James Wesley "Jim" Verner, 72, of Belton, SC passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at AnMed Health Medical Center.
Born July 18, 1945 in Washington, PA, he was a son of the late, Jesse James Verner and the late Martha Wright Verner. He retired from the United States Air Force after 22 years of service; then retired from the U.S. Postal Service in Macon, GA after 19 years. He was a member of Blue Ridge Baptist Church in Belton.
He is survived by his wife, Fredda Cordell Verner; children, Paul (Rochelle) Bridges of Florida, Timmy (Teresa) Bridges of Anderson, Kim Bridges of Warner Robins, GA, Jamie Verner, Kevin Verner and Kristen Verner all of California, and Dawn Verner of Athens, GA; brothers, Tom (Gretchen) Verner of Florida and Barry (Denise) Verner of Washington, PA; sister, Evelyn (Butch) Garrett of Washington, PA and three grandchildren, Chandler, Bailey and Kendall Bridges.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Thursday, April 12, 2018 at The McDougald Funeral Home. The graveside service with military honors will be held at 1:00 pm Friday at M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery Committal Shelter with Rev. Richard Busha and Rev. Jackie Gary officiating. Burial will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, make donations to Cancer Association of Anderson, 215 E. Calhoun Street, Anderson, SC 29621 or American Heart Association, 156 Milestone Way A, Greenville, SC 29615.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.
Events
Visitation
Thursday, April 12, 2018
6:00PM - 8:00PM
The McDougald Funeral Home
2211 North Main Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 224-4343
Graveside service
Friday, April 13, 2018
1:00PM
M.J. 'Dolly' Cooper Veterans Cemetery
140 Inway Drive
Anderson, SC 29621
Phone: 864-332-8022
Final Resting Place
M.J. 'Dolly' Cooper Veterans Cemetery
140 Inway Drive
Anderson, SC 29621