John Albert Schrimp, 83, of Abbeville, husband of Lily Claudine Huckaby Schrimp, died Sunday, February 12, 2017, at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was born in Anderson, SC to the late Eugene Kirkland Schrimp and Annie Lula Clinkscales Schrimp.
Mr. Schrimp was a retired textile employee, a member of the Congregational Holiness Church in Abbeville and Clinton Lodge No. 3 A.F.M. He was a Mason and Shriner.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Venice Martin Schrimp; a daughter, Joyce Schrimp Ellis; a brother, E.K. Schrimp, Jr.; and a sister, Annie Laura Welborn.
Mr. Schrimp is survived by his wife, Claudine, of the home.
A Service to Celebrate Mr. Schrimp's Life will be 2:00PM, Thursday, February 16, 2017 in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with Rev. Marion Argo and Rev. Willie McCurry officiating.
The family is at the home.
Memorial contributions, in memory of Mr. Schrimp, may be sent to the Hospice Care of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646.
A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com.
Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the Schrimp family.
Forest Lawn Memory Gardens
2699 Hwy. 72 W
Abbeville, SC US 29620
Thursday, February 16, 2017
2:00 PM