Mr. Roger “Butch” William Christmas, age 73, formerly of McColl, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at his sister’s residence after an illness.
Born in Dillon County, SC, on April 17, 1943, he was the son of the late Ambrose C. Christmas, Sr., and Pauline Hayes Chavis.
He graduated from Boonton High School in Boonton, New Jersey and proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. After receiving an Honorable Discharge from the US Army, he began a career in textiles with Eaton Corp-Golf Pride in Laurinburg, NC, retiring as a maintenance technician after many years of dedicated service. He was an avid NASCAR fan and formerly owned and drove his own race car at local tracks. He loved watching sports especially football and basketball, was a die-hard Dillon Wildcats fan and was of the Church of God faith.
He is survived by his devoted sister, Irene Christmas Williams of Bennettsville; and by a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Rogers Funeral Home officiated by the Rev. Donald Deal. Burial will follow at the Christmas Cemetery in Marion County, SC. Family visitation washeld from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Rogers Funeral Home, and other times at the family residence, 500 Williams Drive in Bennettsville, SC.
Mr. Christmas was preceded in death by his parents listed above; a brother, Ambrose C. “Sonny” Christmas, Jr.; by a sister, Edna “Peachie” Chavis; and by a brother-in-law, George E. Williams.
Memorials are suggested to: The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
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