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Mr. Christopher Bethea

08/16/1975 - 07/10/2023

Obituary For Mr. Christopher Bethea

Mr. Christopher “Horace” Bethea (47) passed on Monday, July 10, 2023, at his residence in Dillon, SC.

The family is receiving friends at 1755 Kemper Church Road, Nichols, SC 29581.

Viewing of Mr. Christopher “Horace" Bethea will be Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 1:00PM-5:00PM at Bartell Funeral Home. (Newtown)

Funeral Service for Mr. Christopher “Horace” Bethea will be Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Mircale Temple Family Fellowship at 3:00PM.

Burial will follow at Union Church Cemetery.

Mr. Christopher “Horace” Bethea obituary reads as follows:

Christopher Lee aka “Horace” Bethea was born in Lake View, South Carolina on August 16, 1976 to Fannie Bethea and Henry Campbell.

Christopher “Horace” to all, grew up in Lake View where he spent most of his time with family and friends. Christopher was a great lover of people and in return people loved him. He shared a special relationship with everyone who he encountered. He never met a stranger.

On Monday, July 10, 2023, the Lord smiled upon one of his angels and rescued Christopher from his pain and suffering.

Christopher was preceded in death by his parents: Fannie Bethea, Henry Campbell; sister: Brenda Bethea and Hendrick Brunson.

Loved ones who will cherish his precious memories forever are his sisters: Princess Whittington of Nichols, SC and Tina (Tim) Rogers of Fairmount, NC, Rosalind M. Brunson of Raleigh, NC; Henrietta Brunson of Raleigh, NC, Christy Pearline Brunson, of Saint Cloud, FL, Regina Legette of Columbia, SC, Katina Bennett, Tarbis Roberson, Andrea Bethea all of Lumberton, NC, Barabas Betha of Lake View, SC; a host of aunts and uncles; brother: Corey Green, of Nichols, SC and Latoria Green of Myrtle Beach, SC also leaves behind numerous nephews and nieces, great nephews and great nieces. Christopher will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.


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Ricky McDowell sent Forever in Our Hearts Casket Adornment for Mr. Christopher Bethea - July 15, 2023

That night me you an Buug hung out all night a memory we always laughed about going to miss you Rest Easy Cuzzo

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Nikki Buie sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Mr. Christopher Bethea - July 14, 2023

Sending love, prayers, and condolences to our extended family during this difficult time. Rest peacefully in Heaven cousin. With Love, The Buie Family

Vicky Davis sent Ocean Breeze Spray for Mr. Christopher Bethea - July 13, 2023

I will always remember our laughs and good times. With sympathy, Vicky Jacobs Davis

Tina Weston sent Peace Lily for Mr. Christopher Bethea - July 13, 2023

Rosalind, Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your brother.

With heartfelt sympathy, Tina Weston

Rest in Peace Horace and praying for comfort and peace for the family

I pray that his family and friends will find comfort in knowing dat he lived his best life and that he was a very kind and gentle person I pray that his soul finds the peace that he deserves

A life time of nothing but good memories You always looked out for your cuzz. Got something for you cuzz but see what happened was I already knew was going to be an adventure to somewhere enjoyed all the time we spent together Reast Easy Cuzz

To the family, I'm sorry for your loss. My sincerest condolences and prayers for you all. Horace was a true friend. I will miss all of our colorful conversations and many laughs. He had a heart and personality that were bigger than life. He made life fun and he also made this world a better place with him in it. I will truly miss my friend. Please know that Horace was loved and he will always be remembered for being someone that made this thing we call life fun. SIP my guy

Sincerely Keith E. McRae aka "E"

You was and will always be my best friend..... Big Shamrock and Little Shamrock, Shake n Bake forever.... until we meet again..... I love you man. Melvin aka "Short"

My sincerest condolences to the family. Horace was one of the funniest guys I know and loved by everyone who knew him. He will certainly be missed. Roslyn & Dasia Bethea

My Deepest Condolences,Praying For The Families Continually.Elder Larry Gene Farmermer.

Sending my deeptest prayers an condolences to our classmate Horace's family and friends. I will definitely miss him and his wittiness.

Donna Brown-Stewart(LVHS c/o '95) and family

Sending my deepest prayers and condolences to our classmate Horace's family and friends. I will definitely miss him and his wittiness.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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