James Weldon Underwood

Walhalla, SC — James Weldon Underwood, 92, husband of the late Susie Johnson Underwood, of Walhalla, passed away, Friday, January 26, 2018, GHS Cottingham Hospice House.

 

A native of Walhalla, SC, Mr. Underwood was the son of the late Elige and Carrie Moore Underwood. He retired from JP Stevens and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church.

 

Mr. Underwood is survived by his son: James “Bud” Underwood of Walhalla; daughters: Grace Underwood of Seneca and Edna Moody (Dickie) of Westminster; four grandchildren, and multiple great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

 

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Underwood was preceded in death by two daughters:  Ruth McAlister and Donnie Marie Underwood; sisters: Lillie Craig, Inez Smith and Estelle Pinion; and grandson: Chris Sorrells.

 

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Monday, January 29, 2018, at Poplar Springs Baptist Church with burial to follow at Oconee Memorial Park.

 

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM, Sunday, January 28, 2018, at Davenport Funeral Home.

 

Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Attn: Building Fund, PO Box 458, Walhalla, SC 29691.

 

The family is at the home of his daughter, Edna Moody, 690 Poplar Springs Rd, Westminster, SC 29693.