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1954 James 2025

Dr. James Donahue

April 27, 1954 — January 17, 2025

Dr. James M. Donahue passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 after a prolonged illness and was surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 27, 1954, and was preceded  in death by his father, William F. Donohue and mother, Helen Wells Donohue. Dr. Donahue leaves behind his beloved wife, Carolyn Cooper Donahue; children, Margaret (Meg) Halloran (Banks) of Atlanta, Georgia, son, Scott R. Thomas Of Columbia and Murray Craig of Blythewood; grandchildren, Thor, Wells, Rhage and Aries. Dr. Donahue graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1976 and the Medical University of South Carolina in 1983 in Dentistry.  He opened a solo practice January 2, 1984 and retired in 2023 due to illness. He worked side-by-side with his wife Carolyn all these years. He enjoyed golf immensely, Gamecock football and especially spending time with his grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 PM Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Moseley Funeral & Cremation Service, 914 Meeting St. West Columbia, SC 29169. graveside services to celebrate his life will be held at 1 pm Friday, January 24, 2025 at Elmwood Cemetery. The family wishes to thank Brandy from Heart Of Hospice and Elaine Trapp for all of their help and love during this difficult time.

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

7:00 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)

Moseley Funeral & Cremation Service

914 Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC 29169

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Graveside Service

Friday, January 24, 2025

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