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Richard Steven Echols

October 10, 1949 - April 30, 2006
Richard Steven Echols, 56, of 139 Smith Drive, died on Sunday, April 30, 2006. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late William Charles ?Bill? and Cary Langston Echols. Mr. Echols was a former employee of Southern Weaving and Precision Weaving and was a member of Daybreak Community Church. He played baseball for Grace Baptist Church and was on the Judson and Brandon Mill Teams. Surviving are a daughter, Jennifer Echols Crain and husband Ronnie, of Taylors; two step-daughters, Sherry McIntosh of Greenville and Vicky Ireland of Houston, TX; two sisters, Faye E. Brock and husband Larry of Easley and Kenni E. Darnell and husband Donnie of Simpsonville; a sister-in-law, Glenda Buckner Echols, of Greenville; two grandchildren, Andrew and Lila Crain; nieces and nephews, John Langley, Eric Echols, Rhyan Langley-Smith, Monica Echols, Carla Echols Janosky, Chris Echols, Kristi Davis, Lawrence Davis and many friends who loved him. He is predeceased by two brothers, Bob and Johnny Echols. Services will be held on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest with visitation from 12 Noon ? 1:15 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery, West. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Daybreak Community Church, 37 East Hillcrest Drive, Greenville, SC 29609. The family is at their respective homes.
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Richard Steven Echols, 56, of 139 Smith Drive, died on Sunday, April 30, 2006. Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late William Charles ?Bill? and Cary Langston Echols. Mr. Echols was a former employee of Southern Weaving and Precision Weaving and was a member of Daybreak Community Church. He played baseballContinue Reading

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Terry and Hassie left a message on March 6, 2015:
Faye..We are so very sorry for the loss of your brother.He had to be a wonderful man to have a sister as precious as you. We know you will miss him very much. You and your family are in our prayers. Love Hassie and Terry
Paula Finch Bradley left a message on March 6, 2015:
I saw Steve's obituary this morning, May 3rd. So sorry to read about his death. We saw Steve at Daddy's visitation. I am sorry that we won't get to Steve's services. My husband is having surgery at 1:00 on Thursday, but I will be praying for y'all.
Mike Ellis left a message on March 6, 2015:
First to all the Echols family I am so sorry to hear of Steve's death. Not only Steve but all the Echols family were one of the most kind and careing families I have ever known. All of us moved away but I will always consider our home's in Judson. Now to
Don Weed Family left a message on March 6, 2015:
Please accept our condolences. We are very sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. The Weed Family
Bobby Waits left a message on March 6, 2015:
I'm sorry for your loss,I'm also sorry I can"t there.Steve and I go back grammer school & Parker.I hate it that we lost contact with each other.I remember Steve & I sitting as little kid's playing with his train. Bobby
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Allen Cook left a message on March 6, 2015:
I only knew Steve for a few years but am honored to have him as a friend. I have always thought of Steve as one of the hardest-working, most honest and generious people I have ever met. He became known as "Smiley" by all of us at PWI because of his genuin
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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