James M. Browder Jr.

James “Jimmy” Monroe Browder. Jr., of West Columbia, SC, passed away to his eternal home on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. He was born in Columbia, SC, on November 27, 1952, to the late James Monroe Browder, Sr. and Lee Evelyn Browder of West Columbia.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lesley I. Browder, as well as his daughters Shannon B. Frye (Tony) of West Columbia; Anna B. Richbourg (Jesse) of Gaston, and Sara B. Coleman (Justin) of Winnsboro. He was a loving Poppy to his grandchildren J.J. Richbourg (Isabella Mosser), Cydnee Frye (Nick Thompson), Cullen Frye, Ryan Coleman, Hank Richbourg, and Brady Coleman. He was loved by his siblings Lee Anna Garren (Alex) of Batesburg-Leesville, Mary Catherine Getts (Billy) of Swansea, and Alton Browder (Donna) of Gaston as well as several adoring nieces and nephews.

Jimmy was predeceased by his sister, Julia Kay Browder.

Jimmy was a graduate of Airport High School and a long-time resident of the town of Springdale. He retired with Terminix Pest Control, serving a career of 30 years. Jimmy enjoyed all things outdoors: hunting, fishing, and playing golf. He was a softball coach for recreation girls softball for many years. He loved watching his grandchildren play sports and compete in gymnastics. He loved his dog, Rusty, his long-time companion. He loved the Clemson Tigers and could be seen sporting the orange and purple.

The family and loved ones of Mr. Browder will receive friends at the visitation on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 1:00pm at Crossroads World Outreach Center, 2606 Emmanuel Church Road, West Columbia, SC followed by the services at 2:00pm. Mason C. Browder (nephew) will preside over the services. Burial will follow at Celestial Memorial Gardens, 3111 Delree St., West Columbia.