James Howard Stoddard
James “Jim” Howard Stoddard, 72, passed away January 21, 2018 at Presbyterian Hospital. He is a native of Fountain Inn, SC and the son of the late James Carrol and Eva Howard Stoddard. He was a graduate of East Tennessee State University and an Army veteran. Jim retired from Belk at South Park Mall. He was an avid historian, and fan of the Carolina Panthers and NASCAR.
He is survived by his loving sister, Margaret Ann Dewease and her husband, David, of Greenville, SC; special nieces, Carol Ann Makla and Amy Castles; a great-niece, Mackenzie Makla; step-nieces and nephews, Alison Mitchell, Julie Tucker, Katelyn Tucker, Austin Tucker and Sam Gossett. He had several close friends that were considered by him to be brothers. Jim will be missed by his many friends and family.
Jim was a supporter of several Native American Indian Schools. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: St. Labre Indian School, P.O. Box 216, Ashland, MT 59003.
A graveside service for inurnment will be held Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Fountain Inn City Cemetery.
Dear Stoddard Family: My deepest sympathy for the family and friends of James. We will never get used to losing our loved ones in death because as Ecclesiastes 3:11 says, we were created with everlasting life in view. But may you find comfort in knowing that Almighty God has promised that soon he will swallow up death forever along with the pain that it brings. (Isaiah 25:8) God has also promised to return “Jim” to you as it says at John 5:28,29. You can also learn more about what happens when a loved one dies at JW.org.
Sincerely,
Susan