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Rev. William James (W.J.) Frierson, Sr.

Passed 12/26/2025

Obituary For Rev. William James (W.J.) Frierson, Sr.

Manning, SC

Rev. William James (W.J.) Frierson Sr., 72, husband of Delaney K. Walker Frierson, died Friday, December 26, 2025 at Prisma Health Tuomey, Sumter, SC. He was born July 8, 1953 in Manning, SC. A son of the late Haskell Frierson and Lula Hilton Frierson.

Public visitation for Rev. Frierson will be held from 2:00 PM til 6:00 PM Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Hayes F. Samuels, Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning, SC.

Homegoing services for Rev. Frierson will take place 11:00 AM Friday, January 2, 2026 from the Manning High School, 2155 Paxville Hwy, Manning, SC. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Alcolu, SC. Rev. Frierson will lie in state 9:30 AM til the time of service.

The family is receiving friends from 3:00 PM til 7:00 PM, Monday, December 29, 2025 til Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his residence, 3798 Hwy 260, Manning, SC.


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Veronica Richardson sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Rev. William James (W.J.) Frierson, Sr. - December 31, 2025

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Our deepest condolences to the family. Take your rest. Kia Frierson Brown and Wesley Frierson

Kia Frierson-Brown

Please accept our deepest condolences. May God's comfort and peace surround you during this difficult time. Harskin & Mary Hayes

Harskin & Mary Hayes

My condolences to the family may God keep you in his care.

Frizeal Edwards

I will miss you, my friend. Rest in Eternal Peace. Love, Mary Ann

Mary Ann Bassard

Our heart goes out to the family we are praying for you

FRANK MATTHEWS

Sending Prayers and sincere condolences to the family.

Carroll Brown

My condolences to the Family and praying for your strength doing this time of Lost

Rosa B David

My deepest condolences to the Family

Rosa B David

Condolences to the Frierson Family on the loss of their Husband, Father, and loved one. Our prayers ar with you. Lee Roy Campbell, Jr. and Family

Campbell Family

My Deepest Condolences To You All. Weeping May Endure For A Night But Joy Comes In The Morning! Love You All!

Franchette Hammett

Kay, I'm so sorry to learn of the passing of your husband. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you now and will remain through the days ahead. My Sympathy and God's Blessings to you and your family. Love, Joann Fulton

JOANN FULTON

Our deepest condolences 🙏 Jonathan and Kathleen Harrison

Kathleen Harrison

To the Frierson Family, With heartfelt sympathy, may God's love surround you and your family, and may He provide comfort and peace during this difficult season

Dorothy M. Levy

I hope the family will remember how wonderful a person WJ was. I am so grateful for working with him all the years and knowing him as a person. I will always remember you WJ. Especially your smile.

Barbara Schiefen

Sarah and I want to express our deepest sympathies to the Frierson family. His voice and friendship will never fade. Our prayers are with you all. Walter & Sarah Colclough.

Walter&Sarah Colclough

My sincere condolences to the Frierson family. A pillar of the community has gained his wings. I'm praying for all of you. Remember, earth as no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

Dorothy Samuels Gaymon

I'm surrounding you with hugs and prayers. God is the ultimate comforter and He is with you every moment. May your family find joy in knowing that WJ has left a legacy that is unmatched. God bless you!

Tracie Flowers

Our Prayers and deepest condolences. Our family sends the comfort, Love,prayers and compassion that was extended to us during our most heartbreaking Lost of our Grandmom (Mrs. Tina) and Mom (Mattie M Brown). The dedication Love and Respect was Always Genuine along with the words of Comfort Compassion and Caring. We Thank You and Your Family and we Pray that God's Strength Endurance and Peace be with you All during, through and After these days ahead and beyond. May God's arms wrap around you All. Love Cherise, Richard, Shelisa & Randy

Cherise Pittman

There are so many memories, but I love when he sang "I won't complain ". That voice was unmistakable. So many fond memories, and of course those dimples. And to the family, be strong, be encouraged, and know that EVERYONE is here to help and support you.

Loretta Leonard

My condolences to the family.

Reginald Burgess

To the Frierson Family my sincere condolences. WJ along with his sisters shared early childhood and teenage memories with my siblings. Will keep you uplifted with prayer at this sad time. Linda White

Linda White

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always. 🙏🏽

Jocelyn Hudson

To the Frierson family may God bring you peace and understanding in the days to come! Love y'all.

Patricia Johnson

We are sending our prayers and sincere condolences to you at this time. May the God of peace and restoration keep you in His loving care. Keep the faith and hold on. God bless you. Evang. Guess & 👩‍👩‍👦

Margaret Guess

We are sending our prayers and sincere condolences to you at this time. May the God of peace and restoration keep you in His loving care. Keep the faith and hold on. God bless you. Evang. Guess & 👩‍👩‍👦

Margaret Guess

Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the family. He was such a wonderful man. A great man of God. Wonderful classmate.

Delores White Metts

Prayers and Condolences to Frierson family.

Charles & Cynthia White

God is great and greatly to be praised. May your legacy of love for God and mankind live forever in the hearts of those you touched. Our heartfelt condolences and love to the Friersons.

Betty Pelzer

My Condolences. WJ and I were roommates in college. Ernest Fulton

Ernest Fulton

Thank you for all of your kind words and your words encouragement to me when I started in the ministry and even before then. You were always there with a listening ear. You were a you were a true and dear friend. You always referred to me as you're a little brother in the ministry. I will miss you big brother. Rest in peace.

David Woods Jr

Condolences to the family. Our hearts saddened but Heaven's Gate opened wide.

Millton & Carolyn Fleming

Condolences to the family of Rev. Frierson on the passing of my frat brother.

Kent Young

Praying for Gods to give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Ann Ward

Praying for the family during this time.

Bro. Dr. Marshall Ivey

Our loss is heaven's gain.

Gene Ashley

I'm so sorry for your loss It's hard but I know that God makes know mistakes because all belongs to him and I thank him for letting me have the time we had together I will keep y'all in my prayers

Reggie H Dozier

My condolences to the family 🙏🏾

Tashia China

I'm sorry for your loss and I'm sending my Condolences and prayers Janice BosierScott and Bosier Family

Janice BosierScott

My prayers are with you during these difficult days ahead. To Ms. K and the grands. Love Always Deloris Israel

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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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