James Calvin Christian, Jr.

Roebuck, SC – James Christian, 76, husband of the late Janet White Christian, died Sunday, December 21, 2014. Born June 6, 1938 in Woodruff, SC, James was a son of the late James Calvin Christian, Sr. and Junie Mae Leaird Christian. He honorably served his country in the US Marine Corp. James is survived by sons, Calvin Christian of Roebuck, SC, Newton Christian of Asheville, NC, and Jimmy Lee Christian of Landrum, SC; daughters, Tracie Patton, Chassidy Miller, both of Rutherfordton, NC, and Melinda Junie Coker of Greenville, SC; brother, John Christian; sisters, Snowie Horton of Boiling Springs, SC and Helen Lovelace of Greenville, SC; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he is predeceased by a brother, Hugh Dorsey Christian; and a sister, Louise Hunt. Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 27th, 11:00AM at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Care of the Carolinas, 2238 Ebenezer Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29732.