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Pernell Wofford

Passed 05/20/2025

Obituary For Pernell Wofford

Pernell Wofford passed May 20, 2025.


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* I pray Matthew 5:4 over the Wofford Family "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Aleta Gentry

Oh my God .. this is so unfortunate. I'm long time friend of Pernell from Spartanburg Steele.. what a wonderful and caring soul he was . I'm not sure how to digest this.. r.i.p. Big boy .. you will be missed... Prayers for the wofford family..

Toni Bright

To the Family of Pernell Wofford: I am truly heartbroken over the passing of Pernell. What a wonderful, kind soul. He will be missed by all who have had the pleasure to know him and be his friend. With sincere condolences!

Marva Thomas

Our family extends our deepest condolences to the Wofford Family. Growing up as friends, up the street neighbors and reminiscing about the good times we shared growing up as children will forever be remembered in our hearts. May the Lord comfort and strengthen you all in this time of bereavement and in the many days to come. With deepest sympathy, The Fant Family

Fant Family

I met Purnell years ago when he played ball at Spartanburg Methodist College. He love to dance and make jokes. When I saw this on the news, It broke my heart. He gave his life to God so I wont say good bye. Until we meet again my friend!

Yvonne Rice

My sincere condolences to the family. May God comfort you all during this difficult time.

Joclyn Gray

Hearing about your brother's unexpected passing has left us heartbroken for the family. No one is ever prepared to say goodbye under such a tragically circumstances. Stay strong and lean on loved ones during this unimaginably painful time. Please accept our sincerest condolences and deepest sympathy. Your family is in our prayers and thoughts. Jackie & The Hackett family

Jackie

You're gonna be miss greatly, Bo from College Park

Brian Williams

We would like to send our sympathy and prayers to the family

Ebenezer Baptist Church Charlotte,NC Ushers Ministry

My deepest condolences to the family. Pernell was a humble gentle person. Always had a great spirit. He will be greatly missed. Annie praying for your strength during this time. God bless, Dr. Sonya Anderson-Tucker

Dr. Evangelist Sonya Anderson-Tucker

My deepest condolences to the family. Annie I still remember how Pernell was always willing to take us to the warehouse we had such good times he will be missed such a wonderful spirits always had a smile on his face. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Shelia TJ Mack

Annie, We extend our deepest condolences to you, and your family. Kevin and Teresa Poole

Kevin and Teresa Poole

My deepest condolences go out to the family

Angela Alverson

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Rick Nash🙏Tweety

So shocked and saddened to learn of Pernell's passing. We met at Brushy Creek when he made delivers at night. Heh was always kind and quick to share a smile. He will be missed.

Lynn Moore

Cuz" I am sure gone miss you we all uesd to have much fun when we all was working at Spartanburg Steel, you got your wing you was so kind, a good wonderful man. Gone but not forgotten RIP Cuz"

Tig Lyles, Palmer

My dancing brother, you will be sincerely missed. Always kind & funny. DHS!!! Love you my friend. Condolences to Annie & the family.

Juanitamccravy@gmail.com

My prayers goes out to the family of Pernell,he was always such a kind person,RIP.🙏🏾

Cheryl Jackson

My prayers and condolences to the Wofford family, Pernell was such a sweet and humble soul💙

Rev Lula Cohen Brown

My condolences to the family me and pernell was just at another classmate homecoming service and we talked and took pictures together memories that I will cherish gone to soon.

Eunice

You will truly be missed. You were my confidant, comedian, and my safe place. I love you. This truly hit me hard. Still can not believe it. My heart hurts. I will forever miss you. I love Papi

Shimika Kanoy

Uncle you're truly missed and I love you past death! You were very gentle man and I love you to the fullest! I still can't believe that you're gone from us! You were one of my favorite uncles and I'm going to continue to miss you and just wish that I could hear your voice again! Allah (God) make no mistakes and knows better! I'm still in shock and Ik that it's really going to hit me hard at your funeral bc I'm not going to be able to see or hear your voice ever again! I love you uncle always know this!

Meka Scott

I just can't believe you are gone. You would come to my work and make your delivery and we would talk. This is so hard. God makes no mistakes. Take your rest.

Tameshia Artison

My friend Parnell. So saddened to hear this. We were coworkers at Spartanburg Steel and hadn't talked to you in years. Rest in the Lord my friend, you will truly be missed.

Theresa Henderson

You will be missed my brother. A gentle giant with a heart of GOLD.

Kevin Perry /LKP

Pernell you will give the shirt off your back if that was the case. I just spoke with you Monday night I said be careful and stay awake on your night journey. This really hit hard for me. I had to read about this on the news feed. I never ever could imagine life like this. Rest sweetie God knows best....a true Dallas Cowboy fan

Marsha

Pernell you will give the shirt off your back if that was the case. I just spoke with you Monday night I said be careful and stay awake on your night journey. This really hit hard for me. I had to read about this on the news feed. I never ever could imagine life like this. Rest sweetie God knows best....a true Dallas Cowboy fan

Marsha

Pernell you will give the shirt off your back if that was the case. I just spoke with you Monday night I said be careful and stay awake on your night journey. This really hit hard for me. I had to read about this on the news feed. I never ever could imagine life like this. Rest sweetie God knows best....a true Dallas Cowboy fan

Marsha

Pernell you will give the shirt off your back if that was the case. I just spoke with you Monday night I said be careful and stay awake on your night journey. This really hit hard for me. I had to read about this on the news feed. I never ever could imagine life like this. Rest sweetie God knows best....a true Dallas Cowboy fan

Marsha

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

J.W. Woodward Funeral Home | Spartanburg, SC

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