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E. Spear Sedgley

May 26, 1944 - April 1, 2010
E. Spear Sedgley, age 65, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2010, at the McCall Hospice House, after a valiant battle with ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in Portland, Maine, he was the son of the Elden Guy Sedgley and Pearl Bragg Sedgley Berry, who preceded him in death. Spear was retired from the Furman University Athletic Department where he served as Equipment Manager for over 21 years. Spear is survived by his wife, Cheryl Caldwell Sedgley; children, Laurie Vogel and husband Mike, Lisa Smith and husband Mark, Suzanne Haynes and husband Todd, all of Greenville; grandchildren, Joshua Smith, Megan Smith, Madison Haynes and Lauren Vogel; and a sister-in-law, Patricia Batson and husband Harold of Greenville. He is also survived by two sisters, Janice O'Reilly of Cleveland, Georgia, and Donna Aftousmis of Palm Bay, Florida; a brother, David Sedgley and wife Audrey of Gainesville, Georgia; stepbrothers David Berry and wife Allison, and Bruce Berry and wife Melody, all of Bowdoinham Maine, as well as numerous special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a stepsister, Diana Coe Berry Rudloe, of Bowdoinham, Maine, and a stepfather, Ledlie H. Berry of Melbourne, Florida. Visitation will be held at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest on Saturday, April 3, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at Berea First Baptist Church, Farrs Bridge Road, on Monday, April 5, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. The family will be at the home of Suzanne and Todd Haynes, 424 Wexford Way, Easley, SC. Memorial gifts may be made to the Equipment Manager's Fund, c/o Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, or to the McCall Hospice House, 1836 Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680.
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E. Spear Sedgley, age 65, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2010, at the McCall Hospice House, after a valiant battle with ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in Portland, Maine, he was the son of the Elden Guy Sedgley and Pearl Bragg Sedgley Berry, who preceded himContinue Reading

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Stanley and Sandra Williams left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Family, We send our sincere sympathy. Spear was a special friend to Stan. While Sandra was in the hospital, Spear came early one morning and sat with Stan then took him to breakfast. We will not forget his understanding and willingness to minister.
shannon willarrd/Gail Rogers left a message on March 6, 2015:
To all whom loved Spear: He was such a lvoing and generous man. I thank God that my brother was blessed in knowing him and we were too. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today. May God watch over you during this difficult time.Love to you all.
Sandy@Drake Jordan left a message on March 6, 2015:
Our prayers are with all of you during your loss. Spear was a great person. We love all of you during this difficult time.
Russ and Carolyn McDuffie left a message on March 6, 2015:
Lisa we are so sorry for the loss of your father, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you all. Russ, Carolyn & Madison
Roger Inman left a message on March 6, 2015:
Spears was always a very close friend of mine and will be missed dearly. He and I go way back in Southern Conference Athletics. Georgia Southern and Furman have meet many times. I will always keep Spears a part of that contest every time we meet. As a
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Pam Duncan left a message on March 6, 2015:
Cheryl & family So sorry to hear of the loss of Spear. You'll always miss him but he will be in your heart forever. Just cherish all the memories you had with him and Thank God everyday he blessed you with this wonderful man he was. Love Pam Dun
natalie tyson left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Cheryl, It was an honor to know & work with Spear. His sense of humor & spirit were always uplifting & I looked forward to my every visit with him. May God grant you & your family peace during this difficult time. Love, Natalie Tyson Speech The
Julie Wickliffe Baker left a message on March 6, 2015:
Cheryl and Family ~ It was with great sadness I read about Spear's end of the battle. I am sorry for your loss. I know you are all a loving family and I know you will all miss him greatly. Mere words cannot lessen your loss, but I hope you will take c
Joe Ray Thornbury left a message on March 6, 2015:
Cheryl and Family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Spear. I have several fond memories of Him and you all. I recall Dad always speaking highly of him. What a life well lived. If you all need anything please feel free to call upon my family, we wou
Jim, Jr. and Carole Leigh Patterson left a message on March 6, 2015:
Sedgley Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Rabon, Jr. left a message on March 6, 2015:
Thanks be to God for Spear. When I was having trouble finding a helmet in the bookstore, I was told to take a plain one to Spear and he would fix it up. He did and made one 6 year old mighty happy. Just one more time he helped someone with no expectt
Collis Flavell left a message on March 6, 2015:
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sedgley family. Tood sorry to hear the news. As you know Spears was an exceptional man and a great friend. He will be missed in the briars cutting a Rabbit. But we have some great memories to talk about next season. G
Clarence & Carolyn Blankenship left a message on March 6, 2015:
We were deeply saddened by the news of Spear's death. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult days. May God bless you.
Carole Snipes left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Lisa and Family, our love & prayers continue to be with all of you. May God comfort & give you all strength. Praying for sweet memories to flood your hearts & minds today. We love you. The Snipes Family
Bob Lee left a message on March 6, 2015:
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Sedgley family. Spear was an amazing man. He will be greatly missed.
Bill Ware left a message on March 6, 2015:
Cheryl, So sorry to hear about Spear. My thoughts and prayers will always be with you and the children. I certainly enjoyed the times I was able to be around Spear,we always had some good laughs. If I can be of any help to you just give me a call. You
Beryl Wickliffe left a message on March 6, 2015:
Dear Cheryl and Family, It was with sorrow I heard of the death of Spear. The battle was long and difficult but isn't it joy to know he won because he served a risen Lord that gave the promise of eternal life to him? I know there are no words that w
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes left a message:
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