William James Dingle, son of the late William and Mary McKelvey Dingle, was born on February 1, 1944 in St. Stephen, South Carolina. He departed this life on July 9, 2015 at Trident Medical Center, North Charleston, SC. James, affectionately known to many as "Pee Wee", received his early education at the South Carolina School for the Blind in Columbia, SC. James was united in holy matrimony to Gertie Mae Shaw. To this union, three children were born. "Pee Wee" also helped in rearing two stepdaughters. His wife and one stepdaughter, Annette Shaw, preceded him in death. James attended Alice Temple (now Refuge Temple) during his early years. He later attended Canaan House of Prayer and would visit various churches in the community. "Pee Wee" enjoyed fishing, gardening, and riding his bicycle. He also loved his music and often carried a "Boom Box" with him. But most of all, he was known by many for his great sense of humor and his infectious smile. He touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed. James leaves to cherish his memories: his loving children, James (Shontor) Dingle, Jr. of St. Stephen, SC, Elder Kenya (Bishop Pernell) Applewhite of Florence, SC and Veronica (Derrell) Cox of Moncks Corner, SC; stepdaughter, Jeanette Shaw of St. Stephen, SC; 25 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, along with those reared in the home: Glennie (Ida) Dingle, Abraham (Janie) Dingle who were also his caregivers, David Dingle, Ertha (James) Kennie, Jessie M. Johnson, Evangelist Jonni Dingle, Joyce (William) DuBois, Antonio (Earline) Dingle, Terry Dingle and Stacey Dingle; special nephew, Marvin Dingle; sisters-in-law, Martha Cooper and Mary Cooper; brother-in-law, Roosevelt Shaw; special friend, Sherry Morton; five aunts, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.