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William Erwin Obituary
He was born in Greenville, S.C. on May 20, 1969.
The son of the late Deloris Hickman Erwin, he is survived by his parents, William J. Erwin Jr. and Bracken R. Erwin of Danville.
He attended The Haynesworth School in Greenville, S.C. and Sutherlin Academy in Danville. After graduating from George Washington High School in 1987, he attended Clemson University.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Ann Brady Swecker of Jackson Hole, Wyo. And Lyn Swecker of Charleston, S.C.; and one brother, Todd Pinekenstein of Danville.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Townes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memories and Condolences
for William Erwin
Devon & Melanie Leblanc
November 7, 2006
We miss him terribly.
Will Norman
November 6, 2006
I am so sorry to hear of your family's recent loss. Tripp and I were great friends and I will treasure the times we spent together. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June Hundley Oakley
November 2, 2006
I am so sorry to read about Tripp's death. I only knew him from years ago when he and my son was at Sutherlin Academy. So young. May God be with all of you during this sad time.
Patrick Womack
November 2, 2006
I was very saddened to hear about Tripp's passing. He was a friend and a special person. I will always remember the times that we spent together. My deepest sympathies go out to his family
MAVIS HAYWOOD
November 2, 2006
Dear Bracken & Bill-my sincere thoughts and prayers with you at your great loss. I tune into Danville every morning on the internet to keep up with news. Hope you both are well. Would love to see you. Love, Mavis
Dwayne "Boo" Durham
November 2, 2006
I was surprised and saddened to hear about "Tripp". Though I hadn't seen him in a long time, I'll always remember a lot of good times we had back in the day. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of the family, especially Todd. May "Tripp" rest in peace and God give you guys comfort and understanding.
Boscoe and Brenda Fulcher
November 1, 2006
Bill and Bracken, Boscoe and I are so sorry to hear about Trip. Please know that we are thinking about you and your family during this time of grief.
Janet Phillips
November 1, 2006
Todd, I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Trey & Julie Fulcher
November 1, 2006
I would like to express my deepest symapthy to Bill, Bracken, Todd and the rest of the Erwin Family. Trip was a good and loyal friend to all who new him. Rest in Peace my friend.
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