Anderson, SC - Paul Matthew Garvin, Jr., 89, died Saturday, October 10, 2015 at his residence.
Born in Colleton County, he was the eldest son of the late Paul Matthew Garvin, Sr. and Leonie Elizabeth Garris Garvin. He was a graduate of Clemson College. Following graduation, he worked for the college before becoming co-owner of Garvin Truck and Tractor Co. with his brother, Tom. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Mr. Garvin was a member of the Anderson Lions Club for 58 years where he served in many capacities including President. He was a faithful member of St. John’s United Methodist Church and the Marshall Fant Sunday School Class. He enjoyed many years serving as an usher.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanine Shuford Madden Garvin; son, James Robert Garvin and wife, Tori; grandson, Paul Matthew Garvin; step-son, Mark Landon Madden and wife, Eleanor “Sissy” Hunnicutt Madden; two step-grandchildren, Kinsley Anne Bailey and Landon Ford Madden; sister, Miriam (Mickey) Garvin White; and two sisters-in-law, Mary Harrison Garvin and Roberta Long Garvin.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bobbie Jean Darracott Garvin and two brothers, Thomas Earle Garvin and Joe Thurmond Garvin.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John’s United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Dan Batson. Burial will follow in Old Silver Brook Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday at Sullivan-King Mortuary. Members of the Anderson Lions Club and Marshall Fant Sunday School Class will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John’s United Methodist Church, 515 South McDuffie Street, Anderson, SC 29624 or Anderson Lions Club, P.O. Box 1524, Anderson, SC 29622.
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