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Benjamin Spells Obituary

Benjamin Spells Sr. HOLLY HILL, SC - Celebration of life services will be held on Monday, 11:00 am, at the St. Stephens United Methodist Church, 1065 Two Church Road, Bowman, SC, with the Rev. Dr. James P. Smith, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Belleville Memorial Gardens, Orangeburg, SC. The body will be placed in the church at 10:00 am. Viewing will be on Sunday 1-9 pm at the funeral home. He was a son of the late Douglas and Merchie Kelly Spells. He was a lifelong member of the St. Stephens United Methodist Church. He graduated from Orangeburg Wilkerson High School. He received a B.S. Degree in Architectural Engineering and a M.S. Degree in Education from South Carolina State University. He was a World War II Veteran. He was a retired Principal of Roberts High School in Holly Hill. He was also a retired Orangeburg County Magistrate. He was married to the late Wilhelmena Spells. He is survived by: four children, Benjamin F. (Patty) Spells, Jr., Varene McDaniel, Edith Collins, Megra Spells; two brothers, Hollis (Emma) Spells, Curtis (Rhodia) Spells, and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the residence 1210 Pratt St., Holly Hill, SC and at the Shuler-Marshall Funeral Home of Holly Hill. Online condolences may be sent to www.shulermarshallfuneralhome.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 4 to Sep. 8, 2013.

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February 28, 2014

To the Spells Family, as a member of the 1967 class of Roberts High School, I would like to express my sympathy at the loss of your father. As a student at Roberts I had much respect for your father. May Jehovah God be with you and help you to cope with your loss.

Ruthie Sweatman
Decatur GA

September 9, 2013

Megra, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time in your life. Our very best to you, Debbie and Chris Rogers

The Abraham Family

September 9, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have 2 special guardian angels to watch over you. Mr. Spells was the Abraham Family high school principal and we will always cherish his memory.

LJ & Geraldine Abraham

September 9, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

September 9, 2013

Megra:
James and I would like to extend our sympathy to you and your family. We pray God's blessings upon you all.

James and Sandy Mulligan

Elijah & Alberta Abram

September 9, 2013

Megra,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through. Lean on God for comfort and peace.

Agape,

Amanda K. Ferguson

September 8, 2013

Meg, our prayers are with you and your family. Sorry that we cannot be there. May God Bless you!

Carolina Elliott

September 8, 2013

My sympathy to all of you. Mr. Spells was a great man. My parents had great respect for him. I hope they are all meeting up together now. Prayers for you all.
Carolina Culbertson Elliott.

Lynette Duggins Thomas

September 7, 2013

Megra, Precious in the sight of The LORD is the death of his Saints. Psalm 116:15. Praying for you and with you during your appointed hour. The Duggins-Coaxum, Doyle and Thomas Families.

Bonita Dunmeyer

September 6, 2013

My deepest sympathy is extended to Megra and family during this difficult time. May God provide you comfort and strength in the days ahead as you mourn the passing of Mr. Spells.

mike & stephanie giordano

September 5, 2013

prayers to all of mr benjamin spells sr family & many friends. mr spells was a great man who did so much good for so many people.rest in peace sir.

Janice Denton Hyder

September 5, 2013

The Denton family (neighbors to Megra) are saddened upon the loss of her father. He was always so thoughtful in inquiring about Mom and Dad's well-being and we enjoyed swapping apples for peaches with him every year. May the Lord undergird the Spells family with His comfort, peace and strength during this difficult time.

Catherine Johnson

September 5, 2013

My prayers and warmest regards goes to the family of a caring and honorable man and my former principal of Roberts High School. May God's peace be with you all. Catherine Hezekiah Johnson, Class of 1975

September 4, 2013

Expressing My Deepest Sympathy
Claeatha Avinger Kearse, Roberts High School Class of 1981 (the last class of Roberts High School)

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