed with four wonderful children.

On Monday afternoon, November 22, 2021, God, who is wise and perfect in all things, called-Elder James Montgomery to his eternal rest.

He leaves to cherish his memories a loving wife, Evelyn Montgomery of Manning SC; four children: Shaketa Jones of Jacksonville FL, Venteral (Tabitha) McDowell of Florence SC, Novella McDowell of Sumter SC, Cynthia (Dante) Hatfield of Florence SC; two brothers, Minister Willie (Casteen) McBride, Jr. of Sumter SC and James (Sylvia) Montgomery, Jr. of Miami, FL; five grandchildren: Shakeya Brockington, Tara Brockington, Rakaiya Scott, Christian Hatfield, Christel Hatfield; a host of nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, other relatives and dear friends.

Funeral services were held 11:00AM Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Weldon Auditorium, 7 Maple Street, Manning, SC. Burial followed in the Hunter Cemetery, Manning, SC.

The family received friends at his residence, 6565 June Burn Road, Manning, SC.


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My condolences to the family. James was my friendly pest control guy. Your kind heart ❤️ and infectious smile will forever be missed. R.I.P. 🙏🏽🙌🏽❤️

Elder James Montgomery was our exterminator at Platt Springs Baptist Church in West Columbia SC. We were shocked and saddened to hear the news of his passing. We will miss his wonderful spirit and great energy for the Lord's work. Just another soldier gone home. We loved and trusted James and pray that his family will heal and be better from all that he taught and lived before them. God bless the family as they will be in our prayers. With Christian Love, Pastor Charles Hutchinson and PSB Church

I was sadden to hear of your passing, Heartfelt Symphathy. Terry Mckenzie

Mr. Montgomery always had a kind word and a contagious smile. Prayers and condolences to all family, friends, and loved ones. Mr. & Mrs. Felder Sumter, SC

County Auto Sales would like to send there condolences to the Montgomery family. James was like family to everyone he came in contact with and was no stranger. Mrs. Evelyn you are in our prayers and we are here for you. May he rest in peace.

Elder you will be missed I am so happy that I got the chance to know you...Rest in heaven until we meet again...Love Teressa aka Deaconess Hughes.

Our Prayers and Condolences goes out to the Montgomery family. Michael (Bragdton)Graham & Annie Ruth Bragdton and family.

Praying for the family!

My brother did a termite inspection for me that Monday and we talked about the inspection with my buyer and an hour after we talked you were gone in a blink of an eye. I thank you for being there for me when my brother was killed, and whenever I needed an inspection done you were always there for me. I thank you for the love that you shown me and my family. You was a true friend and I thank you for your good advice! I'm going to miss you singing and praising God during our inspection. Rest in Heaven James. I Love you!!

My brother did a termite inspection for me that Monday and we talked about the inspection with my buyer and an hour after we talked you were gone in a blink of an eye. I thank you for being there for me when my brother was killed, and whenever I needed an inspection done you were always there for me. I thank you for the love that you shown me and my family. You was a true friend and I thank you for your good advice! I'm going to miss you singing and praising God during our inspection. Rest in Heaven James. I Love you!!

To the family my condolences to you and it been a pleasure to have known James and continues to enjoy the good memories.Lillie Cooper and family

Our sincere sympathies go to the Montgomery Family. We will miss James Jr's big laugh and always bright smile. We will always cherish our days growing up together and spending nights at each other's homes. We were very close and always there for each other. We had lots of good times. We saw each other just over month ago and was indeed physically shaken to learn of his passing. We will always cherish our memories as we uplift the family in our prayers. Cousins - Betty, Linda, Ella and Ricky.

Mrs Evelyn, My heartfelt deepest sincere thoughts prayers and condolences are with you and your family. May God bless you. Sharlissia Davis Dennis Former Walmart Pharmacy/Vision Center Employee

Condolences Rachel Singletary along with Forestine Scott and family. Lake City, SC.

I was shocked to hear of James's passing. James's was a very nice person from childhood to adult. To his Family you have my sincere condolences

To the Family of James Montgomery, Jr. We are deeply saddened to hear that James has left us. When I called his phone Monday evening and didn't receive a return call, I knew something had to have happened, because during the 20 plus years that we've known him.... He'd never not answer. He was a very professional businessman, a great employee, and a great friend who is missed terribly. Our sincere condolences, Love, and prayers to the family and friends. The Woods Family of Lynchburg and Olanta, SC, The Freeman Family of Fort Washington, MD, and Employees from Brookland Manor Apartments, Washington, DC.

To the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. From Community Outreach Ministry and Elder Evans he was a true brother in Christ who will be dearly missed.

To the family, our family; James Jr. will be missed. He had a bright personality and a caring heart. Since a child he showed love and concern for others. We were sadden when we got word of him no longer being physically with us. However, being reminded, absent from the body present with the Lord rekindle our hope. James, your are with Lord now. God bless until we meet on the other side of heaven's shore. Clorence, Lawrence Jr. Paul, Shirene, and family.

My heartfelt condolences goes out to the McDowell and Montgomery family. He all right now he in his eternal home walking street of gold so sleep on James it's all right.

My prayers are with the family, James was good people, haven't seen him in a long time, my you SIP James

This message is a dedication for a great minister and family man: To my cuz who would not hesitate to assist me when I called. My spirit is broken to hear about your death. But I feel that God had a mission that only you could accomplish. Rest assure God wanted you to be the chosen one to head this mission. You were good at the ministry that you chose and often misunderstood by those who did not have that same passion that you had. Cuz you will be missed. It is my belief that Heaven will not be the same. Please keep in mind that me and the family love you but God loves you best. Love Zina Speights The Watson & Cattenhead Family from Lake City SC

Rest n peace Cousin James Montgomery Jr I wasn't expecting hear bad news about you but it has hurt me you are gone but you will never be forgotten and I will miss you and I truly love you and one day I hope to see you again continue on sleeping n Paradise

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

Samuels Funeral Home, LLC. | Manning, SC

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