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James Bennet “Jim” Goldfinch

Birth	:	2 Dec 1925
Death	:	17 Feb 2016
Burial	:	Lakeside Cemetery, Conway, Horry County, USA
Coordinate	:	33.8443069, -79.0449753
Description	:	Obituary for James Goldfinch Mr. James B. (Jim) Bennet Goldfinch, 90, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016. James was born and lived in the family home on Beaty Street until after graduating from Conway High School. He joined the United States Navy and was stationed at Vero Beach, FL where he claimed to be the HERO FROM VERO. Later, he was shipped to various locations on the Philippines, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. Discharged from service in 1946 after WWII, Jim soon began studies at Clemson University. He was the owner of Goldfinch Distributors, an independent oil company he later sold to the Worsley... Read More	Obituary for James Goldfinch Mr. James B. (Jim) Bennet Goldfinch, 90, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016. James was born and lived in the family home on Beaty Street until after graduating from Conway High School. He joined the United States Navy and was stationed at Vero Beach, FL where he claimed to be the HERO FROM VERO. Later, he was shipped to various locations on the Philippines, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. Discharged from service in 1946 after WWII, Jim soon began studies at Clemson University. He was the owner of Goldfinch Distributors, an independent oil company he later sold to the Worsley Company. He worked for Worsley until his retirement. Jim served with the Conway Volunteer Fire Department for many years and was also actively involved with the Conway Jaycees and Conway Lions Club. As a Lion, Jim was awarded the organization's highest international honor. He was elected to Conway City Council in 1961 and served for 20 years; 16 of those years were as Mayor Pro Tem. Jim was also an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church where he served in many capacities over the years. His hobbies included collecting real and model antique cars and SC license plates from each year. His home and the homes of his friends and family hold many woodworking pieces he lovingly crafted. When asked how he wants to be remembered his reply was "By how much I loved the city of Conway". Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Mozelle Floyd Nichols Goldfinch; step-son, Richard "Rusty" Nichols and his wife Jennifer of Lexington, SC; granddaughter, Krystal Nichols of Columbia; sister, Marjory G. Ward and husband Rev. Dalton "Buddy" Ward of Columbia; and sister-in-law, Melda Stevens Goldfinch. Jim was predeceased by his first wife, "Bette" Elizabeth Ford Goldfinch and his daughter, Jimmie Goldfinch. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, February 19, 2016 at Trinity United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Sandra Stevens-Poirel. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to service time. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial denotations may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 198 Long Avenue, Conway, SC 29526. Please sign a guest register at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is handling the arrangements.

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Latitude: 33.8443069
Longitude: -79.0449753

Family Members:

Parent

Albert E. Goldfinch

(1881 - 1928)

Grace Langston Goldfinch

(1886 - 1958)

Spouse

Elizabeth “Bette” Ford Goldfinch

(1928 - 1977)

Siblings

Albert Eugene Goldfinch

(1918 - 2006)

Nancy Goldfinch Spencer

(1919 - 2000)

Charles William Goldfinch

(1921 - 2008)

Children

Infant Son Goldfinch

(1952 - 1952)

Elizabeth James Goldfinch

(1954 - 1974)

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Coordinate: 33.8443069, -79.0449753

2. Saint Pauls Anglican Church Columbarium
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14. Ridgefield Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.8245100, -79.0021400

15. Gause Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.8491430, -78.9961640

16. Saint James Catholic Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 33.8041530, -79.0340800

17. McCracken Cemetery
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18. Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
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20. Waller Burying Ground
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21. Durant Cemetery
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22. Gowens - Cochran Cemetery
Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 33.8933110, -79.0520290

23. Skipper Spain Cemetery
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24. Lee Cemetery
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