Mr. James E. Priestley, age 76, of Apple Orchard Road Clinton SC; went to be with the Lord on Tuesday December 8- surrounded by his loved ones.

James, affectionately known as "Baldy" to his family and friends was born November 14, 1944 in Laurens County. He attended Bell Street High School and retired from the Timkin - Torrington Company. He then began his own flooring company- Priestley Flooring and worked side by side with his love the late Carolyn Simpson.

Baldy Priestley will be missed by his bonus children:Rhonda Wilson of Simpsonville, Wanda (William) Delaine of Clinton, James (Zelda) Simpson of Newberry, Chauncy(Melissa) Simpson of Summerville and Jesse T. Simpson of the home; his siblings: Susan Priestley, Rosa P. Nelson and Oscar L. Priestley all of Clinton and Darius Priestley of Spartanburg; 10 grandchildren , 11 great- grandchildren and many other loving relatives and friends.

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