James Peter Demetre CHARLESTON - James Peter Demetre (Jimmy), 89, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 5, 2024. His Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, October 8, 2024 in the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, 30 Race Street at 1:00 pm. The family will receive friends Tuesday, one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel. James was born March 10, 1935 in Charleston, South Carolina, son of the late Peter Demetre and the late Ora Lee Melton. He was a graduate of Porter Military Academy and the Citadel. class of 1958. He was a life member of the Citadel Alumni Association. He loved all things Citadel. He had a career working with property and casualty insurance claims serving as President of Carolina Adjusting Company. Additionally, he was a life member of the Porter Military Academy Association, where he served as President and Treasurer. In 2010, he was inducted into the Porter Military Academy/Porter Gaud School Athletic Hall of Fame. Jimmy was a lifelong member of The Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity. His favorite activity was helping prepare the salads for the Greek Festival. James is survived by his son, Peter James Demetre; daughter, Michelle Ruopoli (James); three granddaughters; one great-grandchild; sister, Mary Lee Demetre Lavelle (John), and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tula Carosatos Demetre, and a brother, Melton Peter Demeter (Virginia). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, 30 Race Street, Charleston, SC 29403. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 6 to Oct. 7, 2024.

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Janie Melton Aldridge

October 13, 2024

Loved family visits at the farm, and visits to your home and Folly Beach. Also, last get together reunions. He said, you look like Aunt Nell. And very true!

Joy Skipper Cornwell

October 10, 2024

Mary Lee and John. I only knew Jimmy for a couple of months but truly enjoyed talking with him. His favorite topic was Folly Beach. You all's beach house was just in front of ours. Ours was the Neese family house.
Joy Skipper Cornwell

Nick and Rosa Pieracacos

October 8, 2024

Dear Michelle and Peter,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have known Jimmy almost my entire life through his close friendship with my father who was both Jimmy´s Godfather and then years later serving as Koumbaro at your parents wedding. As a kid I remember his helping me with homework in my father´s downtown store and then the best part--the ride home to Grove St in his big new car! He helped me grow up too with good advice after the untimely passing of my father. I tried to keep in touch as much as possible and whenever I was in town visiting could always count on seeing him in Church occupying the same pew. May his memory be eternal!
Sincerely,
Nick and Rosa Pieracacos
Dallas

Ron and Ruthie Padgett

October 7, 2024

Ron fondly remembers playing golf with Jimmy at the Miler golf tournaments. I always enjoyed being with him and Tula there as well. We send our deepest sympathy and prayers for comfort. Rest eternal grant him O Lord.

Jackie Morfesis

October 7, 2024

"Cousin" Jimmy,

Memory eternal. You are the testament that family are not necessarily blood relation but those who love, support, and honor our lives and relationship. I was blessed to be with you by your side the night before your passage into the arms of our Lord. I knew the angels were coming to take their "good and faithful servant." Our families go back generations. I know you are joining all your loved ones in eternity, including my yiayia Virginia, papou George, mom and dad. Peace and comfort to Mary Lee, John, and all who forever hold you in their hearts.

Family Memories

October 7, 2024

Lisa Bergholtz

October 7, 2024

Dear Michelle and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Losing a father is the worst pain I have ever felt. I keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Lisa Bergholtz

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