Eustice Hinson Walters

Death date: Jan 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.Read Obituary

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Kim

172w ago

in honor of Eustice.

So sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers. Love, Todd, Kim & Morandi Lawrence

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Julie Steele

172w ago

Vera Swofford

172w ago

I will try and find words to justify this mans life . He was the kindest man I've had the privilege of ever knowing . I remember the exact first time of meeting him . He left a impression on me that day that will always be on my mind and in my heart . I never once heard him condemn others , and this is a rarity . He accepted me into the family as if I had already been there forever . He loved seeing family come visit , and visit we did with him gracelessly allowing us to stay in the { The Cabin } . It says a lot about a man when ones grandson says he loves him , and hasn't seen him in years . But hasn't forgotten his goodness .
So many memories of Eustice its hard to write all them here . I wish I could know I would be remembered as he is , but I can't go near that place .
His faithfulness to God , and his family is the most outstanding memories etched on my mind . Oh ! to have a man as this in ones life is and would be a honor .
The results of his life shows through his children and their lives . Donna , Julie , and Van
have always had my adoration .
I know you all know how blessed you've been having him as your daddy . You have carried on with his life with honoring his way of leading you , and I'm proud of you all .
Having him to guide you will show results for years to come with you all knowing how to carry on with your kids and grandkids . And , so far this has already shown , and I know this will carry on for decades .
Its been a honor knowing this man , and trying to find words that fit his life is hard as anything I say can't really be stated correctly .
I loved him and will always cherish times I spent with him and family .
I love you , Donna , Julie , and Van . And I hope you all know how special you are to me .
As God would say , " A job well done by this man ."
Thank you all for being there for me and my family .
Hugs ,
Aunt Vera

Julie Steele

172w ago

Anonymous

172w ago

Sent a Peaceful White Lilies Basket to the Walters family.

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Patricia Walters

172w ago

My deepest condolences to all the family. Many fond memories of Eustice and Myrtle all my life. United together again. Rest In Peace. ❤️ Love Patricia Walters

Brenda Whitaker

172w ago

in honor of Eustice.

Your family are in my thought and prayers.
Brenda Hinson Whitaker
Daughter of Bonnie Hinson
Cousin of Mr Walters

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Vsc & Security, Myrtle Beach

172w ago

Sent a Peaceful White Lilies Basket to the Walters family.

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Thomas

172w ago

in honor of Eustice.

Donna,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Thomas, Margaret, and Quinn Monroe

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Donna W Lawrence

Thomas, thank you for your family's sweet thoughts and prayers.

Kim Dowdy

172w ago

When your almost 8 year old remembers the love and kindness of a soul she was blessed to meet in person only once in her life, it speaks volumes of the generosity, genuine and authentic warmth and pure grace carried within. He has touched my whole family by simply being himself - when I see a magnolia blossom, I will recall warm summer evenings smiling on his front porch and I will know he is in God's loving hands and once again porch sitting with Mrs. Myrtle, who in her last days was still the sharpest needle-worker you could find and will always be with me in the beautiful veil Julie made for our wedding.
Watching Mr. Eustice in person and through the love and lives of his children, in-laws and grandchildren, and most especially his beloved departed wife I have learned so much. He was gentle, kind, hard working, and soft spoken - a skill I have not come close to perfecting, but am in my second half of life learning to value more and more. He raised fine cattle, corn, sweet potatoes, pond fish and chickens, but even more so, mighty fine children.
His daughter taught me how to supervise staff, be caretaker of a building, share the privilege of education and hard work with others, travel the world to learn from beautiful differences and celebrate common threads, and most skillfully to remember to laugh at work. Most importantly, she and her husband taught me that family is more than blood and those who love deep and take chances by welcoming the lost lambs, leave long legacies, even when they are sometimes thankless. They are some of the finest examples of being Christlike I know.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.