Greer Obituaries = Veteran
Location: Greer, SC
Margaret Marsh Clifford Lewis was born September 16, 1938, to the late Bert Elbert Marsh and Mary Lee Ayers Marsh. Margaret met and was married to the love of her life, Mark Edward Clifford, Sr., for 46 years. "Where one was, you always saw the other ? Mark & Margaret."
After the passing of Mark in 1999, she was blessed to find love once again, with Jim Lewis, until his passing in 2011.
Margaret was the secretary to the president of Campbell Soup Company in Sumter, S.C., for several years. She was also a real estate broker and equine insurance broker for over 10 years and ran an equine boarding facility in her younger years.
She grew up around and with a love of animals and rode and showed Tennessee Walking Horses alongside her family for many years. She passed this passion and work ethic that came with rural farm life on to her children and grandchildren.
There was no place she would rather be than on the back of her horses and she was always a country girl at heart
Margaret was blessed with many talents and excelled at them all; painting, sculpting, writing, and she had the honor of being featured in a Rock and Gem magazine showcasing her as an accomplished jewelry maker.
She loved children, which was highlighted by her storytelling to entertain them, whether with her own grandchildren or friends' children. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and instilled a love of God and family as part of her lasting legacy.
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Location: Greer, SC
March 14, 2024 -
Morris Dean Farmer, 91, husband of the late Bertha Reeves Farmer, passed away March 14, 2024.
A native of Greer, son of the late Tollie Edgar and Hattie Evington Farmer, he was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, a retired employee of Homelite, and a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
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Location: Lyman
March 11, 2024 -
Philip Edward Lazar, 86, passed away March 11, 2024.
A native of Greenville County, South Carolina, son of the late John P. Lazar and Nellie Owensby Weaver, he served in the United States Air Force Reserve, was a retired employee for Dixie Drivers Services and Lowenstein, and a member of Parkway Baptist Church.
As a retired Master Sargent from the Air Force Reserves, Ed loved all elements of flight. He is an avid model aircraft builder. One of his favorite pastimes was attending airshows. He visited every aviation and military museum he could find in his travels.
Ed enjoyed traveling. He made 6 lengthy coast to coast U.S. trips and had planned another one for September of this year. He loved animals and fed the feral cats in his neighborhood. He gave them a warm, dry place to stay at night in his "heated cat house". Ed had many indoor cats over the years, the latest being Vega and Arthur.
Ed was the family "rock", not just for his immediate family, but the extended family as well. Many would tell you he offered shelter from the storm, was calm in every crisis and gave good down-to-earth advice. He treated everyone equally, never judging, making everyone feel welcome. He has set a high example for many generations that have had the privilege of knowing and loving him.
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Location: Greer, SC
February 26, 2023 -
Gail Turner Cruz
Gail Redd Turner Cruz, 77, passed away February 26, 2024.
A native of Greer, South Carolina, daughter of the late William
Albert "W.A." and Irene Evans Redd, she was a Greer High School graduate Class of 1964, and a member of Oneal Baptist Church.
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Location: Greer, SC
February 26, 2024 -
Gail Redd Turner Cruz, 77, passed away February 26, 2024.
A native of Greer, South Carolina, daughter of the late William Albert "W.A.? and Irene Evans Redd, she was a Greer High School graduate Class of 1964, and a member of Oneal Baptist Church.
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Location: Taylors
February 19, 2024 -
Robert Leroy Burgess, 91, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2024, at Greer Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Laurens, SC on August 12, 1932, to Dolphus E. Roy and Ola Mac Carley Burgess. He graduated from Laurens High School in 1950 and later met the love of his life, Evelyn, on a blind date in 1952. They were married on December 16, 1956, and recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary.
He served in the U.S. Army National Guard where he was a gifted trumpet player in the band.
He started his career at the Savannah River Plant and in 1964 moved to the Upstate to help startup the Celanese Greer Plant. He retired as an engineer from Hoechst Celanese after 31 years of service.
He was a long-time member of Taylors First Baptist Church where he served as
an usher for almost 50 years.
He was an avid fisherman, loved NASCAR, Chevrolets, and his beloved South Carolina Gamecocks. He also enjoyed making photos of family and leaves behind many precious photographs taken over the years that his family will cherish forever.
He loved working outside whether it be in his yard that resembled a golf course or in his garden that he used to bless family and friends.
He was an intelligent man and could fix anything. If there was something that needed fixing, he?d figure out a way to do it. He got great satisfaction from helping family and friends whenever possible whether it be working on their car, helping fix an appliance, or offering a helping hand to meet whatever need he could. He paid incredible attention to detail and always kept his cars and yard spotless.
Despite all of this, his greatest love was for his family. He loved them with all his heart and never hesitated to make sure that they knew that. He was their biggest supporter, nothing made him prouder than his children and grandchildren. He loved spending time with them and never missed an athletic event or performance that they were a part of. The lessons he taught them on helping others and solving problems will be remembered forever.
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Location: Greer, SC
February 17, 2024 -
Betty Jean Jones Grubbs, 91, passed away February 17, 2024.
A native of Greenville County, daughter of the late R.C. and Myrtle Hudson Jones, she was a homemaker and a member of Brushy Creek Baptist Church.
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Location: Greer, SC
February 10, 2024 -
Brenda Joan Bailey Mathews, 79, passed away February 10, 2024.
A native of Greenville County, South Carolina, daughter of the late Clarence Earl and Blanche Leonard Bailey.
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Location: Greer, SC
February 10, 2024 -
James "Jim" Owen Pickett, Jr., 66, of Greer, South Carolina, passed away February 10, 2024.
A native of Burlington, North Carolina, son of the late James Owen Pickett, Sr. and Mary Louise Beckhom Pickett, he was an employee of Fred Anderson Automotive, formerly Bradshaw Automotive, and was a member and ordained Elder of St. Giles Presbyterian Church of Greenville.
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Location: Greer, SC
February 6, 2024 -
Donald William Bartlett, 84, passed away February 6, 2024, at Greer Memorial Hospital after a battle with leukemia.
Born October 7, 1939, in St. Lawrence, South Dakota, to the late John Merle and Cynthia Mary Bower Bartlett, he grew up in Elk River, Minnesota and moved to Greer in 1965 after serving in the U.S. Air Force.
He was a retired employee of National Linen Service and a member of Victor Baptist Church. He was a volunteer for Greer Meals on Wheels and a bus driver
for Greer Christian Learning Center.
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Location: Greenville
February 4, 2024 -
Patricia Louise Gordon Satterfield, 90, wife of the late Bobby Satterfield, passed away February 4, 2024.
A native of Pelham, South Carolina, daughter of the late John Pasco and Hazel Mae Byars Gordon, she was a retired employee of Kemet Corporation and of the Baptist faith.
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Location: Taylors
January 28, 2024 -
Doris Chipola Leek, 94, wife of the late Raymond Leek, passed away peacefully in her home on January 28, 2024.
Doris was born and raised in Rosenhayn, New Jersey, daughter of the late Nicholas and Frances (Peraset) Chipola, she was a retired employee of South Jersey Clothing Co. where she made military clothing.
Doris was known for bowling, gardening, loved cooking, baking, playing Pinochle with her friends, spending time in Florida, and enjoyed taking care of her sons Doberman?'. But most of all she loved being surrounded by her family and grandkids.
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Location: Augusta, Ga.
January 26, 2024 -
Geraldine "Gerry" Thompson Lynn Lunsford, 96, of Augusta, Georgia, formerly of Greenville and Greer, SC, passed away at the home of her daughter in Augusta, Georgia on January 26, 2024.
She was the daughter of the late Myrtice Willis Thompson McEntire and Gerald Thompson. She enjoyed Christian life and fellowship at Fairview Baptist Church as a lifelong member.
Gerry was married to Rudford "Rud" Lynn for 53 years until his death and years later married Don Lunsford until his death in 2007.
She will be fondly remembered as Valedictorian of Mountain View High School Graduating Class of 1944.
Gerry was also predeceased by her son, Tommy Lynn.
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Location: Greenville
January 24, 2024 -
W. William "Bill" Goodell, 81, went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his wife and son, on January 24, 2024.
A native of Schenectady, New York, son of the late Wyman William Goodell, Sr. and Alice Phoebe Lewis, he was a retired accountant and owner of Allison and Goodell CPA?s and a member of Heritage Chapel Baptist Church, Greer.
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Location: Greer, SC
January 23, 2024 -
Gwendolyn Marie Chittle Davis, 79, passed away January 23, 2024.
A native of Warren, Ohio, daughter of the late Albert Henry and Rosella Hluchan Chittle, she was a special needs teacher for New Haven Unified School District,
Freemont California until she retired in 2009 and relocated to South Carolina
shortly after.
She was an avid reader, loved Elvis, sugar cookies, and enjoyed traveling with three special friends, Diane, Susan, and Gary.
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Location: Greenville
January 17, 2024 -
Jessie Mae Blackburn Singer, 95, passed away January 17, 2024.
A native of Valley Head, Alabama, daughter of the late William E. and Jessie Edna Chadwick Blackburn, she was a retired employee for Gates Rubber Company and of the Baptist faith.
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Location: Greenville
January 15, 2024 -
Carolyn Wood Chapman, 80, wife of the late Thomas M. Chapman, passed away January 15, 2024.
A native of Greenville South Carolina, daughter of the late Vernon Thomas Wood and Mattie Hannah Wood, she was a retired office manager for Greer Pediatrics and of the Methodist faith.
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Location: Greer, SC
January 9, 2024 -
John Perry Green, Jr., 76, passed away January 9, 2024.
A native of Greenville County, son of the late John Perry Green, Sr., and Mildred Robison Green, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran, a retired supervisor for Michelin and of the Baptist faith.
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Location: Greer, SC
January 8, 2024 -
Edgar Sarrell Strange, Jr., 94, passed away January 8, 2024.
A native of Inman, South Carolina, son of the late Edgar Sarrell Strange, Sr. and Mary Leona Hall Strange, he served in the United States Army National Guard and was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Taylors, South Carolina.
Mr. Strange served on the board for Greer Housing Authority for 21 years.
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Location: Gray Court, SC
January 8, 2024 -
Harvey Thompson, 80, of Gray. Court, S.C., passed away January 8, 2024.
A native of Hamlet, North Carolina, son of the late Barney Byrd and Mary Jane Boyles Thompson, he was a retired truck driver and a member of Blue Ridge Baptist Church.
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