James Carlisle Avant Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on December 2, 2025, at the age of 93, James Carlisle Avant of Smoaks, South Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Wesley Avant and Mary Minerva Crosby; and his siblings, Mary Connelly (Riddick), Julia O'Quinn (Woodrow), Jenny Walling (Denmon), Jannett Blewer Clark (Harold) and Berry Avant (Earlene).
He is survived by: his sons, Jimmy Avant (Bobbie) and Wesley Avant of Smoaks; and his stepsons, Rodney Canaday (Jackie) and Allan Canaday (Denise). He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be directed in his memory to: Cross Swamp Cemetery Association, C/O Summer Bell, 111 Scarborough Drive, Beech Island, SC 29842 or C/O Wesley Avant, Post Office Box 32, Smoaks, SC 29481.
