Eustice Hinson Walters

January 4, 2021

Eustice Hinson Walters, beloved father, grandfather and uncle, died Monday, January 4, 2021 with his children by his side. Born April 25, 1933, he was the 10th of 12 children born to William Vander and Flossie Hinson Walters. Mr. Walters resided on family land in the Buford community of Lancaster, South Carolina where he was raised. In 1955, Mr. Walters received his Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering from Clemson University. Following graduation, he was commissioned as First Lieutenant in the US Army. While home on leave, he met his wife, then a Lancaster County Extension Agent, Myrtle Altonia Swofford (deceased) of Fingerville, South Carolina, at a drive-in restaurant, "The Hub," in Lancaster. After more than 50 years of marriage, he provided loving care to her during her illness with Alzheimer's disease. The couple had four children, Gloria Anita (deceased); Donna Gail (Chuck Lawrence) of Chapin, SC; Julie Kay (Tom Steele) of Stuart, VA; and William Van of Lancaster, SC. He was a loving Papa to five grandchildren, Cody Lawrence (Corinna Weller) of Clover, SC; John Lawrence (Miranda Dillingham) of Lexington, SC; Bailey Steele of Santa Fe, NM; Harper Steele of Danville, VA; and SaVanna Walters of Conway, SC. He was step-grandfather to Todd (Kim) Lawrence of Rosewell, GA and step-great-grandfather to Morandi Lawrence. He also had the joy of meeting his first great-grandchild, Logan Elizabeth Lawrence of Clover, SC. Mr. Walters is also survived by three sisters-in-law, Geneva Walters, Virginia Walters and Rosemary Walters, as well as numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Mr. Walters was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Shelby Lindsey Walters, Shaylor Ordway Walters, Clement Nebraska Walters, William Cecil Walters, Ray Furman Walters, James David "J.D." Walters, and Lex Daniel Walters; sisters, Lavicie Rachel "Tillie" Walters Bellinger, Maye Oline Walters Smith, and Flossie Mae Walters Vassey; four sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Walters, Mary Frances Walters, Betty Walters and Rebecca "Becky" Walters; and three brothers-in-law, William "Bill" Bellinger, George Smith and William "Billy" Vassey. The founder of EH Walters and Associates, Mr. Walters enjoyed a long career in the fire pump controls business, yet his passion was maintaining the family farm where he raised cattle, tended large vegetable and flower gardens, and shared his bounty with family and friends. A faithful and humble servant, he was always generous with his time and talents. He was a life-long member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Connie Maxwell Children's Home (conniemaxwell.com) 810 Maxwell Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646. The family would like to recognize Ms. Effie Deese for the love and care she provided to both Eustice and Myrtle Walters through their illnesses. Graveside services will be held at 4:00 pm, Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. Those unable to attend the service, may watch a live stream at 4pm on Saturday, January 9, 2021 on the Bethlehem Baptist Church Facebook page by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/bethlehembaptistchurchlancaster/ Arrangements by Lancaster Funeral Home and Cremation Services.