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Alvin Propst Obituary
YORK - Mr. Alvin Andrew “Andy” Propst, 53, of 778 Sutton Springs Road, York, S.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 3, 2012, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. He died the way he lived his life, surrounded by family and friends.
Born Feb. 11, 1959, in York, S.C., he was a son of the late William Earl “Bud” Propst Sr. and Mrs. Frances Oneida Parker Propst. He was a member of Kings Mountain Chapel UMC, a Sunday school teacher and served on several boards. He was also the owner of Propst Construction and a member and past president of the Lion Club.
In addition to his parents, Andy was preceded in death by three brothers, Bryan, Albert and Frank Propst and a nephew, Jay.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Karen; three sons, Kirk, Jake and Christopher; two daughters, Erica Clark (Zach) and Andrea; four stepchildren, Kyle, CJ, Aleigha Hext and Amber Vannordstrand; seven grandchildren; one brother and best friend, Bill; two sisters, Robin and Bonita; as well as a host of nieces and nephews who cherished their “Uncle Andy.”
Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2012, at Kings Mountain Chapel UMC in York. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Wright Funeral Home is serving the Propst family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alvin Propst
lisa adams
May 10, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Tim Puckett
May 9, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss...the family will be in our thoughts and prayers...Dr Puckett and staff at York Chiropractic Center
Teri Ward
May 8, 2012
Guys Andy was very special and I know you miss him so. When Robby died (gilfillan) I thought how can I live with out my brother. Andy is in heaven now he and robby had gotten it together. Robby thought so much of you guys know my heart goes out to you. Love you guys so much trust The Lord he will make it possible. Love Teri
Kemblie Adams
May 8, 2012
Prayers to the family! I only met Mr Propst a couple of times and it was a blessing to meet him. May God bless his family!
May 8, 2012
Andy touched our hearts with his compassion and his love for the Lord. We will miss him in our Christmas programs and every event we have. We rejoice that he is with our Lord, no doubt! Thank you Andy for being apart of our lives and setting an example that we all should strive to be! We love you and will miss you. Our love to the family, from your family at Kings Mountain Chapel UMC
Peoples Choice Insurance
May 8, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
May 7, 2012
We'll miss you, but God knows best.
May 7, 2012
praying for all the family
WAYNE GREGORY
May 7, 2012
ANDY YOU ARE GOING TO BE MISSED BY ALL OF US AND YOU WERE A VERY KIND AND VERY SPECIAL PERSON TO BE AROUND I WILL MISS YOU MY DEAR FRIEND
joyce wallace
May 7, 2012
Andy was a friend to all with a heart of gold.He will be greatly missed.I know he is in a better place now. love ya cuz!!!
lisa melton
May 7, 2012
gonna miss you andy at j&j cafe you were a friend to everyonee and randomly paid for folks food all the time,god definately has a wonderful angel for sure!
Starr Sanders
May 7, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
EDDIE & TAMARA HARPER
May 7, 2012
MY PRAYERS GO TO THE FAMILY. JUST KEEP IN YOUR MIND AND HEART (WHICH WILL BE HARD TO DO WHEN YOU THINK OF HIM) BUT THAT YOU WILL SEE HIM AGAIN AS LONG AS YOUR HEART IS RIGHT WITH THE LORD YOU'LL SEE HIM. BLESS YOUR WHOLE FAMILY. SORRY FOR YOUR LOST.
JAMES DULIN
May 7, 2012
what a loss and what a friend . this guy will be missed so much, every one loved Andy . Broke my heart when i heared the news . i will miss my buddy and miss every time i seen him hearing him say BOY LET ME COME AND GET ONE OF THEM NOVA'S . To the family and friends he loved you all .ANDY WAS ONE OF A KIND ( James Dulin )
Melvin Propst family
May 7, 2012
Andy will be missed! Our prayers and deepest sympathy go out to each family member today and in the days ahead. Remember - our loss is heaven's gain.
Elsie Ballard Chaney
May 7, 2012
To the Propst Family. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this tragic time. Cherish the memories and prepare to meet him again in Heaven. God bless and comfort you all.
Jean P. Small
May 7, 2012
What a Blessing to his family to know that one day they will see him again. Our loss is Heaven's gain.
Eric & Holly Brown
May 7, 2012
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
May 7, 2012
With Our Deepest Sympathy
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Desiree Moore
May 7, 2012
in his honor
Desiree Moore
May 7, 2012
Rip andy my prayers go out to all the family.Desiree
May 7, 2012
With Deepest Sympathy
The Sipes Family
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