James Edwin Aughtry Jr. Obituary
James Edwin Aughtry Jr. of Columbia, South Carolina passed away on February 19, 2026. James Edwin shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Edwin Aughtry, Sr. and Edith Corean Owens; his sisters, Margaret Wilson Aughtry and Ida Elmyra Aughtry Jenkins; his in-laws, Harry Jenkins, Geraldine Farmer Jones, Billy Jean Farmer Grant and Theron Clyde Farmer, Jr.; and his nephews, Kenneth Grant, John Grant and Ronald Grant.
He is survived by: his children, Ann Aughtry Holland (Chuck), James Edwin "Bubba" Aughtry (Holly) and Robert Edward Aughtry (Andrew Jenkins); and his grandchildren, Ansley Aughtry Smith, William Lloyd Smith III (Rebecca), Addison Neil Aughtry, Abigail Holland Payne (Fiona) and Grace Holland. He is also survived by six nieces and nephews; and 10 great-nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Organ Fund of Buford Street Methodist Church will be greatly appreciated.
