James W. Dickens, Jr.

James W. Dickens, Jr., 78, of Orangeburg passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Memorial Church of the Nazarene, 569 Berry St, Orangeburg.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton St, Orangeburg.  Pastor Hoke Robinson and Ricky Bouchette will be officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 20, 2023, prior to the funeral service.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Hayward Corbett, David Dannely, Lucas Huggins, Jacob Huggins, John Gregg, Gary Bolton, Michael Bolton and Joshua Bolton.

The honorary pallbearer will be Hunter Bouchette.

Mr. Dickens was born in Kentucky to the late James Dickens, Sr. and the late Claire-Mae Poole Dickens.  He was a member of Memorial Church of the Nazarene in Orangeburg. He enjoyed crafting, collecting eagles and collecting coins.  His pride and joy was his family.  He loved being a “Pappaw” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-eight years, Margie Purcell Dickens of the home; daughter, Marcy Hughes (Timmy) of Orangeburg; grandchildren, Adrienne (Jason) Wood, Reba Hughes (Nick Riley), Grace (David) Fogle; great-grandchildren, Mary-Grace Wood, Oliver Wood; sister, Betty Bowman of Livermore, KY; his fur baby “Master Buster Brown,” his caretaker, Shamika and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Memorial Church of the Nazarene at 569 Berry St, Orangeburg, S.C. 29115.