William Scaffe Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

DIED

May 11, 2014

LOCATION

Charleston, South Carolina

James A. McAlister Cremation Obituary

Mr. William Francis Scaffe of Charleston, SC, husband of Rheta Reeves Scaffe, died peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2014. They were married for 50 years.
The relatives and friends of William F. Scaffe are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 4:00 PM, Thursday, May 15, 2014 from the chapel of the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Mr. Scaffe was born in Charleston on January 12, 1939, a son of the late William Leake Scaffe and Anne Fortune Scaffe. He was of the Roman Catholic faith and attended Bishop England High School.
William was a self-employed Electrical/General Contractor. He was interested in many hobbies, especially fishing and exploring back roads.
Surviving are a son, William "Gene" Scaffe(Cheryl), and 2 daughters, Anne ElizabethMatthews (Steve Schindler) and Bridget Ellen Scaffe, 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are 3 sisters, Barbara S. Scalese, Frances S. Gilg and Patricia S. Varn (James) and a brother, Thomas E. Scaffe(Theresa). William was predeceased by a sister, Yvonne S. Rodgers and a brother, Irving E. "Herb" Scaffe.
Memorial donations may be made to Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Road, Charleston, SC 29406.

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Dear Rheta and family,

Foremost, I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing and my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Although you most likely don't remember me, I worked for Bill as a helper back in 1970 when he was doing full-time electrical work. He would pick me up from BEHS after school and off we would go to whatever job was going on at the time. He was my first boss, and man, what an experience it was working for him! What a character and what a...

Anthony Galasso

May 20, 2014 | North Charleston, SC

Bridget, I am sorry for your lost. I

May 15, 2014

Rheta,
Words can not express how saddened we are to hear of the passing of Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
~ George Kelly & Family

May 15, 2014

We are so for your loss, prayers will be sent to you and your family

Allen@Tricia Lowe

May 15, 2014 | Harlem, GA

Mr. Bill was a good friend to our family.
We shall miss him...
The Floyd Taylor Family

May 14, 2014

Willy was a dear friend from way back. He will always hold a spot in my heart.

Caryl Russell

May 14, 2014 | Boynton Beach, FL

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