James Marvin Heatherly

James Marvin Heatherly Jonesville SC Mr. James Marvin Heatherly, age 80, of 195 Bethany Church Rd., Jonesville, widower of Kaye Heatherly, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Hospice House of Laurens County. Mr. Heatherly was born in Union, SC on July 25, 1934 a son of Ruby Lorene Gist Heatherly Howell of Jonesville and the late James B. Heatherly. He was a graduate of Union High School. Mr. Heatherly was retired from the United States Air Force after twenty-three years. Following his retirement he worked as and retired as a self-employed contractor. He was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church where he had served as a member Board of Trustees on the Official Board and had been Chairman of the Dinner Committee. Mr. Heatherly was also a member of the Union Civitan Club and actively supported Union County Relay for Life. He enjoyed traveling not only as his career but also as one of his hobbies and pleasures. Surviving in addition to his mother, Ruby Howell are his step-father, William H. "Bill" Howell, both of Jonesville; a brother, Floyd "Stump" Heatherly and wife Linda, of Jonesville; a very special friend and loving companion, Marlene Fowler Proctor of Union; a niece, Carol S. Whitener and husband Allan and daughter, Kristen all of Union; a nephew, Billy Scales and wife Michelle and daughter Savannah all of Union; and a special friend, Carl Allen of Jonesville. He was predeceased by a sister, Betty H. Scales and her husband Willie Scales. Funeral services with full Military Honors will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Union Memorial Gardens Mausoleum conducted by the Rev. Glenn Ribelin and Rev. Dale Welch. Visitation will follow the committal service. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Sound System Fund, 1622 Kelly Road, Union, SC 29379. The family is at his home 195 Bethany Road, Jonesville, SC 29353 and at the home of his brother, Floyd and Linda Heatherly, 542 Pea Ridge Hwy, Jonesville, SC 29353.