Walter Bruner

DATELINE: Cheraw, SC

DECEASED: Mr. Walter Preston Bruner, age 87, died Thursday, June 19, 2008.

FUNERAL SERVICE: 4:00 PM, Sunday, June 22, 2008 at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church

INTERMENT: will follow in the church cemetery

VISITATION: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Saturday at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home

HISTORY: Mr. Bruner was born July 27, 1920 in Cheraw, SC, a son of the late George Harmon and Margaret Christine Hammonds Bruner. He was a retired employee of Jackson Oil Company and was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. Mr. Bruner was a member of the WOW Lodge 516 for over 50 years. He was a lifelong member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church where he served in various positions in the church, including the Administrative Council, Cemetery Committee, Sunday school teacher, and Men's Club. He was also a faithful member of the choir for 40 years. Walter was a humble man with a strong faith and was committed to and loved his family and church. He was preceded in death by his sister, Bernice Bruner Jones Fisher, and by his three brothers, Paul Boyd, John Thomas and George Harman Bruner.

SURVIVORS

Wife of 58 years: Alieth Watson Bruner of the home

1 Son: Walter Michael Bruner of Cheraw, SC

2 Daughters: Patsy Bruner (Mike) Orr and Jo Anne Bruner Fields both of Cheraw, SC

2 Sisters-in-law: Arie Bruner and Lucille Winecoff both of Cheraw, SC

Also 6 Grandchildren and l Great Grandchild and numerous Nieces and Nephews

MEMORIALS: may be made to Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, 1016 Tec Road, Cheraw, SC 29520


Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) is serving the Bruner Family.