Ronnie "Friendship" Erwin

Ronnie 'Friendship' Erwin, 71, husband of Donna Smith Erwin, of Abbeville died Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was born in Abbeville to the late Langdon A. Erwin, Jr. and Darliene Sorrow Erwin. Mr. Erwin was a 1960 graduate of Abbeville High School and served his country in the United States Army. He retired from CSX Railroad in 1994 with many years of service and was a dedicated member of Rice Memorial Baptist Church. His woodworking ability was that of a master craftsman; his time spent in his workshop was always productive and brought him much pleasure. He is survived by his wife of 45 years of the home; two sons, David Erwin and Mark Erwin and his wife, Kayren; three brothers, Mike Erwin and his wife, Nancy, Terry Erwin and his wife, Nancy, and Langdon 'Boo' Erwin, III and his wife, Sandra, all of Abbeville; a sister Bitsy E. Harrison, of Anderson; and two grandchildren, Austyn and Kaya Rose. The family will receive friends from 12:30PM to 2:30PM Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Rice Memorial Baptist Church social hall. A celebration of Ronnie's life will begin at 3:00PM in the church sanctuary. Honorary escorts will be CSX Railroad employees and members of the former Agape Sunday School class. The family is at the home. The family respectfully requests that flowers be omitted. Memorial contributions, in memory of Mr. Erwin, may be sent to Hospice Care of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646; Rice Memorial Baptist Church, 1975 Highway 72W, Greenwood, SC 29649 or United Christian Ministries of Abbeville County Food Pantry, P.O. Box 502, Abbeville, SC 296920. 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 Erwin family.