James Lemuel Zeigler, Sr.

James Lemuel Zeigler, Sr., 75, husband of Sandra Sue Threatte Zeigler, of Charleston, SC passed away Friday, April 6, 2012. The relatives and friends of James Zeigler, Sr., are invited to attend his Funeral Service at Northside Baptist Church, 7800 Northside Dr., North Charleston, SC on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Carolina Memorial Park. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR INC., NORTHWOODS CHAPEL. The family will receive friends at Northwoods Chapel on Monday, April 9, 2012 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm.

Mr. Zeigler was born February 12, 1937 in Bamberg, SC, son of the late Frank M. Zeigler and Loretta Padgett Zeigler Meyer. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves and in the USAF Atlas Missile Program. He retired from SPAWAR, Charleston, as manager of the Satellite Communications Lab, Weapon Station, Charleston.

For many years, Mr. Zeigler was active in local playground sports programs, coaching various age groups in youth football and baseball. He was a past President of W.B. Goodwin Playground Association and a past President of Garrett High School Athletic Booster Club. Later, he coached basketball with the Summerville Y.M.C.A League. His days coaching and the many fine young people he mentored were among his fondest memories. He delighted in their successes as adults and enjoyed talking with them about Goodwin Field and their playing days in sports. His favorite college team was the Gamecocks of USC.

The family would like to thank the many health professionals who cared for Mr. Zeigler: his doctors, Dr. Richard Browder, Dr. John Davis, Dr. Tracy Harvey, Dr. Henry West, Dr. George Geils, Dr. George Geils, Jr., Dr. John Kulz, Davita Dialysis Clinic, and the numerous staff members and nurses. They also wish to thank STAT Ambulance Service and Southern Care Hospice. You are Charleston's finest. We are filled with gratitude for your excellent care.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sandra Sue Threatte Zeigler; his children, James L. Zeigler, Jr. of Kingsland, GA, Michael Dean Zeigler (Shelley) of North Charleston, SC, Susan Z. Gresh (Michael) of Charleston, SC, and David B. Zeigler of Charleston, SC; grandchildren, Elizabeth Ryan Z. Campbell (Jonathan), Kendall N. Zeigler, David Craig Zeigler, Andrew M. Gresh, Bradley Gresh, Alaina Gresh, Caitlin Zeigler, Ashley Zeigler, A.J. Zeigler, and Kasi Lynn Zeigler; one brother Frank Milton Zeigler (Hui Ying) of Las Vegas, NV and a niece in the Charleston area, Darlene Trucksis (John) and several other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandson, James Zeigler III (Trey), sisters, Frances J. Zeigler, Martha Z. Lee, and Grace Z. Lowry.

In lieu of flowers, please, make memorial donations to your favorite charity or to the Youth Group at Northside Baptist Church, 7800 Northside Dr., N. Charleston, SC 29420.