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.
Veronica Richardson sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Rev. William James (W.J.) Frierson, Sr. - December 31, 2025
Marvin Dickerson sent Ocean Breeze Spray for Rev. William James (W.J.) Frierson, Sr. - December 29, 2025
Our deepest condolences to the family. Take your rest. Kia Frierson Brown and Wesley Frierson
Please accept our deepest condolences. May God's comfort and peace surround you during this difficult time. Harskin & Mary Hayes
My condolences to the family may God keep you in his care.
I will miss you, my friend. Rest in Eternal Peace. Love, Mary Ann
Our heart goes out to the family we are praying for you
Sending Prayers and sincere condolences to the family.
My condolences to the Family and praying for your strength doing this time of Lost
My deepest condolences to the Family
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
My Deepest Condolences To You All. Weeping May Endure For A Night But Joy Comes In The Morning! Love You All!
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
Our deepest condolences 🙏 Jonathan and 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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
My condolences to the family.
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
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always. 🙏🏽
To the Frierson family may God bring you peace and understanding in the days to come! Love y'all.
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 & 👩👩👦
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 & 👩👩👦
Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the family. He was such a wonderful man. A great man of God. Wonderful classmate.
Prayers and Condolences to Frierson family.
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.
My Condolences. WJ and I were roommates in college. 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.
Condolences to the family. Our hearts saddened but Heaven's Gate opened wide.
Condolences to the family of Rev. Frierson on the passing of my frat brother.
Praying for Gods to give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Praying for the family during this time.
Our loss is heaven's gain.
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
My condolences to the family 🙏🏾
I'm sorry for your loss and I'm sending my Condolences and prayers Janice BosierScott and Bosier Family
My prayers are with you during these difficult days ahead. To Ms. K and the grands. Love Always Deloris Israel
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.