Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthMar 9, 1921, Haywood County, North Carolina [49654]
DeathJan 30, 2016, Boiling Springs, Spartanburg County, South Carolina [49654]
BurialWood Memorial Park, 863 Gap Creek Road, Duncan, Spartanburg County, South Carolina [49654]
FatherWilliam Jennings Bryan WALDROP (1895-1963)
MotherMary Cordelia DIXON (1899-1977)
Spouses
Obituary Online notes for Ruth WALDROP
Ruth Waldrop Zampell Boykin, 94, of Boiling Springs, SC, passed away Saturday, January 30 2016, at Wesley Court Assisted Living.
Born in Haywood County, NC, on March 9, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Jennings and Mary Dixon Waldrop, and the widow of Waddell "Blackie" Boykin.
She was a member of Graceway Church and retired from Inman Mills.
Ruth was survived by a son, John Zampell of Spartanburg, SC and his special friend Ann Green, a daughter, Karan Edwards and her husband Jackie of Inman, SC, a sister, Geraldine Skinner of Boiling Springs, SC , six grandchildren, six great-grands and six great-great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a son, Ronald Zampell and a grandson, Jonathan Zampell.
The family received friends Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Seawright Funeral Home from 1:00 to 2:15 PM.
Funeral services followed at 2:30 PM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jan King and Rev. Chris Wright officiating. Interment was in Wood Memorial Park, Duncan, SC.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Church, 9107 Asheville Hwy., Boiling Springs, SC, 29316.
Seawright Funeral Home & Crematory
Inman, SC [49654]
Born in Haywood County, NC, on March 9, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Jennings and Mary Dixon Waldrop, and the widow of Waddell "Blackie" Boykin.
She was a member of Graceway Church and retired from Inman Mills.
Ruth was survived by a son, John Zampell of Spartanburg, SC and his special friend Ann Green, a daughter, Karan Edwards and her husband Jackie of Inman, SC, a sister, Geraldine Skinner of Boiling Springs, SC , six grandchildren, six great-grands and six great-great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a son, Ronald Zampell and a grandson, Jonathan Zampell.
The family received friends Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Seawright Funeral Home from 1:00 to 2:15 PM.
Funeral services followed at 2:30 PM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jan King and Rev. Chris Wright officiating. Interment was in Wood Memorial Park, Duncan, SC.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Church, 9107 Asheville Hwy., Boiling Springs, SC, 29316.
Seawright Funeral Home & Crematory
Inman, SC [49654]
Obituary Online notes for Waddell (Spouse 1)
Waddell "Blackie" Boykin, 87, of Wesley Court Assisted Living in Boiling Springs, SC, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013, at the Regional Hospice Home in Spartanburg. Born in Bishopville, SC on October 31, 1925, he was the son of the late Maybelle (Mathis) and Willie Daniel Boykin.
He was the husband of Ruth (Waldrop) Boykin and was first married to the late Edith George Boykin for 46 years. Mr. Boykin retired from Coca-Cola and was Owner/Operator of Blackie's Garage and was a member of Fairforest Church of God. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II and retired from the U.S. Navy Reserve.
Mr Boykin is survived by a daughter, Jan Turner and husband Daniel of Boiling Springs; a son,Jerry Alan Boykin, and wife Carol of Greer; a step-daughter, Karen Edwards and her husband Jackie; a step-son, Johnny Zampell of Spartanburg; a sister, Ruby Morris, of Sumter, SC, 5 grandchildren, Alan Boykin, Addie Smart, Jesse Turner, Lauren Turner, Lindsey Turner, 3 great grandchildren, Madison Boykin, Bryson Boykin and Caitlin Smart. He was predeceased by a son Keith George Boykin.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Seawright Funeral Home from 1-2 PM. Funeral services will immediately follow at 2PM in the Seawright Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Petty officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Inman, SC with military honors.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Boiling Springs First Baptist Church "Rising Together", 3600 Boiling Springs Highway, Boiling Springs, SC 29316. The family is at their respective homes.
Seawright Funeral Home & Crematory
Inman, SC [49657]
He was the husband of Ruth (Waldrop) Boykin and was first married to the late Edith George Boykin for 46 years. Mr. Boykin retired from Coca-Cola and was Owner/Operator of Blackie's Garage and was a member of Fairforest Church of God. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II and retired from the U.S. Navy Reserve.
Mr Boykin is survived by a daughter, Jan Turner and husband Daniel of Boiling Springs; a son,Jerry Alan Boykin, and wife Carol of Greer; a step-daughter, Karen Edwards and her husband Jackie; a step-son, Johnny Zampell of Spartanburg; a sister, Ruby Morris, of Sumter, SC, 5 grandchildren, Alan Boykin, Addie Smart, Jesse Turner, Lauren Turner, Lindsey Turner, 3 great grandchildren, Madison Boykin, Bryson Boykin and Caitlin Smart. He was predeceased by a son Keith George Boykin.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Seawright Funeral Home from 1-2 PM. Funeral services will immediately follow at 2PM in the Seawright Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Petty officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Inman, SC with military honors.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Boiling Springs First Baptist Church "Rising Together", 3600 Boiling Springs Highway, Boiling Springs, SC 29316. The family is at their respective homes.
Seawright Funeral Home & Crematory
Inman, SC [49657]