James Scarborough

JAMES SCARBOROUGH was born in Lynchburg, South Carolina on November 2, 1918. Uncle was the son of Ada Brown and Sam Scarborough. As a young man, he left Lynchburg to live in Wilmington, N.C. After a few Years in Wilmington, he decided that he would begin a new life in New York City. Uncle eventually had enough of the New York life, and came to Baltimore to be with his brother Frank and sister Mamie. He began a career at Maryland Drydock as a welder. Over the years he became quite skillful at his trade, and this expertise led him to become a team leader. He met many friends during those years at Maryland Drydock, and these friendships survived even after his retirement. As his friends aged, and could no longer move around freely, they would call to check on each other on a regular basis. Uncle really cherished those relationships. In 1984, he retired from Maryland Drydock and began enjoying his retirement years. Baseball was his passion and he tried never to miss an Oriole's home game. As the years passed, and he could not get to the games as often, his television and living room became the stadium. Consequently, if there was a baseball game on TV, he was tuned in. Uncle had an easy smile and a quick wit that would cause others to laugh at his comments. Although his passion was Baseball, his gift was his memory and a knack for math. Uncle knew his numbers. Uncle was a very independent fellow and continued to drive well into his 80's. However, he said that he had to give it up because people kept blowing their horns at him because he was driving so slowly. Our loved one left us on August 21, 2006. God must have said to him that it was time to give up this life, as well. Uncle listened and departed. He leaves to cherish his memory: a son, James Williams and daughter, Rose E. Day; two sisters, Geneva Gilyard and Bertha Formey; one sister-in-law, Arthur-Mae Scarborough; three nieces, Shirley Stanley, Delveeta Scarborough and Gaynell Mackinnon; nephews, Jerald Stanley, Jerry Stanley and Theodore Pete; great-nephews and nieces, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a devoted cousin, Cliff McIntosh; as well as other cousins; godchild, Pamela Dunham; and many very devoted friends, especially Donald and Laureen Jones and Joyce Lawrence.

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James Scarborough

November 2, 1918 - August 21, 2006