John Cox, Rachel Timmerman, Jack Wilson, Jr., Elizabeth Harrison, Brennen Davis
Brennen Davis
Matthew Brennen Davis of Pelzer, 36, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Born in Anderson, he was a son of Melissa Andrea Davis (Rick Page) and Marc Stone (Kim). He was formerly employed with American Fire & Sprinkler.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by son, Carter Davis; daughter, Mila Davis; sisters, Langley Gilreath and Kylee Hall; brothers, Justin Stone, Adam Stone, Logan Moody, and Tyler Moody; grandfather, Albert Stone; grandmother, Shelby Tant.
Visitation will be held Thursday, December 11, from 12:30 to 1:45 pm at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm in the mortuary chapel. Burial will be at Greenville Memorial Gardens.
Condolences: www.graymortuary.com
Elizabeth Harrison
Elizabeth “Beth” Marie Harrison of Belton, 65, widow of James “Jimmy” “Wolf” Rayford Harrison, III, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at her home.
Born in Richland County, she was a daughter of the late Duain Cameron Ellis and Evone Rish Sims. She retired from LabCorp.
Survivors include step-mother, Billie Ellis; daughters, Nicole Kiser and Jessica Lollis; son, Jacob Harrison; eight grandchildren, sister, Cheryl Hamilton; brother, Denny Ellis;.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 10, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer with a memorial service following at 11:00 a.m. in the mortuary chapel.
Condolences: www.graymortuary.com
Jack Wilson, Jr.
Williamston – Jack Crymes Wilson, Jr., 86, husband of Melodie Elizabeth “Beth” Abel Wilson, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Born in Anderson on November 9, 1939, he was the son of the late Jack Crymes Wilson, Sr. and Lillian Sible Storey Wilson. Jack was raised in Williamston and was a graduate of the Palmetto High School Class of 1958 where he played football and baseball. He was the typical boy, riding his bicycle, skating on Pelzer Avenue before traffic was so heavy, and going to the local picture show. His home was on Mill Street just beyond the Post Office. His dad, Jack Sr., owned the Amoco/American Station and brick icehouse. His mother, owned Sible’s Dress Shop on Main Street. His Wilson grandparents who were Postmaster and Postmistress built the 2-story brick house beside Walgreens where he and Beth have lived and remodeled for 41 years.
Jack attended Erskine College and graduated Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida in 1963 with a B.S. of Fine Arts, Commercial and Advertising Design. He was a lifetime member of Williamston First Baptist Church where he served many terms as Deacon and over 20 years as Treasurer and Prayer Team Leader as well as various committees. He served his country through enlisting in the SC Army National Guard where he attained the rank Sergeant and was classified as a marksman before being discharged in 1970.
Jack began working in the advertising field in Greenville then in Sumter where he was Advertising Manager for Woolco Department Stores. There he met Beth who was employed as a pharmacist at Woolco. They were married on September 14, 1969. They acquired Sherrill’s Pharmacy in Myrtle Beach in 1971 which they owned until 1981. After returning home to Williamston in 1985, there was renewed interest and involvement in First Baptist Church and volunteering at AnMed Medical Center. Also, much time was spent in renovating the Wilson family home with Beth’s help. Jack enjoyed woodworking and was an accomplished and self-taught craftsman. He hand-crafted more than 30 pieces for their home. He was a self-taught photographer that created a dark room to develop his own pictures with Beth’s assistance while in Sumter.
Jack and Beth have enjoyed years being engaged in intense and serious Bible Study both locally and online. They enjoyed traveling to historic Civil War Battlefields since his great-grandfather, Thomas Crymes, had been a soldier. They visited Colonial Williamsburg numerous times to enjoy colonial history.
He loved life and Beth dearly. They were married 56 years and were soulmates and each other’s best friends.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by sister-in-law, Betsy Epps (Beth’s brother’s wife); nephews, Steven and Mike Epps; godson, Kelly Williams; godson’s mother, Libby Williams (first pharmacist in their drugstore); friend, Sam Hodges (daughter of Sherrill who established the drug store they bought); numerous cousins; and a circle of wonderful friends and fellow Bible students.
Jack will be greatly missed, but now he has overcome medical issues that had plagued him for 31 years. He was a fighter and now is at the feet of his Savior.
Visitation was held Saturday, December 6, from 1:00 to 2:45 pm at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer. The funeral followed at 3:00 pm in the mortuary chapel. Burial was at the Williamston Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Back Pack Ministry, C/O Mary Anne Bunton, 215 Gray Dr., Williamston, SC 29697.
Condolences: www.graymortuary.com
Rachel Timmerman
West Pelzer – Lou Rachel Galloway Timmerman, 83, wife of 58 years to Thomas Jacob Timmerman, passed away, Saturday, December 6, 2025 at her home.
Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late Edwin Franklin “Frank” and Annie Roberts Galloway, a graduate of Furman University, and retired after 30 years as an educator, having taught in the Greenville Co. and Anderson School District 1, schools. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and taught Sunday School for many years there.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Ann Barnes (James), and granddaughters, Claire and Maggi Barnes.
Visitation will be Thursday, Dec 11, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer.
The funeral service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, Williamston, Friday, December 12, at 11:00 A.M. with burial to follow at Graceland Cemetery West.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 10 Academy Street, Williamston, SC 29697.
Condolences: www.graymortuary.com
John Cox
Williamston – John Luther Cox, 83, husband of Mildred Elaine Martin Cox, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025.
Born in Marietta, he was a son of the late J.C. and Thelma Nichols Cox. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, owner of Cox Truss and a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He was also Mason and Shriner with Williamston Masonic Lodge #24. He enjoyed hunting, farming and loved taking care of his animals.
In addition to his wife of 58 years, he is survived by son, Martin Cox (Terri); brother, Landrum Cox (Kathy); sister, Leila Cox; grandchildren, Briggs Cox, Tiah Cash (Brett), Channing Bailey (Garrett), John Ross Cox, and Madison Cox; great-grandchildren, Stella-James and Siddalee Cash; and daughter-in-law, Jill Cox Allen.
He was predeceased by son, John Allen Cox; brothers, Calvin Cox and J.C. Cox, Jr.; and sister, Callie Burgess.
Visitation was held Saturday, December 6, from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm at New Hope Baptist Church. The funeral service followed at 12:30 pm in the church. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to New Hope Baptist Church, 108 New Hope Rd., Pelzer, SC 29669.
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