Obituary of Aldine James

Aldine James, III (Dean) 66, a native of Charleston, went to be with his eternal Father on Monday, July 24, 2017, after suffering from Multiple Sclerosis for 20 years. Even with his long suffering, his love for life was a testimony to many. He was married for 37 years to Lora Dionis and has a son Christopher Dean (Amanda Puchetti, Olivia, and Gage) and a daughter Jessica Whitmire (Toby). He followed in his father’s footsteps and became a store manager for Belk in Pinehaven Shopping Center. He then went on to Belk Store Services in Charlotte where he was a menswear buyer. From there he and his wife Lora moved to NYC where he became the clothing designer for Bill Blass menswear, working through Pincus Brothers Maxwell. Before his illness, Dean was an avid tennis player. He was known for his generosity, kindness, and heart for anyone less fortunate. Dean and Lora met in Charlotte, NC, lived in New York City, Los Angeles, San Jose and Ft. Lauderdale. Dean was most proud of his family, passionate about his work, enjoyed new adventures, and loved the Lord. He had many wonderful caregivers throughout the years and cared for them like family. He is survived by his mother Ernestine Rumph James, sister Elaine James Gooch (Mike), brother John James, sister Lisa Lockwood and his 2 yorkies, Tyson and Bella. A celebration of life will be held at St. Mark UMC on Saturday, July 29 at 11:00 am. Visitation will be at their residence on Friday, July 28th from 6:00-8:00pm.. Memorials can be made to St. Mark UMC, 413 Geddes Ave., Charleston, SC 29407, where Dean was a life-long member.