James "Jimmy" Boncil Dyches

James “Jimmy” Boncil Dyches Pickens, South Carolina James “Jimmy” Boncil Dyches, 77, of Pickens, SC, passed to his eternal home in heaven on December 26th, 2023. He died at St. Francis Hospital in Greenville, SC, surrounded by his wife and siblings. Jimmy was born on March 31st, 1946 in Norway, SC, located in Orangeburg County, to Charles Edward and Mildred (Jones) Dyches. He graduated from Denmark-Olar High School in Denmark, SC. After high school, he worked at McMillan Chevrolet and then went on to become the yard supervisor for ITT Rayonier pulp wood receiving yard in Denmark, SC. He was a member of the Denmark Jaycee Club, where he devoted his time to serving children and youth in his community. Jimmy was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an animal-lover who raised and trained many duck hunting dogs. He competed in numerous retriever field trials where he won many awards for his excellence in dog training and became a highly-decorated retriever trainer. He was a devoted fan of the USC Gamecocks and most importantly, he professed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. After his move to the upstate in the late ‘90’s, Jimmy married his wife of 19 years, Irene (Anthony) Dyches. He worked for Advance Auto and then became a very well-known face at Ace Hardware in Pickens, SC, where he later retired. He participated in reenactments of The War Between the States as a member of Hart’s Battery. He was also a member of Pickens First Baptist Church. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Irene (Anthony) Dyches; his five siblings, Donna Underwood (Ben), Carol Adams, Jane Williams, Charles “Chip” Dyches, Jr. (Dee), and Angie Case (George); five nieces and four nephews, Candi Riley, Jerry Underwood, Krissy Underwood, Amanda Chapman, Kamryn Inman, Andrew Case, Charlesie Duncan, Matthew Case, and John Nolan Case; and many great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles Edward, Sr. and Mildred Dyches. Jimmy was so loved by his big group of family and friends from the lowcountry of South Carolina all the way to the Upstate. He had a way of making strangers feel like family and his hilarious sense of humor kept everyone around him laughing. He took pride in his family and was a loyal husband, son, and brother. He was his nieces’ and nephews’ biggest fan. Anyone who knew Jimmy knows what a privilege it was to love and be loved by him. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Pickens County Meals on Wheels by visiting their website at https://pcmow.org/memorial-honorarium/ A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2023, from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM in the sanctuary of Pickens First Baptist Church with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 AM. Mountain View Funerals and Cremations - Pickens Chapel is serving the Dyches family.

James "Jimmy" Boncil Dyches

March 31, 1946 - December 26, 2023