Jim Vinesett

Gaffney, SC - - James "Jim" Nesbitt Vinesett, 84, of 902 Old Race Track Road, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Born in Gaffney, he was the husband of the late Patricia Cole Vinesett and the son of the late Kyle Vinesett and Zemrude Lanier Vinesett. He was a graduate of Gaffney High School, golfing and hunting. Mr. Vinesett was retired from Hoechst Celanese and a member of New Heights Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons, Darryl Vinesett of Gaffney and Shannon Vinesett (Edith) of Jackson Hole, Wyoming; two step-sons, Don Gaffney (Cindy) of Hilton Head and Jerry Gaffney of Gaffney; a sister, Sue Vinesett West Columbia; a daughter-in-law, Angie Vinesett of Gaffney; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. Mr. Vinesett was preceded in death by a son, David Scott Vinesett; a brother, Bob Vinesett; a sister, Pat "Tootie" Whelchel; a step-daughter, Sherrie Gaffney.

A private memorial service will be held a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may made to: St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.

The family will be at their respective homes.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC