More detail on this person: James Edward Ardis
age 76, died Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at
Agape Senior.
Born in Summerton, SC in August of 1936, he was
a son of the late Irving Edward and Louise Evelyn
Ardis. A resident of Myrtle Beach since 1940, he
was a graduate of Myrtle Beach High School, Class
of 1954. A decorated US Army veteran, he served
as a helicopter pilot and test pilot in North
Africa, Korea, Dominican Republic, Alaska,
Vietnam and other locations. Ed was the recipient
of 23 air medals and twice the Bronze Star Medal
for heroism. He loved the Army and flying.
Following his military service, he and his family
then operated Ardis Realty, Ardis Construction and
Sidra Construction in Surfside Beach until his
retirement in 1998. He was also past president of
South Strand Board of Realtors.
Survivors include his wife and best friend of 57
years, Ghneitta Jenerette Ardis of Surfside Beach;
a son, James E. Ardis, Jr. of Surfside Beach; a
daughter, Geneice A. Walsh of Murrells Inlet; his
beloved grandchildren, Ryan, Phillip and Kristina
Spangler; great-grandchildren, Julian and Emma
Spangler from whom he takes with him their love,
memories and a legacy to be remembered. His
brother, Glenn Ardis of Virginia Beach also
survives. A son, Charles Edward Ardis predeceased
him.
A funeral service will be held at 1 PM, Saturday,
September 22, 2012 at Goldfinch Funeral Home,
Beach Chapel. Burial will follow at Ocean Woods
Cemetery with full military honors. The family
will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday,
September 21, 2012 at the funeral home.
An online guestbook is available at
www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com/obituaries
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's
Association, 1039 44th Ave. N. Suite 201 Myrtle
Beach, SC 29577.
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge
of the arrangements.
Published in The Sun News on September 20, 2012
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