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Robert O'Shields Obituary
Easley - Robert C. O'Shields, Sr., 88, of Easley, husband of the late Betty Sue O'Shields, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
Robert was born on May 12, 1933, in Dacusville, SC, son of the late Oscar Jackson O'Shields and Sula Chastain O'Shields. He retired after 24 years from the U.S. Marine Corp which included service in the Korean War and Vietnam War. Robert owned and operated Speedy Mart in Easley for over 20 years.
Surviving are his three children, Pamela Adams (Steve), Robert O'Shields, Jr. (Beth), and Brian O'Shields (Samantha); three sisters, Bonnie Allison, Brenda Alverson (Harvey), and Judy Conrad (Kevin); two brothers, Clyde O'Shields (Sandra) and Jerry O'Shields (Gail). Robert also leaves behind to cherish his memory, four grandsons, Christopher, Kevin, Ryan, and Finley; six great-grandchildren, Logan, Luke, Leah, Sawyer, Keeley, and Lincoln. Along with his wife and parents, Robert was also preceded in death by five siblings.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 27, 2021, from 2 p.m. until 3:15 p.m. at Dillard Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 3:30 p.m. in the Dillard Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Paul Turner officiating. Entombment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Disabled American Veterans:
DAV-Disabled American Veterans
P.O. Box 14301
Cincinnati, OH 45250
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com
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