Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthDec 19, 1936, Stanley County, North Carolina [49317]
DeathJan 16, 2019, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina [49317]
BurialCremated [49318]
FatherOscar Alexander HUNEYCUTT (1898-1976)
MotherVivian Mae BARNES (1904-1988)
Spouses
Marriage1956 [49319]
Obituary Online notes for William Avery HUNEYCUTT
William Avery Huneycutt, 82, of Inman, SC died 1/16/2019 of a pulmonary embolism.
He was a native of Albemarle, Stanly County, NC and married to Eleanor Elaine Reese. He was the son of the late Oscar Alexander Huneycutt and Vivian Mae Barnes Huneycutt of Albemarle, NC. Avery & Eleanor moved their family to Spartanburg, SC in 1967.
Avery attended Mars Hill College where he met Eleanor. He was a graduate of N.C. State University in Civil Engineering. He began his career as a TVA Hydrology & Drainage Engineer over the Eastern Tennessee area for 10 years. He was the former Director of Engineering for the City of Spartanburg for 11 years. He was a former Construction Engineer for building the R. & R. Donnelly Plant for 2 years. He was retired from the Spartanburg Day School as their Facilities Engineer.
He was a Deacon at First Baptist Church in Elizabethton, TN and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Spartanburg. He was a lifetime member of the American Society of Civil Engineers; a charter member of Spartanburg's Foothills Antique and Power Association and a member of the Friends of the Library.
He was survived by his brother, Lee Huneycutt of Albemarle, NC. Also by their 3 daughters: Sharon Lynn Huneycutt Harris and her husband, Stan Harris; Margaret Elaine Huneycutt Harris and her husband, Ronnie Harris; and Melinda Kathryn Huneycutt McMillion and her husband, Mike McMillion all of Spartanburg. Also survived by their 3 grandchildren: Virginia "Jenny" Elaine Harris and her husband USAF Staff Sgt. Kyle Hauser of Elgin, SC, SCANG Staff Sgt. William Luke Harris (formerly USAF) and his wife Hannah Gilbert Harris and Lee Alexander McMillion all of Spartanburg. Also survived by his 6 great grandchildren: Brett Hauser, Ryan Hauser, Brooke Hauser, Natalie Hauser, Savannah Harris, Will Harris and nieces and nephews: Barbara West Curlee, Brenda West Barrier, Kenneth Ray Bradley, James Robert Bradley, Glenn Gilbert Reese, Jr, John David Reese, Kathryn Elizabeth Reese Britt, William Michael Reese and Alexander James Reese. Lastly survived by a loving friend: Marion McMillian.
Predeceased by his parents and sister Ruth Huneycutt West and her husband Cecil West, sister-in-law Eloise Coggins Reese and nephew Robert West.
His hobbies included traveling, reading, history, antique tractors, farm equipment and antique tools, collector of farm magazines, books and agricultural year books.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 5:00 PM at Seawright Funeral Home in Inman conducted by Mr. Stan Harris. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 2151, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38101 or to Alzheimer's Research,4124 Clemson Blvd, Suite L, Anderson, SC 29621 . [49318]
He was a native of Albemarle, Stanly County, NC and married to Eleanor Elaine Reese. He was the son of the late Oscar Alexander Huneycutt and Vivian Mae Barnes Huneycutt of Albemarle, NC. Avery & Eleanor moved their family to Spartanburg, SC in 1967.
Avery attended Mars Hill College where he met Eleanor. He was a graduate of N.C. State University in Civil Engineering. He began his career as a TVA Hydrology & Drainage Engineer over the Eastern Tennessee area for 10 years. He was the former Director of Engineering for the City of Spartanburg for 11 years. He was a former Construction Engineer for building the R. & R. Donnelly Plant for 2 years. He was retired from the Spartanburg Day School as their Facilities Engineer.
He was a Deacon at First Baptist Church in Elizabethton, TN and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Spartanburg. He was a lifetime member of the American Society of Civil Engineers; a charter member of Spartanburg's Foothills Antique and Power Association and a member of the Friends of the Library.
He was survived by his brother, Lee Huneycutt of Albemarle, NC. Also by their 3 daughters: Sharon Lynn Huneycutt Harris and her husband, Stan Harris; Margaret Elaine Huneycutt Harris and her husband, Ronnie Harris; and Melinda Kathryn Huneycutt McMillion and her husband, Mike McMillion all of Spartanburg. Also survived by their 3 grandchildren: Virginia "Jenny" Elaine Harris and her husband USAF Staff Sgt. Kyle Hauser of Elgin, SC, SCANG Staff Sgt. William Luke Harris (formerly USAF) and his wife Hannah Gilbert Harris and Lee Alexander McMillion all of Spartanburg. Also survived by his 6 great grandchildren: Brett Hauser, Ryan Hauser, Brooke Hauser, Natalie Hauser, Savannah Harris, Will Harris and nieces and nephews: Barbara West Curlee, Brenda West Barrier, Kenneth Ray Bradley, James Robert Bradley, Glenn Gilbert Reese, Jr, John David Reese, Kathryn Elizabeth Reese Britt, William Michael Reese and Alexander James Reese. Lastly survived by a loving friend: Marion McMillian.
Predeceased by his parents and sister Ruth Huneycutt West and her husband Cecil West, sister-in-law Eloise Coggins Reese and nephew Robert West.
His hobbies included traveling, reading, history, antique tractors, farm equipment and antique tools, collector of farm magazines, books and agricultural year books.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 5:00 PM at Seawright Funeral Home in Inman conducted by Mr. Stan Harris. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 2151, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38101 or to Alzheimer's Research,4124 Clemson Blvd, Suite L, Anderson, SC 29621 . [49318]
Obituary Online notes for Eleanor Elaine (Spouse 1)
Eleanor Elaine Reese Huneycutt, PHR, 80, born on May 3, 1938 of Inman, SC died on September 13, 2018 of complications of vascular dementia at her home.
She was a native of Greenville, County, SC and married to William Avery Huneycutt having celebrated 61 years of marriage. She was the daughter of the late William Wilford Reese and Geneva Margaret Lamb Reese. Eleanor and Avery moved their family to Spartanburg, SC in 1967.
Eleanor was a graduate of Mars Hill College in music and where she met Avery. She retired from Prym/Dritz Corp as Human Resources Manager. She was a former partner of Gifts Unusual, Carolina Reese Corp., EBC Inc. and former owner of Honey Bears Learning & Development Center.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Spartanburg, member of the Daughters of the American Revolution Kate Barry Chapter, member of the Society of Human Resource Management, member of the National Association of Universal Women, Former President of Women's Political Caucus, former member of Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce, former member of Spartanburg Development Association, former member of Private Industry Council Board of Directors, former member of the Business & Professional Women's Club and awarded the Small Business Woman Of The Year; former founding member of the Board of Directors of St. Luke's Free Medical Clinic.
She was the sister of S.C. Senator Glenn G. Reese, Sr. (and his wife, Janis) owner of Krispy Kreme. In addition to her husband, she is also survived by three daughters, Sharon Lynn Huneycutt Harris and her husband, Stan Harris; Margaret Elaine Huneycutt Harris and her husband, Ronnie Harris; and Melinda Kathryn Huneycutt McMillion and her husband, Mike McMillion; three grandchildren, Jenny Harris Hauser and her husband, SGT. USAF Kyle Hauser stationed at Travis AFB, California; Staff SGT. USAF William Luke Harris and his wife Hannah Harris of Spartanburg, and Lee Alexander McMillion employed as dispatcher with the SC Department of Public Safety and six great grandchildren Brett Robert, Ryan Truman, Brooke Ann, Natalie Elaine, William Mathew Harris and Savannah Marie Harris.
Also survived by her nieces and nephews: Kenneth Ray Bradley, James Robert Bradley, Glenn Gilbert Reese, Jr., John David Reeese, Kathryn Elizabeth Reese Britt, William Michael Reese and Alexander James Reese, Barbara West Curlee, Brenda West Barrier. Lastly survived by two loving friends: Jo Krokus and Patty Seifert Graves.
In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by brother, Dr. James W. Reese, who was a professor at University of South Carolina Upstate; sister Judith Ann Reese Bradley, who was a retired nurse and VP of Nursing at St. Luke's and nephew Robert West.
Her hobbies included traveling, history, reading, collector of Indian Art and antiques. She loved "discovery"!
A Celebration of Her Life Service will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 3:30 PM in the Seawright Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Manning Strickland. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations maybe made to: ..... [49319]
She was a native of Greenville, County, SC and married to William Avery Huneycutt having celebrated 61 years of marriage. She was the daughter of the late William Wilford Reese and Geneva Margaret Lamb Reese. Eleanor and Avery moved their family to Spartanburg, SC in 1967.
Eleanor was a graduate of Mars Hill College in music and where she met Avery. She retired from Prym/Dritz Corp as Human Resources Manager. She was a former partner of Gifts Unusual, Carolina Reese Corp., EBC Inc. and former owner of Honey Bears Learning & Development Center.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Spartanburg, member of the Daughters of the American Revolution Kate Barry Chapter, member of the Society of Human Resource Management, member of the National Association of Universal Women, Former President of Women's Political Caucus, former member of Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce, former member of Spartanburg Development Association, former member of Private Industry Council Board of Directors, former member of the Business & Professional Women's Club and awarded the Small Business Woman Of The Year; former founding member of the Board of Directors of St. Luke's Free Medical Clinic.
She was the sister of S.C. Senator Glenn G. Reese, Sr. (and his wife, Janis) owner of Krispy Kreme. In addition to her husband, she is also survived by three daughters, Sharon Lynn Huneycutt Harris and her husband, Stan Harris; Margaret Elaine Huneycutt Harris and her husband, Ronnie Harris; and Melinda Kathryn Huneycutt McMillion and her husband, Mike McMillion; three grandchildren, Jenny Harris Hauser and her husband, SGT. USAF Kyle Hauser stationed at Travis AFB, California; Staff SGT. USAF William Luke Harris and his wife Hannah Harris of Spartanburg, and Lee Alexander McMillion employed as dispatcher with the SC Department of Public Safety and six great grandchildren Brett Robert, Ryan Truman, Brooke Ann, Natalie Elaine, William Mathew Harris and Savannah Marie Harris.
Also survived by her nieces and nephews: Kenneth Ray Bradley, James Robert Bradley, Glenn Gilbert Reese, Jr., John David Reeese, Kathryn Elizabeth Reese Britt, William Michael Reese and Alexander James Reese, Barbara West Curlee, Brenda West Barrier. Lastly survived by two loving friends: Jo Krokus and Patty Seifert Graves.
In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by brother, Dr. James W. Reese, who was a professor at University of South Carolina Upstate; sister Judith Ann Reese Bradley, who was a retired nurse and VP of Nursing at St. Luke's and nephew Robert West.
Her hobbies included traveling, history, reading, collector of Indian Art and antiques. She loved "discovery"!
A Celebration of Her Life Service will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 3:30 PM in the Seawright Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Manning Strickland. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations maybe made to: ..... [49319]