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James Satterfield Obituary
Wendell Satterfield, 78, of Gray Court, widower of Carolyn Smallwood Satterfield went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Born in Laurens, he was the son of the late Berry Lee & Olivia Davis Satterfield. Mr. Satterfield was a long-time member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He graduated from Gray Court Owings High School and Greenville Technical College. He served for two tours of duty in Vietnam in the United Sates Army. He retired after 41 years of work service from CeramTec in Laurens.
Mr. Satterfield is survived by three sons and their wives, James W. Satterfield, Jr. (Phebe), Parrish Satterfield (Lory), and Phalen Satterfield (Sarah); five grandchildren, Trae Satterfield (Carley), Erin Ross (Davis), Isaiah Satterfield, Peyton Satterfield, and Emma Claire Satterfield; five great-grandchildren, Holly, Daniel, and Ezekiel Ross, Eliza and Suzanna Satterfield; and two sisters, Linda Eubanks, and Aquilla Cole (Rev. William Cole).
He was preceded in death by one grandson, Samuel Satterfield; and one brother-in-law, James Eubanks.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:30 pm at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 1279 S. Frontage Rd., Fountain Inn, SC 29644. Interment will follow in Westview Memorial Park, 5740 US-76, Laurens, SC 29360.
The family will receive friends at the church starting at 1:00 pm.
The family requests that memorials be made to: SC Chapter 30, 173d ABN BDE Assn, Care of Harold Riggs, 900 Calks Ferry Rd., Lexington, SC 29072
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Larry Coleman
February 27, 2026
Our prayers are with the family. We served together in the 4th 503rd 173rd. So many of our brothers have passed but they will always live in our hearts and in our memories. Rest in peace brother.
J.L. Beacham
February 18, 2026
My sincere condolences to the family of James Satterfield, may he rest in peace. Satterfield and myself, J.L. Beacham, served in the US Army together, as paratroopers in the 101st Airborne Division in 1966 at Fort Campbell, KY. Our unit was reassigned to the 4th Battalion, 503d, 173d Airborne Brigade. We deployed and served together on several combat operations in Vietnam until June 1967. Another good soldier has fallen.
Bill and Sandy Poole
February 16, 2026
We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss Wendall, but we know where he is. May you feel God's presence as you grieve. We will be praying for all of you.
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