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John Learnard Obituary
Born in Winsted, CT, he had been a resident of Aiken County, SC, since 1966. He retired form CSX, where he was a Conductor after over thirty years of service. Pat enjoyed working in his yard, fishing, hunting and a round of golf. More than anything however, he enjoyed spending time with his grands, Andrew, Taylor, Heather, Kristen, Justin, Cameron, Brandon, Austin and Bryce Patrick and his great-grandchild, Reagan. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Jeremy Wells, Physician's Assistant Derek, Nurses, April, Amanda, Ebony, Robbie and Leslie and especially Patty, who was a volunteer and his chemo buddy, Fred Wilson, for the care provided to Pat.
In addition to his wife and grands, family members include daughters, Wendy Fore and her husband, Billy, Graniteville, SC, Stacey Learnard-Fields, Clearwater, SC, Kimberly Paradise and her husband, Michael, Trenton, SC and Meredith Fulton and husband, Brent, Graniteville, SC and siblings, James Michael Learnard, China, Colleen Faber, Graniteville, SC and Tim Learnard and his wife, Pam, Peachtree City, GA.
The family will greet friends on Friday, August 4th, 2017, beginning at 2 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3464 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Graniteville, SC. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 4 o'clock in the chapel. Pastor Stephen Phillips will officiate. Grandsons will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.
The family has respectfully requested that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. (www.cancer.org)
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Memories and Condolences
for John Learnard
Sandy Earley
August 7, 2017
My Deepest Sympathy, thoughts and prayers for Family. RIP John, you will be greatly missed . Love Sandy Earley
Dave Smith
August 4, 2017
My sincerest condolences on your loss, Nancy.
Reggie Walden
August 4, 2017
It's been a while but I hate to hear of the passing of Pat . We played ball together and played a few rounds of golf together. He was such a good guy.
Ellen Grooms
August 4, 2017
Nancy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I was so sorry to hear of your loss.
Barbara Garlinger
August 4, 2017
Nancy, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that I have you, and your family, in my thoughts and prayers.
August 4, 2017
Nancy, I am so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Ute Aadland
August 4, 2017
I am keeping you and the family in my thoughts and prayers. Francesca Pataro
Amy Conkelton
August 4, 2017
Nancy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so very sorry for your loss.
August 3, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss.
Edna Mills
Paul(Skip) Wilk
August 3, 2017
I had the privilege of working with Pat as an EMT, Firefighter, and Railroader.I grew up in Collinsville, Ct , he in Winstead, Ct. We both survived the "Floods of 1955 from Hurricane Diane. I lost track of Pat when I retired from CSX as a Locomotive Engineer. Will miss Pat & Mr. Learnerd and our occasional round of golf as well. R.I.P "Yankee" !
Ronda Jackson
August 3, 2017
prayers to the family. Colleen you are in my prayers.
SUSAN DICKERSON
August 3, 2017
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS...
Apri l& William Fields
August 3, 2017
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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