Sam Wendell Alewine

Sam Wendall Alewine, 75, husband of Julia Bouchillon Alewine, of Abbeville, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Anderson to the late John Clarence and Mae Fisher Alewine. He attended Emmanuel Baptist Church and retired after 29 years with Clark-Schwebel Plant. Mr. Alewine was a dedicated member of the Crawford Store Coffee Club and a former volunteer with the Antreville Fire Department. Mr. Alewine is survived by his wife of 57 years of the home; a son, Wendal L. Alewine and his wife Shari of San Antonio, TX; a daughter, Sheila R. Alewine of Anderson, SC; three brothers, Ed Alewine, Jerry Alewine and Terry Alewine all of Belton, SC; four sisters, Edith Skinner of Laurens, SC Ovaline Byrant of Belton, SC, Grace Ellis of Anderson, SC, and Etrulia Lollis of Honea Path, SC. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Funeral Services will begin at 4:00 PM on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Emmanuel Baptist Church with the Rev. Ray Hansel officiating. Burial will follow in Bells United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family is at the home. Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Alewine may be sent to the Bells United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 2540 Flat Rock Road, Abbeville, SC 29620. 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 Alewine family.