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BORN
1943
DIED
2024
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James McCord Obituary
James Henry McCord passed peacefully Tuesday, December 17, 2024 doing what he loved, watching and waiting for the redfish to show up in the incoming tide. May we all be so lucky when it’s our time to go. Jim was born in Greenwood, SC on March 5, 1943 to Elizabeth and Hugh McCord. He attended Clemson University, graduated from Erskine College, and got his Masters at Webster University. After college, he joined the U.S. Army, attended Officer Candidate School, and married Margaret Jones of Adams Run, SC.
He served 24 years in the Army, flew helicopters with the Air Calvary in Vietnam, and served several posts throughout the US and in Germany. After retiring with the rank of Lt Colonel, Jim and Margaret moved back to Charleston County where they remained active with the Presbyterian Church on Edisto Island. Jim served as an elder, was on several committees,
and was very involved with the Edisto Island Food Panty. He spent innumerable hours driving all over Edisto Island delivering food and conversation to families in the community which brought him so much joy. Jim lived a life full of service and gratitude for all the blessings of this life.
Jim is survived by his wife of 56 years Margaret Jones McCord and daughters Holly (Reid) Sisson and Katie (Garrett) Budds, his grandchildren Henry Sisson, Amelia Sisson, Heyward Budds, and Darby Budds, sister Jane (Dave) Kiesler, and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by both parents, a brother Dr Hugh C McCord Jr, sisters-in-law Mary Amelia McCord, Eileen Jones Steadman, and brother-in-law James E Steadman.
A Memorial Service for Jim will be held 1:00 PM, Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, at the Presbyterian Church on Edisto Island, with The Reverend Ashley R. Sanders officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Edisto Island Food Pantry, which can be sent to the Presbyterian Church on Edisto Island, PO Box 86, Edisto Island, SC 29438.
Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER INC. (843) 766-1365.
Memories and Condolences
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Stephen Willus
February 15, 2025
Shirley and I were so sorry to hear that Jim had passed. We went through Basic training, AIT and OCS together. We both flew helicopters in VietNam and on a day when we were refueling in DaNang I looked over and Jim was coming over to see me. What a wonderful man with a lovely wife Margaret and their children. Jim was a great friend as was his wife Margaret. Miss you.
Steve and Shirley Willis.
CW5(R) John Moseley
January 2, 2025
Jim was a fellow retired Army Aviator and neighbor in Royal Harbor. He was always friendly to us and made a point to speak when he saw us in the neighborhood or at community events. He will be missed. Above the Best Jim!
Karen Bradley Pettigrew
January 2, 2025
We are truly saddened to learn of Jim's passing. With our deepest sympathy, and intense admiration for a life well-lived. Love from your cousins: Jim Pettigrew and family, Caroline Pettigrew (David) and family, and Rose Pettigrew Angel and family
Rick & Irene Ackerman
December 27, 2024
Margaret and family, so sorry to learn of Jim’s passing. He will always be remembered for his gentle nature and kindness to all he met here on Edisto. He will be missed.
Peter von Elten
December 26, 2024
You were a great leader in troubled times when most of us wished we were elsewhere. After the war you continued on as a true patriot! Thank you for your courage and continued efforts in support of our Nations freedom. You will be missed by many Brother, and will not be forgotten.
Mark Creaven
December 24, 2024
A fine man. A great leader. my OCS brother
Jean Griffin
December 24, 2024
Margaret and family,
Gaining you and Jim as friends was a great bonus to marrying Buck! When I told one of his high school friends of his death, she immediately said that he was always a gentleman. He was one of the most graceful men I've ever seen-he appeared to glide across the floor!
My prayers are for your peace and comfort. Much love from Buck and me.
Vicki Warren
December 23, 2024
I enjoyed getting to know Jim on the Progressive Pilgrimage tour of Scotland in May. What a delightful and curious traveling companion who became a friend. A true southern gentleman with piercing blue eyes and keen intellect. My sympathies to his sweet wife Margaret and to all who knew and loved him.
Stan Manus
December 22, 2024
Jim will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace, my friend..you’ve earned it.
Jennifer Keaton
December 22, 2024
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of this great family man! I know his love lives on.
Patricia Daniels
December 22, 2024
I am so sorry about Jim's passing. We were blessed to meet and live by Jim, Margaret, Holly, and Katy at Fort Riley, Kansas. To be able to continue our friendship for these many years has been wonderful. My prayers for all of you at this time of loss.
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Memorial service
1:00 p.m.
Presbyterian Church on Edisto Island
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James A. McAlister Funerals & Cremation1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407