James Eubanks, Sr.

James Leroy Eubanks, Sr., 93, of Spartanburg, died Monday, June 27, 2011, at White Oak Manor. Born July 27, 1917, in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late Emmitt and Lila Cathcart Eubanks, and husband of the late Evelyn Velma Eubanks. Mr. Eubanks was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was a POW during World War II. He was the owner-operator of Leroy's Lunch for over 30 years and also Leroy's Cash Grocery. He was a member of Powell Presbyterian Church, the VFW, and the American Ex-Prisoners of War organization. Survivors include his grandson, James L. Eubanks III, his wife Laurel, and great-grandson, Jacob Harley Eubanks of Boiling Springs; a daughter-in-law, JoAnn Eubanks of Spartanburg; a brother, Faber Eubanks of Spartanburg; and a nephew, Billy Eubanks of Spartanburg. He was predeceased by a son, James L. Eubanks, Jr. Visitation will be 10:00-10:45 AM Thursday, June 30, 2011, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel. Burial with military rites by the SC State Guard Honors Team will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James Leroy Eubanks, Sr. please visit our Sympathy Store.