Venable, James

James Cordell Venable, 71, died Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at his home. Born on February 8, 1939 in Guildford County, NC, he was the son of the late Haldor C. and Margaret Kimery Venable. He retired from Procter & Gamble after 38 years of service. Mr. Venable is survived by his wife, Gail Harrelson Venable of Little River; son, Brian J. Venable and his wife Angie; daughter, Sherrie V. Duke and her husband Alan; stepdaughter, Donna C. King and her husband Brett; brother, Thomas M. Venable and his wife Pat, and three grandchildren, Garrett, Austin, and Cooper. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 pm on Friday, November 5, 2010 at Lee Funeral Home and from 7 to 9 pm on Saturday at George Brothers Funeral Home, Greensboro, NC. A graveside service will be held at 1 pm on Sunday in Groomtown United Methodist Church Cemetery, Greensboro, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Groomtown United Methodist Church, Cemetery Fund, 5005 Groomtown Road, Greensboro, NC or Mercy Hospice, 8216 Devon Court, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.leefhc.com. Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.