James Elliot Ponder, Jr.

Jimmy Ponder 

Dacusville, SC

 James Elliot “Jimmy” Ponder, Jr., of Dacusville, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025.

 He was the son of the late James Elliot “Jim” Ponder, Sr. and Lou Ella Verdin Ponder.

 Jimmy was a graduate from the Medical University of South Carolina and a pharmacist for thirty years before he retired. He worked at several locations in the area, the last being at McLeskey-Todd Pharmacy in Travelers Rest. He was an aficionado of many things, but especially enjoyed vintage cars, vintage tractors, Stetson hats, and fountain pens. He also loved listening to 1940s music. Jimmy had a great knowledge of family history and local politics.

 Jimmy was known for his good soul, warm heart, and kind smile. He would often call on elderly shut-ins, read the bible to them, and pray with them.

 Surviving are many cousins and community friends.

 In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Charles Verdin “Chuck” Ponder.

 The family will receive friends on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 1:00 PM until 1:50 PM at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at the Dacusville United Methodist Church Cemetery.

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