James Govan

James Govan, 86, of Summerville, husband of Patricia (Burke) Govan, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015 at his residence. Friends and family may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home on Sunday, June 14, 2015 from 5 o’clock until 7 o’clock PM. Funeral mass will be held on Monday, June 15, 2015 at 9 o’clock AM at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, 28 Sumter Avenue, Summerville. Burial will follow at Dorchester Memory Gardens, 11000 Dorchester Road, Summerville. James was born on October 7, 1928 in Killunaght Mayo Ireland, son of the late Richard Govan and Mary (Ruane) Govan. He arrived in New York on Valentine’s Day in 1955. He married the former Patricia Burke in April of 1959. They had two sons, James Richard and William Govan. He worked at General Motors Assembly Plant, Otis Elevator, and was head of maintenance for Hillside Township Pool in New Jersey. He was a skilled carpenter and handy man. He and his wife came to Summerville in 2009 after living many years in Hillside, NJ. He belonged to the Mayo Society of New York, St. Catherine Holy Name Society, The Elks, Knights of Columbus, Union County Irish American Society, all in New Jersey. James and his two sons marched with the Mayo Unit every March 17 in the New York St. Patrick’s Day Parade. He made many trips to Ireland and England. He was proud of his Irish heritage and was a loyal American. He had a strong work ethic and took pride in what he did. He could tackle any job in a house. He was a fine dancer and a man with a great sense of humor. He had a gentle manner and was always willing to help someone in need. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Surviving in addition to his wife Patricia are: one son: William Govan (Barbara) of Roxboro, NC; daughter in law: Colleen Govan of Summerville; five grandchildren: Patricia Govan Battles, Taylor Govan, James Foster Govan, Cassidy Govan and Kyra Govan. He was predeceased by his son, James Richard Govan and five brothers and two sisters, Michael Govan, Thomas Govan, Richard Govan, William Govan, Delia Duddy and Mollie Reilly; numerous nieces and nephews. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Knock Shrine, County Mayo, Ireland, St. Catherine’s Church, 1000 N. Broad Street, Hillside, NJ 07205 or St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, 28 Sumter Street, Summerville, SC 29483. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040

James Govan

October 7, 1928 - June 8, 2015