Deacon Emeritus James Lamkin, age 102, of 9 Lloyd Street Greenville, South Carolina died Monday, February 25, 2019 at his residence. Born in Appling, Georgia a son of the late Jim Lamkin and Cora Bennett Lamkin. He is survived by two daughters, Virginia Lamkin Brooks and Lourdine Lamkin both of Greenville, South Carolina; twenty-eight grandchildren, fifty-nine great grandchildren and seventeen great-great grandchildren. Celebration of his life and legacy will be held 12Noon Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Mountain View Baptist Church with Pastor Stacy Mills officiating. Interment will be in Greenville Memorial Gardens. Public viewing on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 9am-8pm at Beasley Funeral Home Greenville Chapel and one hour prior the service. The family is at the home. Beasley Funeral Home Greenville is in charge of the arrangements.