Obituary of Jamey McCants

James Lee “Jamey” McCants, 68, beloved husband of Diane Newton McCants, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at The Medical University of South Carolina. Born on November 29, 1952, in Williamsburg County, he was a son of the late James Lee McCants, Sr. and the late Isabelle Moree McCants. Mr. McCants was a graduate and Williamsburg High School, Class of 1971, and attended Francis Marion University. He was employed by Sampit Lumber Mill and retired after more than 30 years of service. Mr. McCants had the utmost faith in the Lord and was a devoted member of Spring Pond Pentecostal Holiness Church where he faithfully served as a deacon, clerk, and Sunday school teacher. He had a great love for farming, spending time with his brothers working on projects, hunting, fishing, and most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his beloved wife of 45 years, Diane Newton McCants; two children, James Heath McCants (Caroline) and Shannon McCants Elliott (Buck); five grandchildren, Carli Leyanne McCants, Abbie Lyn McCants, Jameson Heath McCants, Ashlyn Reed Elliott and Braydon James McCants; two brothers, Timothy Allen McCants (Lisa) and Joey Sullivan McCants (Teresa); a special cousin he thought of as a sister, Van Ray McCants Ritchie (Kim); and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Spring Pond Pentecostal Holiness Church, 1885 Wee Tee Road, Andrews, South Carolina. Burial will follow in the Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Friday, January 15, 2021 at Spring Pond Pentecostal Holiness Church, 1885 Wee Tee Road, Andrews, South Carolina. Face mask will be required, and social distancing will be practiced. Memorials may be made to Spring Pond Pentecostal Holiness Church, Attn: Treasurer, 655 Old Cemetery Rd. Andrews, SC 29510 Online condolences may be left at www.ridgewayfh.com Ridgeway Funeral Home of Georgetown is in charge of the arrangements. (843) 485-4242