Week of November 15, 2017

Robert “Bobby” H. Byrd, Jr, age 75, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 11th in the chapel at Belk Funeral Home, with burial following in Darlington Memory Gardens.

Born July 5, 1942, Bobby is the son of the late Robert H. Byrd, Sr., and Corrie Privette Hill. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard, and was the owner and operator of Mobile Auto Supply for 34 years. Bobby enjoyed baking, collecting classic cars, looking for “quality merchandise” at yard sales, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. In his later years, Bobby enjoyed watching birds and squirrels in his yard, and checking on his neighbors. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Hartsville.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Brenda Davis Byrd of Hartsville; his daughters, Fran A. Byrd of Columbia and Amanda (Andy) Matthews of Florence; two grandchildren, Stokes and Piper Matthews; his sister, Faye (Gene) Bilton of Orangeburg. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert “Kevin” Byrd.
The family received friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, November 10th at Belk Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church, 949 N. Marquis Hwy. Hartsville, SC 29550; or to the South Carolina Kidney Foundation, 508 Hampton Street Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29201.

A guestbook is available online at www.belkfuneralhome.com.

Donald Larry Glock, age 66, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.

Born December 2, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio, Larry is the son of Peggy McKeown Bagwell, and the late Donald Leroy Glock. He worked as a pharmacist for many years until his retirement. Larry was an avid Carolina Gamecocks fan and he enjoyed ocean fishing.

Surviving in addition to his mother, Peggy (Burl) McKeown Bagwell, are his son, Brian D. Glock of Charlotte, NC; his siblings, Ronnie Glock of Florence, DeNiece (Eddie) Jackson of Darlington, Martha (Sergio) Parra of Lancaster, and Dr. Pablo (Maria) McKeown of Guatemala. Also surviving are four grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a church or a charity of one’s choice.

A guestbook is available online at www.belkfuneralhome.com.

Harry Lear Harrington, age 79, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, November 9th at Belk Funeral Home.

Born January 16, 1938 in Wadesboro, NC, Harry is the son of the late Watt Harrington, and Grace Clark Harrington. He worked for Bristow Oil Company and as a salesman for over 30 years. He loved golf and was a North Carolina Tar Heels football fan.

Surviving are his daughter, Rachel (Ricky) Langley of Darlington; his grandson, Scott Smith of Cheraw. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jay Harrington, and his sister, Patricia Jacobs.

A guestbook is available online at www.belkfuneralhome.com.

Julia “Judy” Nelson Weaver, of the Lake Swamp Community, died Tuesday Night, November 7, 2016. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 10th at Lake Swamp Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. The family received friends in the fellowship hall of Lake Swamp Baptist Church following the graveside service.

Born in Darlington on September 12, 1938, she is the daughter of the late George and Margaret Tarte Nelson. Judy was a devoted housewife who enjoyed knitting and crocheting, then giving her work away to friends. Mrs. Weaver was faithful in reading her Bible, and a member of Lake Swamp Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Chandler “Chan” Weaver, a daughter, Vicki (Jim) Avin all of the Lake Swamp Community; and a half-sister, Martha Broome.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, Diane Atkins, Rocky Nelson and Janice Nelson.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Lake Swamp Baptist Church Building Fund, 6558 Oates Highway, Timmonsville, SC 29161.

A guestbook is available online at www.belkfuneralhome.com.

George William Kornegay, age 72, died Wednesday, November 8, 2017. A Memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 12th in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home.

Born in Providence, RI on June 20, 1945, he is the son of the late George and Martha Forrest Kornegay, but was lovingly raised by his Aunt Bessie. George served his country in the United States Navy, where he worked as an electrician, repairing planes aboard an aircraft carrier during the Vietnam War. He then went to work for Ben Arnold-Sunbelt, retiring after forty years as a salesman. He enjoyed watching Gamecock football and will be remembered as a man who worked hard to provide for his family.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy, his sons and daughters-in-law, Sean and Melanie of Summerfield NC and Brian and Ann of Singapore, and his grandchildren: Reagan, Addison, Kruz and Karmen.

A tribute page for Mr. Kornegay is available at www.belkfuneralhome.com.