James Pressley, affectionately known as Peenutt, was born December 28, 1953. He was the son of Ernestine Gadsden and the late
Floyd Pressley. James grew up in Moncks Corner, SC, and was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County. He graduated in
the BHS Class of 1973. After high school, James had a desire to serve his country, he served in the United States Army He later attended Trident
Technical College.
James was a kind and lovable person to those who truly knew him. He was a huge Dallas Cowboys and New York Knicks fan. James
loved cooking, gardening, and spending time with family.
He was preceded in death by his sisters: Angela Barbary, Frances Ann Hall, Carolyn Young; brothers: Gregory Doiley, Sheldon
Palmer; and Granddaughter: Mikayla White. James was united in marriage to Rose Pressley, He was the father of eight children but most of all a faithful servant in his journey
with the Lord.Those who will miss him and cherish his fond memories: A devoted wife, Rose; eight children: Elijah White (Angela) of Moncks
Corner, SC; Nikki Copeland (Aaron) of North Charleston, SC; Trenton White of Goose Creek, SC; Jevon Doiley of Germany; Keyanna
Young (Sherwin) of Moncks Corner, SC; Knocola Smith (Hadden) of Ladson, SC; Marcel Doiley of Germany; Johnathan Fabers of
Summerville, SC; four sisters: Maxine Coaxum of Bronx, NY; Roberta Palmer of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl; Christal Cole (Larry) of Atlanta,
GA and Vonda Legree (Richard)of Columbia, SC; four brothers: Louis Doiley (Yvonne) of Moncks Corner, SC; Michael Pressley of Ft.
Lauderdale, FL; Conroy Palmer (Aquila) of Moncks Corner, SC and Terrell Palmer (Mylisha) of North Charleston, SC; his mother-in-
law: Lillie Mae Jenkins; three brothers-in-law: Christopher Jenkins (Shonda) of Summerville, SC; John Jenkins (Ramona) of Moncks
Corner, SC and Alonza Jenkins of Moncks Corner, SC; three sisters-in-law: Ejurie Brown (Jacob) of Moncks Corner, SC; Mary Smith
(Edward) of Moncks Corner, SC and Verda Graham (Melvin) of Goose Creek, SC; fifteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren
and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
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