Eric Gaffney

Passed 06/28/2015

Obituary For Eric Gaffney

ERIC GORDON GAFFNEY SPARTANBURG, SC – Eric Gordon Gaffney, 65, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 28, 2015. Mr. Gaffney was the son of the late James Gaffney, Sr. and Jessie Mae Wood Gaffney. He was the husband of Mrs. Clementine Geter Gaffney. Mr. Gaffney was native of Spartanburg, SC. Mr. Gaffney was a graduate of Benjamin E. Mayes High School, Class of 1968. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Army and later served in the Vietnam War. Upon his return to the U.S., he began his career as a tractor trailer driver. Mr. Gaffney was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Cowpens, SC. Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: his loving wife; his cherished sons, Reginald Scott Reid of Newport News, VA and Eric Jerard Gaffney of Charleston, SC; his devoted brothers, James T. (Patricia) Gaffney of Spartanburg, SC and Otis Michael (Helen) Gaffney of Cowpens, SC; his beloved grandchildren, Reginald Reid, Jr. and Regine Reid of Newport News, VA; his beloved great-grandson, Aaron Scott Reid; and a host of other relatives and dear friends. Mr. Gaffney was preceded in death by: his brother, Cullen Simpson and his sister, Carolyn A. Gaffney Lewis. A Celebration of the Life of Eric Gordon Gaffney will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC. Interment will be held in Heritage Memorial Gardens with Military Rites, 3901 S. Church St., Roebuck, SC. The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. prior to service. In lieu of flowers and food, the family requests that contributions in Mr. Gaffney’s memory be made to: Mobile Meals of Spartanburg, 419 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC; Spartanburg Soup Kitchen, 136 S. Forest St., Spartanburg, SC and the Wounded Warriors Association, Military Order of The Purple Heart Chapter 1781, 400 Keats Dr. Apt. 416, Spartanburg, SC.



Guest Book

Condolences to my Gaffney family at this time of your bereavement. My Uncle Eric was a real funny guy. He talked to me just like a Uncle and consoled me when his sister,my Mom passed away, even though I have only laid eyes on him twice in my life. That speaks volums of who he was. Im glad he does not have to suffer anymore. He told me amongst our numerous phone chats that he was saved. I know his spirit is with the Lord now and he is with his parents sister and brother. We have all got to make the journey he had made. I only hope that I can be somewhat like him on earth, he had a very kind and loving way about him. I felt as though I had known him all my life. Rest now Uncle, Love your neice LoWuan Ellis

- Lowuan Ellis

To my beloved brother-in-law Scott and sister Kathy you have my prayers and love. Tell the family God knows best. Now that daddy and brother and husband is resting in peace and comfort of His loving arms. Lucinda and Family

- Ms. Lucinda Clyburn

Praying for Family that the Lord will Bless and Keep you in his Love and Peace.

- Minister Mary Smith