Bryan Jeter

Obituary For Bryan Jeter

PAULINE, SC-- Bryan Jeter, 48, departed this world and went home to be with the Lord on Saturday afternoon, December 14, 2013, after a very tragic car accident. Born on July 11, 1965, he was the son of Mrs. Minnie B. Jeter of Spartanburg, SC, and the late Perletha 'Butch' Jeter. He was the grandson of the late Thomas Sr. and Ruth Long Bunche and the late Abraham and Elwillie Peake Jeter. Bryan was a graduate of Spartanburg High School where he enjoyed playing the Tuba as well as other instruments in the Viking band. He was a graduate of Spartanburg Technical College. He was a former Detention Officer at Livesay Correctional Institution. For the past 27 years, he worked as a Master Mechanic and Painter with Jolley Towing and Recovery. He tirelessly repaired autos for many as the owner and operator of BJ'S Truck and Auto Repair. Bryan enjoyed collecting, restoring and 'tinkering' with cars and trucks often known as Mr. 'Re-Fix It'! He also enjoyed deer hunting and fishing with family and friends. He had a special place in his heart for animals, especially his dogs. Bryan loved the Lord and his family. He was a very devoted father, a dedicated son to both his father and mother, adored his grand-daughters, dearly loved and treasured his sister 'Hon', his nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and co-workers. Left to cherish fond memories include one son, Mr. Bryan Martin 'Lil B' Jeter of the home, and one daughter, Ms. Amber Nicole Jeter of Boiling Springs, SC; one sister, Mrs. Annie J. Means of Spartanburg, SC and his dearly beloved brother-in-law, Mr. Douglas Means of Spartanburg, SC; two grandchildren, Ms. Sania D. Kerns and Ms. Skylyn D. Kerns of Boiling Springs, SC; two nieces, Ms. Londan Courtney Means of Clemson, SC and Ms. Loren Chelsea Means of Spartanburg, SC; special nephews, Mr. Ted Means of Spartanburg SC, Indi Shelton of Deluth, Georgia and Dior Shelton of Sumter, SC; ten aunts, Ms. Elaine Bunche of Sumter, SC, Mrs. Betty Jean Jones (Clyde), Mrs. Willie Lee Ferguson (Rev. O.C. Ferguson) of Moore, SC, Ms. Vivian Jeter, Ms. Brenda Jeter of Pauline, Mrs. Alice Ann Smith, Ms. Doretha Prysock, Mrs. Sarah Nesbitt (Jerry), Mrs. Jennifer Lyles, (Roger) and Mrs. Angela Gail Garrett (David), all of Spartanburg, SC; seven uncles, Mr. Preston Bunche of Columbia, SC, Mr. John Edward Jeter (Roslyn), Mr. Louis Jeter, Mr. Michael Jeter, Special Uncle Mr. Anthony Dale Jeter, Mr. Garry Long, all of Spartanburg and Minister Winfred Jeter (Dee Wesley) of Enoree, SC; a host of loving cousins, relatives and his very best 'brother' friends, 'Junie' Eugene Maybin of Charlotte, NC, Mr. James Jones of Boiling Springs SC and Rae Rothenberg of Pauline SC.; and his special employer, Mr. Rick Jolley. He held forever in his heart his dearly departed best friends Mr. James 'Jap' Talley, and Mr. Tyrone Pilgrim, whom he has now joined in Heaven! To God Be the Glory. Funeral Services will be held Saturday December 21, 2013 at 1:00 PM at Wyatt's Chapel Baptist Church in Buffalo, SC. Rev. J.Lewis Peake will preside and Rev. Patrick Suber will officiate. Burial will be held at the church cemetery. The family is at the home of his mother, Mrs. Minnie B. Jeter. 120 Cambridge Circle, Spartanburg, SC. J.W. Woodward Funeral Home