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Roger Chastain Obituary
Greenville
Roger W. Chastain, 74, died Thursday at his home. Born in Greenwood, SC he was the son of the late William Lowery and Ruth Rogers Chastain. Roger moved to Anderson in 1954 where he attended Boys High playing football, basketball, and track. He was an outstanding athlete. He played in the Shrine Bowl, played with the All South team and the All State team and received a football scholarship to the University of South Carolina. He established the Roger W. Chastain-Mt. Vernon Scholarship Endowment to the University Of South Carolina Darla Moore School Of Business. He was a former board member of the USC Business Partnership Foundation. Roger was the former President and CEO of Riegel Textiles and retired in 2008 as President and CEO of Mt. Vernon Mills. Prior to his retirement he served as President of the American Textile Manufacturer's Institute and was a Past President and Board Member Emeritus of the South Carolina Manufacturer's Association.
Surviving in addition to his wife of 53 years, Sarah (Bunny) Goff Chastain, are a daughter Molly Boehmer (Judson) of Greenville; two sons, Jason (Alex) Chastain of Greenville, and Brent (Tracey) Chastain of Columbia, and his brother Ronald L. Chastain (Sara) of Greenville. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Jordan, Alexander, and Hayden Boehmer and Tanner, Hudson, London, Harper, and Ridge Chastain. He was predeceased by two infant children.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11am at First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, with a reception immediately following the service in the church parlor. Private burial will be in the Mt. Elon Baptist Church Family Cemetery, Hopkins, SC. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 200 West Washington St. Greenville, 29601 or to Stamp Creek Baptist Church, 1008 Stamp Creek Rd. Salem, SC 29676. The Mackey Mortuary. Online guest registry available at www.mackeymortuary.com
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Richard Wernau
October 29, 2020
Roger was always a supportive leader who s positive influence was a great personal benefit. I am very grateful for his involvement to advance my career. Dick Wernau. C P D.
March 18, 2018
Sorrowed to stumble across old news of Roger Chastain passing. Attended Boys Hi with Roger, and later worked with hi at Riegel. Fine man, condolences to Bunny and Ron. Lane Smith
Dick Wernau
November 7, 2016
Enjoyed my tenure under Roger at Riegel 1972-86. Sincere regrets, R.I.P. Dick Wernau
Jan Maes
November 7, 2016
Sorry to learn of Roger s to early passing . He was an excellent businessman and I enjoyed working with him. He will stay in our memories
David Roaden
November 6, 2016
Bunny, I was sorry to learn your husband wasn't able to return home. Please know my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Hospitals are always a place you never hope to be. Your kind words for Sandra were most welcome when both our situations were dire.
Belinda DeBelli
November 6, 2016
My heart felt sympathy goes out to you and your family. Although your loss is huge, it's Heavens' gain.
Bunny, you, your precious family, and Roger's cherished friends are strong enough to bask in the wonderful memories of a loving husband, father , grandfather, and friend . Your strength lies, also, in the knowledge that your loved one is resting in the arms of our Heavenly Father.
God bless you in this most trying of times.
Belinda DeBelli
Ken Lester
November 6, 2016
Roger and I meet when we were both invited to take part in the 1959 Shrine Bowl in Charlotte, NC. Our life long friendship started there and included our time at the University of South Carolina and all years since then until his untimely death this month. It hurts to lose not only a great friend but a great man. My best to the best thing that ever happen to Roger, his wife Bunny. What a great pair. God bless his life and God bless my good friend's soul.
November 6, 2016
So sorry for your loss. May the God who gives hope fill you with all joy and peace by your trusting in Him. Rom. 15:13
Nadine Amick
November 6, 2016
Bunny sorry to learn of your spouses passing
You are in my thoughts and prayers nadine
Counts amick
Garvice Thomas
November 5, 2016
I am sorry to hear of Roger's passing he sure was a great friend to me.My thought's and prayers go out to the family. Garvice Thomas
Tom Marchant
November 5, 2016
He was a pillar of the community. My sympathy!
Tom Marchant
379 Golden Bear Drive, Unit J-2
Pawleys Island, SC 29585-7379
Bill Bassham
November 5, 2016
So sad to learn of Roger's passing.I have wonderful memories of working with Roger on the board of the Aiken Chamber. I know you can be comforted by your wonderful memories. He will be missed by so many for his contributions to family, the state, and USC. God's peace.
Virginia & Jerry Dixon
November 5, 2016
Bunny, Jerry & I are so sorry for Roger's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.. we love you!
Dorothea Cameron Hoffman
November 5, 2016
Bunny & Family,
So sorry to hear about Roger.
Bunny, I thought of ya'll often, especially after reunion that we were hosted at the beach house.
My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Bunny, I have always admired & loved you. Take care of yourself because you know that's what Roger would want!
November 4, 2016
Ronald Chastain and Roger's family:
Nancy and I were deeply saddened to learn of Roger's passing. We have all lost a good friend and a true ambassador for the state of South Carolina and the University of South Carolina.
We send our deepest sympathy, love and prayers to all of you in your time of sorrow and loss.
Love to all,
Bill and Nancy Thomason
November 4, 2016
Dear Bunny and Family,
John & I are truly sorry to hear of Roger's passing.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time.
Love,
John and Maureen
November 4, 2016
Molly, Judson and family
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. My family and Pharr Yarns' family extend our deepest sympathy and wishes that you are comforted by the many memories you share. God Bless.
Mike Strader
Pharr Yarns
Carol Bertsche Higdon
November 4, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with Roger's family. I have fond memories of him from Mount Vernon Mills.
Lillian Link
November 4, 2016
Judson and Molly,
All of us at STA are very sorry about your loss of your father. He was a great man and I know he will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Your Friends at STA
Joe Ready
November 4, 2016
Dear Jason and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss.
God Bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
Joe Ready
Greer,SC
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