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James Hargrove “Sonny” Montgomery Jr.

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Birth	:	2 Mar 1924 Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	4 Jul 2020 Irmo, Richland County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Concord Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Sumter, Sumter County, USA
Coordinate	:	33.9099130, -80.2250870
Description	:	James Hargrove “Sonny” Montgomery Jr., 96, died peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at his home in Irmo, S.C. Mr. Montgomery was born March 2, 1924, in Rock Hill, SC, to the late James Hargrove Montgomery Sr., and Mary Elizabeth (Poag) Montgomery. He graduated from Edmunds High School in 1942 and from Clemson College with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture-Agronomy in 1949. His college education was interrupted in December of 1942 due to World War II, during which he served in the U.S Army, 82nd Airborne Division, Glider Regiment until December of 1945. Sonny entered combat under fire,... Read More	James Hargrove “Sonny” Montgomery Jr., 96, died peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at his home in Irmo, S.C. Mr. Montgomery was born March 2, 1924, in Rock Hill, SC, to the late James Hargrove Montgomery Sr., and Mary Elizabeth (Poag) Montgomery. He graduated from Edmunds High School in 1942 and from Clemson College with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture-Agronomy in 1949. His college education was interrupted in December of 1942 due to World War II, during which he served in the U.S Army, 82nd Airborne Division, Glider Regiment until December of 1945. Sonny entered combat under fire, flying into Holland with his unit in the back of a glider, and fought his way thru Europe, until he was wounded in action at The Battle of the Bulge. During his military service, he was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal, the Purple Heart Medal, World War II Victory Medal, American Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal. After graduating from Clemson, Mr. Montgomery joined his father in 1949 with their family’s 1300-acre farming operation in Gable, SC. At that time, tobacco was their main crop along with corn, cotton, watermelons, and soybeans. Later in life, he began a second career at the South Carolina Employment Security Commission. Mr. Montgomery was an outstanding citizen who served on many state, county, and local organizations. He served on the S.C. Farm Bureau Board of Directors as State Director, on the Farm Bureau Tobacco Committee, and on the S.C. Pesticide Commission. Sonny also served on the Board of Trustees for both School District 2 and Thomas Sumter Academy, and was a founding member of the L. Arthur O’Neil Educational Fund. He was both Trustee and Treasurer for Rembert’s Church Cemetery Association, and President of the Men of the Church, Harmony Presbytery. Sonny was Commander of American Legion Post 15 in Sumter, S.C. Mr. Montgomery was a lifelong member of Concord Presbyterian Church, where along with enjoying singing in the choir, he served in various positions thru the years, to include Treasurer, Deacon, Elder, and Sunday School Teacher. Sonny had a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Sonny loved quail hunting, training bird dogs, Clemson football, Yankees baseball, walking, swimming, and God’s animals. He mostly loved spending time with family, especially the love of his life, Agnes. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Nevada Stultz Follin, Mary Reid Newton, and Margaret Elizabeth Montgomery.

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Where is James Hargrove “Sonny” Montgomery Jr.'s memorial?
James Hargrove “Sonny” Montgomery Jr.'s memorial is located at: Concord Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Sumter, Sumter County, USA.
When did James Hargrove “Sonny” Montgomery Jr. death?
James Hargrove “Sonny” Montgomery Jr. death on 4 Jul 2020 in Irmo, Richland County, South Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the James Hargrove “Sonny” Montgomery Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 33.9099130
Longitude: -80.2250870

Family Members:

Parent

James Hargrove Montgomery

(1894 - 1979)

Mary Elizabeth Poag Montgomery

(1899 - 1978)

Spouse

Agnes Rembert Heriot Montgomery

(1930 - unknow)

Siblings

Mary Reid Montgomery Newton

(1929 - 2011)

Margaret Elizabeth Montgomery

(1931 - 2011)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Concord Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Sumter, Sumter County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9099130, -80.2250870

2. Saint James Holiness Church
Sumter, Sumter County, USA
Coordinate: 33.8991690, -80.2211320

3. Old Pringle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.9222680, -80.2266520

4. Pringle Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.9293370, -80.2471630

5. Brunson-Pringle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.8935610, -80.1975300

6. Saint Pauls Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.9035988, -80.2605972

7. Brogdon-Fort Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.9047012, -80.2611008

8. Lewis Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.8789690, -80.2381350

9. W.T. English Memorial Park
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Coordinate: 33.8768310, -80.2122930

10. Chandler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.9378014, -80.2521973

11. Congruity Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.8749760, -80.2107100

12. Ruby M.B. Simon Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.8741030, -80.2095940

13. David Shaw Homeplace Burials
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Coordinate: 33.9390000, -80.2578300

14. Reams Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.9261017, -80.2743988

15. Wheeler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.8993988, -80.2789001

16. Brunsons Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.8630981, -80.2174988

17. McBride Cemetery
Mayesville, Sumter County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9014320, -80.1601040

18. Beulah AME Church Cemetery
Sumter, Sumter County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9625900, -80.2481430

19. Beulah-Haynesworth Cemetery
Sumter County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9627991, -80.2482986

20. Salem Black River Cemetery
Mayesville, Sumter County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9324600, -80.1613900

21. Chandler Cemetery
Sumter County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9575005, -80.2677994

22. Barfield Cemetery
Sumter County, USA
Coordinate: 33.8569210, -80.1894210

23. Seymour Family Cemetery
Sumter County, USA
Coordinate: 33.8471490, -80.2397630

24. Goodwill Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Mayesville, Sumter County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9152250, -80.1473110