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AIKEN, SC - Funeral service for William Cears "Bill" Church, 91, of Aiken, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at First Baptist Church, Aiken. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Fred Andrea. Burial with Military Honors and Masonic Rites will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Tuesday at GEORGE FUNERAL HOME. Memorial donations may be made to the Aiken Lodge #156, A.F.M., PO Box 658, Aiken, SC, 29802.
Mr. Church, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2014.
Born in N. Wilkesboro, NC, he was a son of the late William Albert and Bessie Lee Eller Church. Mr. Church was a US Army Veteran of WWII, was a retired Welding Inspector with DuPont. He later opened up his on welding business, C&C Welding.
Mr. Church was a member of First Baptist Church, Aiken, and was past Master Mason, with the Aiken Masonic Lodge, #156. He was a member of The Church Brothers & The Blue Ridge Ramblers.
He was inducted into the Country Music Bluegrass Hall of Fame. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Mrs. Mary Etta Church; brothers, Ralph and Jim Church and sisters, Iris Church and Melba Jean Barnett.
Survivors include: a son, William Dennis Church of Aiken; a daughter, Virginia Diane Hopper (Tim) of Aiken; sisters, Edna Crotts of Oak Ridge, NC and Doris Kearney of Pfafftown, NC; brothers, Edwin Church and Bobby Church, both of Ferguson, NC and Lloyd Church of N. Wilkesboro, NC.
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Robby Crumpton
April 16, 2014
One of the most wonderful persons I ever met. I was very fortunate to have been influenced by Mr. Bill, and later Brother Bill, very early in my life. Surely you are reaping your rewards in heaven.
Olin Welborn
April 15, 2014
So sorry for the loss of Mr. Bill Church. He was always willing to help in any way that he could. A great man and true gentleman, he will be missed. My prayers go out to the family for your loss. May God give you comfort in your time of sorrow.
ken strickland
April 15, 2014
The world as one less HERO in it. My memories of Mr.Church will always be next to my heart.With love and honor I will see you again.
Greg Lawson
April 15, 2014
We will miss you worshipful brother Bill Church. You were a beacon of light and hope. May you rest in peace. Truly one of the most wonderful people I have ever met in my life.
Jon Majerus
April 14, 2014
I met Bill at the Aiken Lodge and NEVER saw him when he wasn't smiling. Aiken and Freemasonry lost a good man. My deepest condolences to the family. You are in my prayers during this difficult time. May God bless you and comfort you.
Clancy and Teresa Bynum
April 14, 2014
Dear family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Cears was so special and we loved him so. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God grant you peace during this difficult time. We love you!
gerry and janet gartung
April 14, 2014
It was a honor to have known you and you family for so many years and we know you're at peace. Heaven is your new home but many await you while we will count the days til we all meet our heavenly father. love always Gerry and Janet Gartung
Barbie Church
April 14, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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