Bobby Baptista

Bobby Baptista, 17, of Abbeville, died Monday, July 6, 2015 due to an automobile accident. Bobby was born in Greenville, SC to Nancy Thurston and the late Melvin R. 'Hillbilly' Baptista. Bobby attended Dixie High School and was presently enrolled in the Adult Education program with the Abbeville County School District. He was a dedicated fireman and an active volunteer with the Antreville Volunteer Fire Department Station 3. Surviving Bobby is his mother, Nancy of the home; two brothers, Joseph Baptista and Tony Baptista (Heather); a niece and nephew Caleb and Khloe of Abbeville; maternal grandmother, Mary Thurston of Anderson and many friends and extended family. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM to 8:00PM Thursday, July 9, 2015 in the Harris Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be 4:00PM Friday, July 10, 2015 in the Little River Baptist Church with the Rev. Garrett Hart officiating. Burial with fireman's honors will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Bobby may be sent to the Antreville Fire Department, c/o Bobby Pickens, 208 Keowee Rd., Iva, SC 29655. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES of Abbeville is assisting the Baptista family.