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*Obituary for Glenn Miller*

Sunrise: Glenn Miller was born on January 19, 1956. He was the son of James and Emma Miller.

A Life Well Spent: Glenn was born in Brooklyn, New York where he grew up in the Gowanus Housing Projects Community. His early formal education began at Public School #32, Nathan Hale Junior High School and Westinghouse High School. He continued his Higher Education Studies at New York City Community College in downtown Brooklyn, N.Y. Growing up and developing in the Gowanus Community afforded Glenn the opportunity to be involved in athletics sports in basketball, football and baseball. Our brother lived an uncomplicated and simple life as he was quite social in people he met, friends and family upon his journey in life. He was an avid lover of animals, dogs and especially cats. Glenn had this enthusiasm for cinema, television dramas and Old School R & B Music. His calling in life led him on the path to and of serving others. Glenn lived his faith in a true Christian way being pro-active in the service of aiding those in need.

The Call to Serve: For more than three decades Glenn worked in the Youth and Family Services Industry and Behavioral Health Service Community.

As a young man, he worked at the Boys & Girls Club in Brooklyn, N.Y. as a youth leader in various activities involving teens with afterschool programs. This led to a Residential Manager Position at Spectrum Youth and Family Services in Burlington, Vermont assisting adolescents and young adults with Independent living skills; that ultimately assisted these clients to acclimate back into their community. Glenn made a transition to Behavioral Health Services as a Mental Health Tech and Health Care Associate in two different locations in Doylestown and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In his capacity he served and met the needs of children in crisis, assisted clients - families with support and direction navigating a crisis intervention.

Afterwards his career path led him to being Case Manager at Catholic Charities Community Services in Staten Island in New York. His duties and responsibilities entailed all the essential comprehensive details from administrative engagement through client and family involvement to ensure health and human services rendered followed strict policy guidelines.

Relocation: In 2012, Glenn relocated to Florence, South Carolina the birthplace and initial home of his parents. As the Servant he was, he continued the quintessential career work he performed over the course of his adult life. He had maintained his call to serve others through the capacities mentioned above.

During the latter stage of his career in Behavioral Health Community Services which re-directed him to home care client support. Where he assisted individuals with home care support. This was more personal and one to one service orientated. His passion and humanity for this profound service was on full display demonstrating the embodiment of who he is. One of Glenn’s home care clients shared different political views, different background and different ethnicities from him. Nonetheless, Glenn’s call to service didn’t deter him from providing loving care and compassion for this human being. Apparently, it was mutual between the client’s family and Glenn.

Upon learning of Glenn’s illness and his inability to continue providing home care support for this client, there was an emotional departure of outpouring of mutual love between two different individuals. Sadly, Glenn’s ailments and illness was overbearing and he was summoned home during the early morning of March 24, 2022.

Sunset: Glenn Miller

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, James, D. Miller and Patricia James; brother-in-law John Henry James; Niece Latoya Miller and Nephew Emory

Those Who Remain:

Glenn leaves to cherish his memories: Brothers, Philip Miller, Jack Miller and Gary Miller; Sisters, Beatrice Miller, Peggie Caesar and Jean Miller; Sisters-in-law Shirley Miller and Deloris Cokley Miller; Brother-in-law Fred Griffin; God children Sherelle and Niesha; Nieces; Chareese, Stacy, Syreeta, and Philnesia, Nephews: Philip Corey Miller, Glen James, Leedell Griffin, Robert James and Jamel Griffin, a host of grandnieces and grandnephews, other relatives, clients and friends

Arrangements are entrusted to Ideal Funeral Parlor.

*Obituary for Ruth B. Jordan Cox*

Ruth B. Cox was born to the late Llewellyn Jordan and Ena Jordan in New York City on September 19, 1925.

She was immersed in the Christian Community that would be her lifelong support from an early age. She accepted a job from Standard and Poors (The S&P 500) as a stenographer and would remain there until she retired and moved to Florence S.C. with her loving husband of close to 40 years, Charles M. Cox.

Ruth was blessed with a loving family. She married her best friend and lifelong partner; Charles M. Cox in 1982, in Queens N.Y. Ruth had one child from a previous marriage, Michael Bayne who she loved dearly until the Lord brought him home.

Ruth and Charles were inseparable. They loved to travel on long bus trips, try new restaurants, and meet new people. She used to go into great details about her life adventures and how different cultures amazed her.

Ruth moved to Florence S.C. shortly after retirement and quickly sought out a new church home. It was then that she found what would be her family in Christ for life and Greater St. Paul AME. Anyone who knows Ruth knows that she loves her Church. She loved the singing, watching the youth turn into young men and women, and especially the comradery with the other members. Her Church has always remained in her heart no matter what she went through.

She departed this earthly life on March 22, 2022.

Cherishing precious memories are her always loving husband Charles M. Cox; granddaughter Shelena Bayne, grandson Michael "Mike Mike" Bayne Jr; nephew and niece, Gregory & Elissa Moore; grandchildren, Britney, Yani, Sidney, Lerick, Sidney "Chase", Sherita and Shane.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ideal Funeral Parlor.

*Obituary for Robert Lee Jackson*

Mr. Robert Lee “Cadillac” Jackson was born in Darlington, South Carolina on May 18, 1959 to the late Willie “Mule” Richardson and Mary Sue Jackson Miller. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at his home in Hartsville, South Carolina.

Robert attended Rosenwald High School in Society Hill, South Carolina and worked for Remelt Steel, LLC in Darlington, South Carolina and he was also employed with Stingray Boat Company in Hartsville, South Carolina.

Robert was joined in marriage to Cynthia Johnson Jackson.
Robert was a member of New Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church in Darlington, South Carolina, under the leadership of Reverend W. Calvin Daniels.

Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Sue Jackson Miller; his father, Willie “Mule” Richardson; a son, Brian Jackson; and a special aunt, Rosetta Harris.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his wife, Cynthia Johnson Jackson, two sons, Antonio “Mann” Jackson and Robert Sharod Jackson both of Hartsville, South Carolina; a daughter, Victoria (Darren) Gibson of Florence, South Carolina; four sisters, Tonya Jackson of Hartsville, South Carolina, Catherine Miller of Darlington, South Carolina, Patricia Jackson of Queens, New York, and Kathy Miller of Brooklyn, New York; two brothers, Nicholas Miller of Brooklyn, New York and Derrick Parker of Darlington, South Carolina; his mother in-law, Geraldine (Sammy) Jackson of Darlington, South Carolina; two aunts, Shirley (George) Taylor and Lillian MacLain both of Darlington, South Carolina; a special brother in-law, Dicky Macray of Hartsville, South Carolina; five sisters in-law; six brothers in-law; nine grandchildren; one great grandchild; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

*Obituary for Marilyn Deloris Harps*

Sister Marilyn Deloris Harps was 67, and departed t his life Sunday March 27, 2022 in Columbia, SC. She was the sister of Duncan Harps and Derrick Harps. You may visit the family at 815 Gibson St. Marion.

Funeral services are scheduled to be held at the Jackson & McGill Memorial Chapel on Friday April 1, 2022 at 12:00 noon. She will be laid to rest at Devotion Gardens Cemetery. Services will be live-streamed on the Jackson & McGill Facebook Page.

The family of Sister Marilyn Deloris Harps in consideration of the current health crisis facing our world, nation, state and local community, has decided to hold a private 50 people or less, family only, funeral service for their loved one with private interment immediately following. While the Harps family would love to be surrounded by your presence, they acknowledge the health risks to family, church members, friends, and particularly to those who are most vulnerable to this disease, the elderly and those with chronic health conditions. What the family needs most at this time are your prayers and understanding. Thank you for your concern and cooperation.

*Obituary for Eugene Rogers*

Eugene Rogers, of Bishopville, passed away on March 24, 2022, with his lifelong partner and spouse standing faithfully at his side. He was born to parents Edgar and Edna Rogers Sr., in Bishopville. Eugene received his education in the Lee County public school system. During his years of attending Lee County schools, he discovered a fondness for math and participated in athletics, where he excelled at football. Eugene began his relationship with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at an early age by joining New Zion AME church. As that relationship progressed, he later joined St. Mark Baptist Church, serving as a faithful member until his final day on earth. After graduation, Eugene made his career as a long-tenured employee at two local textile manufacturers located in Bishopville and Sumter. Two principles that Eugene lived by were "100% Effort and Dedication". Those principles were key contributing factors that gave him longevity as a model employee. Eugene loved sports, especially football, where his favorite team was the Pittsburgh Steelers and Michael Jordan, his favorite basketball player. He spent his free time watching various sports games live and on TV. He was also incredibly proud of assisting as a coach for the 1982 Fleming Middle School football team to an undefeated championship season. Eugene was always there to help relatives and friends with household projects, coaching, or whatever was needed of him. He married Louise, the love of his life, in 1969, who survives him. Eugene is also survived by sons, Timothy (Kristina) Bradley and Christopher Eugene (Deirdre) Rogers; granddaughters, Carrington Christina Rogers and Brooklynn Rosa Bradley; grandsons Timothy Carvell Bradley Jr. and Tobias Anthony Bradley; brothers, George (Linda) Rogers, James Rogers, Lewis Rogers; sister, Margret Rogers; special niece aka little sister Virginia Rogers; aunt, Louise Coleman; six sisters-in-law, four brothers-in-law; several loving nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In accordance with the COVID 19 guidelines, the family is requesting no visitation at the home. Graveside services will be held 1:00 p. m., Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in the St. Mark Baptist Church Yard Cemetery, 510 Manville - Wisacky Road, Bishopville, with the Rev. Yancey C. Martin, pastor, Officiating. The procession will leave the home at 12:30 p. m.

*Obituary for Johnnie E. Peay*

Johnnie Edward Peay, affectionately known as “Peter”, 68, husband of Loretta Dubose Peay, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia. Johnnie was born June 24, 1953 in Sumter, to the late Ben Peay Sr. and Mary Jane Halley Peay. Johnnie was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Hillcrest High School, Class of 1971. After graduation, Johnnie entered the workforce. He worked several years at Dupont May Plant then at Eaton Cooperation, where he retired on March 30, 2020 after 35 years. Johnnie loved his family. He enjoyed gardening, cooking and working outdoors. He was baptized at an early age and was a member of the Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church. He leaves to cherish precious memories: one daughter, Yolanda Peay (Vladimir Yankov) of Arlington, Virginia and a grandson, Boris Yankov; two brothers, Ben (Vernita) Peay, Jr. of Dalzell and Willie (Pamela) Peay of Augusta, Georgia; four sisters, Dorothy (Paul) Jackson of Dalzell, Anita (Lloyd) Hunter of Sumter, Rosa Mae (Larry) Hayes and Sharon (Michael) Peterson, both of Elgin; mother-in-law, Della Mae Dubose of Camden, two sisters-in-law, Delores Watson and Deborah Maple, both of Camden; three brothers-in-law, Albert Dubose Jr. of Washington D. C., Bernard (Ann) Dubose and Ronald (Tawanda) Dubose, both of Camden; three aunts, Viola Phillips of Bronx, New York, Annie Lee Wells of Camden and Ethel Halley of Greenwich, Connecticut and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In accordance with the COVID 19 guidelines, the family is requesting no visitation at the home. Visitation will be 1:00 – 6:00 p. m., Monday in the John Wesley Williams, Sr. Memorial Chapel of Williams Funeral Home, Inc., 821 North Main Street, Sumter. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a. m., Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church Yard Cemetery, 7335 Camden Highway, Rembert, with Pastor Anthony L. Taylor, Sr., officiating. The procession will leave the home at 10:20 a. m. Services will be lived scream VIA under Williams Funeral Home, Inc. facebook page.