Paul Bever Jr.

December 26, 1972 - July 29, 2021

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

3710 Augusta Road

Greenville, South Carolina 29605

(864) 422-1648 |

Friday 8/6, 11:30 am

Paul Irvin Bever, Jr., 48, passed Thursday, July 29, 2021 in Blythewood, SC.

Born in Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Virginia on December 26, 1972, he was the son of Cheryl Zarrillo Bever and Paul Bever, Sr.

Paul, Jr. attended Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School and graduated Valedictorian of Mauldin High School in 1991. He then graduated with a BS in Food Science and Mathematical Sciences from Clemson University in 1995, a Master of Science in Animal and Food Industries at Clemson University in 2001, and a BS in Computer Science at University of South Carolina in 2002.

He was Information Systems Manager at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina for over 18 years.

Paul, Jr. had a great sense of humor and was loved by everyone he met. He was an avid reader, wrote short stories and loved playing video games, but his main passion was cooking adventurous dishes. Paul was a kind and generous soul and will be sorely missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John and Antoinette Zarrillo; paternal grandparents, Roger and Wilma Bever; and an aunt, Carol Bever.

In addition to his parents, Paul, Jr. is survived by his two brothers, Michael Bever and wife, Jennifer Holbrooks, and Mark Bever and wife, Jennifer Bond; two nephews, Wesley Bever and Seth Easler; niece, Brooke Bever; step-mother, Carol Bever; three uncles, John Zarrillo and wife, Cheryl, Jim Bever and wife, Bonnie, Frank Bever and wife, Sandra; cousins, Adam Zarrillo, Sarah Rudge, Luke and Noah Zarrillo, Ronnie Bever and wife, Misty, Vannie Bever, and Emily Bever Riley and husband, Patrick, Shamus, and Patrick, Jr.; and lots of cousins and great aunts and uncles who loved him dearly.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 3710 Augusta Rd., Greenville, SC 29605.

In lieu of flowers, memorial Masses may be said in honor of Paul Bever, Jr. at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; or donations may be made to The Greenville Humane Society, 305 Airport Rd., Greenville, SC 29607 www.greenvillehumane.com, or to The Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, 500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29210 www.riverbanks.org.

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

3710 Augusta Road

Greenville, South Carolina 29605

(864) 422-1648 | Map

Friday 8/6, 11:30 am

Paul Irvin Bever, Jr., 48, passed Thursday, July 29, 2021 in Blythewood, SC. Born in Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Virginia on December 26, 1972, he was the son of Cheryl Zarrillo Bever and Paul Bever, Sr. Paul, Jr. attended Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School and graduated Valedictorian of Mauldin High School in 1991.Continue Reading

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I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your Family Cheryl for peace and comfort....

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Paul. Peace and strength be with his family that I am sure loved him very dearly.

I'm missing you Paul, I will always remember the patient Paul who was always willing to listen. Enjoyed working with you. You will be in our hearts and memories. Will remember your Instagram posts and the love you had for the art of culinary sciences. Rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

I’d like to offer my deepest sympathies to Paul’s family. I had the privilege of working with him for over ten years. Paul & I each had a dog of the same age, going through many of the same health issues. We shared our pain of watching them suffer but still found ways to laugh about having an old age home for pets. There was absolutely nothing he wouldn’t do for his dog. When it came to work, Paul was a great role model. I was always amazed at his ability to stay calm during times of work crisis. He kept us on the right track and tried to move us forward when we hit a wall. He was never rattled by anyone’s reaction. He was also very giving of his time and knowledge. He spent countless hours helping me get up to speed and connect the dots. He was patient and helpful, and never once made me feel stupid for asking questions. He had creative ideas on ways to work with others. He always wanted to meet everyone’s needs. Paul probably never knew how many lives he touched, or how much he was appreciated. He will be deeply missed.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

My prayers are with you every day during this sad, sad time.

Paul will be missed by many friends and family members. Cheryl, his mother adores him. My prayers are with the family during this troubling time. Paul is now in God’s loving hands. God Bless all surviving family members and most of all God Bless Paul.

My sincere sympathy and condolences on the loss of your dear son. May you feel our Lord's loving arms around you and your family at this difficult time. Praying for all of you.

May peace and comfort be with the family.

I am so sorry to see this sad news. My prayers are with the family.

I am very sorry for your loss and will include all in my daily prayers.

I first met him when he was an ELTP student. Paul always had a friendly disposition and a smile on his face. When Paul was a manager, I had an interview with him. He had a serious face, because it was an interview, but behind that you could see a smile lurking. We would chat in the cafeteria sometimes and he always seemed happy. I wish I had the opportunity to work with him more because he was the kind of person who could get results on amicable terms with anyone. He had that kind of personality. I am sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you.

My sincere sympathies Cheryl and Paul in this time of deep sorrow. May the Lords peace cover and comfort you and your families. God bless you all.

A thought of comfort and condolences to the grieving family. Paul was a jewel and will be sorely missed. We had some great conversations over the years. When we were coming into the office I remember Paul and I would get to work about the same time every day and we walked into the building together laughing and joking. Even over this past year we talked on the phone about both personal and work topics. I will always remember him. He was a pleasure to work with and always very helpful. His smile was like a ray of sunshine and his personality was the best. We will be praying for your strength during this difficult time.

So very, very sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you.

Cheryl I am praying for your entire family at all the masses I attend and my adoration hour. May God open the gates of Heaven and shower you and your family with love and compassion as you say goodbye to your beloved Paul.

So sorry for the unexpected passing of Paul. I've known Paul probably almost his entire career with BlueCross. He was a great guy to work with and I also enjoyed all his cooking (and non-cooking) exploits on Facebook. He will be greatly missed by many.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

Cheryl I am thinking of you and your family during this time of unmentionable sadness.

My deepest condolences to the family. Paul was a very kind man and a gentle soul. He was very smart and gave you comfort that you had the right answer when you spoke with him. I will miss his smile and warm greetings when we would see each other in the mornings while grabbing coffee at BCBSSC. May he Rest In Peace.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Aunt Cheryl, Uncle Paul, Mark, and Michael, you are all in mine and my families thoughts an prayers as you go thru this time of grieving. Paul was always so full of laughter and joy at all family events. He will be dearly missed. We love you all.

Cheryl, Paul, Michael and Mark..I am so sorry to hear of Paul Jr.'s passing. Please know that you are all in my prayers. Hold onto the many memories of Paul Jr. With love, Cathy

Paul's friendship is an important part of me and always will be. We met at Clemson and he was such a bright light that he drew many of us to him. His intelligence and humor are unforgettable. Ms. Cheryl I send you big hug and my condolences to you and the rest of your family.

Such a beautiful obituary. We are still having a hard time believing. this happened, Our love, thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.

My deepest condolences to Paul’s family. We had just chatted 2 days ago about his cooking. He was a wonderful person and always smiling. I cannot believe he is not with us. May his soul RIP.

To the family of Paul we are sorry for your loss. 🙏prayers for comfort at this time. We love you all.

In memory of Paul Bever Jr., Wilson E Painter Jr. lit a candle

I'm very sorry for your loss; my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Paul was always very friendly and we often exchanged pleasantries and wished each other a good day while waiting for our food in the cafeteria.

Paul will be missed. He was a kind man and we are gonna miss him @ BCBSSC. We used to have some interesting conversations. I used to enjoy walking by his office and popping in to say something funny and him laughing. RIH Paul.

Our sincere condolences. I pray that our Lord blesses and comforts you and your family during this time of grief.

I worked with Paul at BCBS over the past 15 years. I enjoyed every effort we had together. Paul had such a kind heart and was always a calming presence. We traveled to Buffalo NY together for work and visited Niagara Falls. We rode The Maid of the Mist together. We both love our dogs and always spent time catching up on them. I will miss him and his smile. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

I had the pleasure of working with Paul at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. He was a kind man who was very pleasant to be around. He seemed to always be smiling. His presence will be missed. May your memories bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

I am sorry for your loss. I worked with Paul and will miss him.

Dear Cheryl and family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending hugs and prayers for all of you. Mary Lynn

I had recently had the opportunity to work with Paul on a few work initiatives at Blue Cross. He was always super helpful, professional and knew what he was talking about. I enjoyed watching how he interacted with our customers and the staff. He was open minded, knowledgeable and kind hearted. I pray for his family during this time of grief and sorrow along with the teammates and co-workers he leaves behind who dearly respected him.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.