James Sylvester Binder, of Easley, SC, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Born on May 21, 1933, in Quincy, FL, he was a son of James Harold Sylvester, Sr. and Orpha Russell. As a youth, Jim participated in Boy Scouts and earned the highest rank becoming an Eagle Scout. After graduating from The Darlington School, Jim attended Presbyterian College. Studies were interrupted for three years, while he served in the United States Army. After his honorable discharge in 1957, he returned to college and earned a Bachelor's Degree of Science from Presbyterian College, Class of 1959. Jim enjoyed a career as a sales representative in the textile industry working for Milliken, Islen Jefferson, Turner-Halsey, and Mt. Vernon Mills. He was a member of Pendleton Presbyterian Church. Jim lived in many places throughout the United States, but his heart belonged to Thomasville, GA, a place of many happy memories. In addition to his love of traveling, he was a devoted Presbyterian College football fan. An avid family historian, Jim was very proud of his southern heritage. Respect, tradition, loyalty, family, and love made him the epitome of a southern gentleman. Jim is survived by his daughters, Carolyn Grogan (John) of Housatonic, MA, and Susan Evatt (Perry) of Greenville, SC; brother, Frederick Binder (Marie) of Greensboro, NC; grandchildren, Katharine Staron (Sean), Jennifer Grogan, John Grogan, and Perry Evatt; great-granddaughter, Evelyn Staron; two nephews; and many devoted cousins. In addition to his parents, Jim was predeceased by his step-father, Samuel Binder, an infant son, James William Binder and wives, Nancy Wesanen Binder and Kathleen Hinson Wilson. The family will receive friends, December 15, 2021, from 10:30 am until 11:45 am at Pendleton Presbyterian Church. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon at the Church with Rev. Ernie Gray and Rev. Perry Evatt officiating. Burial will follow at the Church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pendleton Presbyterian Church, 603 S. Mechanic Street, Pendleton, SC 29670. Events Visitation Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:30AM - 11:45AM Pendleton Presbyterian Church 603 S Mechanic Street Pendleton, SC 29670 Phone: 864-646-3156 Funeral Service Wednesday, December 15, 2021 12:00PM Pendleton Presbyterian Church 603 S Mechanic Street Pendleton, SC 29670 Phone: 864-646-3156 Final Resting Place Pendleton Presbyterian Church Cemetery Pendleton, SC, US Pendleton, SC 29670