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Obituary For Mr. William "Bill" Smith Comer

Memorial services for Mr. William S. Comer, 83, of 24 Andre Michaux Road, Santee, SC will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday, August 19, 2019 at Elloree United Methodist Church, 501 Barkley Street, Elloree, SC, with the Reverend Terry Fleming and Reverand John Hoin officiating.

Surrounded by his family, William Smith "Bill" Comer passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 at his residence.

Bill was born September 8, 1935 in Knoxville, TN. He was the son of William Walter and Lillian Gass Comer.

Bill spent his early years in Knoxville, attended Fulton High School and was a graduate of the University of Tennessee. He furthered his education with UT in Nashville, TN where he received his Master Degree in Social Work Administration. Bill's career led him to Savannah, GA, then to Columbia, SC. He held several positions with the state of SC before retiring as the Director of Community Long Term Care for several South Carolina counties.

Bill was an avid golfer and enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. His outgoing personally encompassed a large circle of friends.

Bill is predeceased by his former wife, Deryl Wimberly Comer, his parents and his brother, Robert Comer.

Bill leaves to cherish his fond memories, his wife: Charlotte; his daughter, Meryle Comer Greve; sons, Stuart M. Comer (Lisa), Brian Comer and Scott Comer; grandchildren, Heather Hopfenspeger, Brittany Comer, Ashlyn Comer, Christen Comer, and Peyton Comer and five great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until the hour of service Monday, August 19, 2019 at Elloree United Methodist Church, 501 Barkley Street, Elloree, SC.

The family request that in lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the American Cancer Society.

Family and friends may call Simmons Funeral Home of Santee.

Guest Book

Uncle Bill was a huge comfort to us when my father (his brother) passed away in 2005. It meant a lot and I am forever thankful for his strength support. Bill and Bob can now be reunited. Love,Karen Comer Gilbreath

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Bill was one of my very best friends growing up. I went to Fulton High School with him in Knoxville, Tenn. We played on the Fulton High baseball team together. We double dated and ran around together. We played golf together and I was even best man in his wedding many years ago. He was a great friend but I have not seen or talked to him in several years but never forgot him. He was one of a kind. Sympathys to his family. Jim George

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My Daddy. I can't believe I am seeing your picture here. I just doesn't seem real. I miss you so deeply. Thank you Daddy for giving me so many wonderful memories and for teaching me about all that life has to offer. Selfishly, I want so many more memories with you. I will hold you in my heart forever. I love you so much Daddy. Your little girl, Meryle.

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