Obituaries
Listed here are the family members that have gone home to our family in the heavens. While it might be a seat left empty at our reunion, the memories of the person who once sat in that seat will continue on in the generations of family memebers who honor their memory in their stories, pictures, and actions. Like Margaret Mead said in her poem below...."For if you always think of me, I will never be gone."
To the living, I am gone; to the sorrowful, I will never return.
To the angry, I was cheated, but to the happy, I am at peace,
And to the faithful, I have never left.
I cannot speak, but I can listen. I cannot be seen, but I can be heard.
So as you stand upon a shore, gazing at a beautiful sea, Remember me.
As you look upon a flower and admire it's simplicity, Remember me.
Remember me in you hearts, thoughts, and your memories of the
times we loved, the times we cried, the times we fought, the times we laughed.
For if you always think of me, I will never be gone.
If you have a loved one that is a family member that should be on this list, please contact us to have them added.
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James Parham Jeter (Jim), 93, a resident of Crowfields, passed away on Wednesday, 18 August 2021, at Givens Health Center.
A native of Aurora, NC, he was the son of the late Robert Russell Jeter and Blanche Redditt Jeter. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Eugenia Boone Jeter, and son-in-law, Chris Metzger.
Upon graduation from the University of Richmond, Jim was commissioned in the Air Force and was stationed in Texas and London, England while on active duty. He remained in the Air Force Reserve for the remainder of his 30-year career, retiring as a Colonel. In parallel, Jim enjoyed a successful management career at Marsh McLennan in Greenville, SC. He also had a passion for genealogy and created quite an extensive library of family history.
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June 23, 2021 Charlotte, North Carolina - Edgar Harris Walker, Jr., "Eddie" passed away on June 23, 2021 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC, surrounded by his loving family – including his brother, two sons, his five grandchildren, and his former wife and lifelong friend. He was preceded in death by his father Edgar Harris Walker, Sr., and his mother Emma Cornelia "Connie" Walker. He is survived by his brother James Floyd Walker and his wife Sharon of Charlotte, NC; sons Edgar Harris "Trey" Walker, III and wife Ali of Columbia, SC and John Hanes Walker and wife Ashley of Charlotte, NC; and grandchildren Edgar Harris "Harrison" Walker, IV and Haleigh Madison Walker of Columbia, SC; Emma Caroline Walker, Laura Payton Walker and Raleigh Hanes Walker of Charlotte, NC and former wife Donna Hanes Walker Pressley of Charlotte, NC.
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Spartanburg – James Thomas “Jay” Jeter III, 74, husband of Mary Linda Burnett Jeter, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Jay fought a long and courageous battle with cancer.
A native of Whitmire, SC, he was the son of the late C.B. Jeter, Sr. and Evelyn Suber Jeter of Whitmire, SC. He graduated from Whitmire High School in 1964 as Salutatorian. Then Jay attended Furman University where he graduated with honors and a BA in Economics and Business. In 1978 he graduated from Winthrop University with a M. ED. He taught math at Union High School, 1973-1978; and then at Spartanburg High School, 1978 – 2010.
He served in the S.C. Army National Guard for six years and was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church.
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Reba Gail Peeples Wilburn, better known as "Button" passed away February 4, 2021, at Lakewood Senior Living. She was the devoted wife of the late Luke John Wilburn Jr. Button was born September 23, 1934, in Estill, SC. She was the daughter of C. Laughlin Peeples and Reba Breedlove Peeples.
She graduated from Estill High School in 1952. As an Estill High School "Gator Girl", she made many wonderful memories and friends. Button continued her education at Columbia College. She graduated in 1956, with many more happy memories and lifelong friends. After her marriage, she taught general science, chemistry, and home economics in Charleston, SC, Alexandria, VA, and Asheville, NC. Button and Luke settled in Spartanburg, SC, and Button became involved in many church and community activities. She was an active member of Fernwood Baptist Church, where she was proud to be a member of the Alma Hudson Sunday school class. She was an avid gardener, and participated in several ladies clubs while raising her three children. She resumed her love of teaching by substituting at McCracken Jr High. Later in life, she delivered meals for Meals on Wheels. Button was the kind of person who made friends wherever she went, and her friendship brought joy to everyone around her.
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Eugenia Boone Jeter, 90, a resident of Crowfields, passed away on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at Givens Health Center.
A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Roberts H. and Maria Crymes Boone. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Joanne Boone Byrd, and husband, Sam; brothers, James Boone, and wives Sara Margaret James Boone and Mildred Rogers Burrell Boone, Joseph Boone, and wife, Bertha, Allen Boone, and William Martin Boone, and wife, Quinn, and son-in-law, Chris Metzger.
