Major Ret.

James Doster, 80, of Cowpens, SC, died at his home on the evening of Saturday, April 9, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. A native of Shelby, NC, he was born October 20, 1935, a son of the late Leonard Crowell and Evelyn Louise O'Toole Doster. James had a distinguished career as a jet pilot and officer in the United States Air Force flying over 100 missions in the Vietnam War. In his retirement, he co-operated an air charter service, launched a successful hovercraft business in Maine, became a licensed real estate broker, and was a part-owner and manager of the Beaver Dam Auto Auction in Shelby, NC. James is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Gail Conway Doster; his loving children, Mary Doster, James Doster and his wife Cindy, Greta and her husband Kevin McCormack, Andrea Doster, and Lori Bell Whicker; grandchildren, Molly, Brett, John, Angeline, Emily and her husband Tony Foley, Karly, and Mally, all adored him as did his great-grandchildren, including Max and Tessa Foley. A private service celebrating his life will be held for his family on Saturday, April 16, 2016. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 161 North Dean Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Major James C. Doster, USAF Ret. please visit our Sympathy Store.