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Rev. Willie Honea

FUNERAL HOME

Liberty Mortuary, Inc.

30 South Palmetto Street

Liberty, South Carolina

Willie Honea Obituary

Rev. Willie Honea

Liberty, SC

Funeral services to honor the life of Rev. Willie Honea will be conducted 2:00 PM Saturday at Calumet Baptist Church, by Rev. Zack Shaw, Rev. Bobby Lindsey, Rev. Jeff Harris, and Rev. John McKnight. Burial will at Oconee Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the Liberty Mortuary.

Reverend Willie Adolphus Honea, 86, of 100 Sunset Drive, a widely respected preacher, minister, and pastor, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at the Hospice House in Anderson.

Born in Westminster he was a son of the late Rev. Johnny Honea and Bessie Bell Lee Honea. He was a graduate of Anderson University, and later attended Furman University and Erskine College. He served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army.

Rev. Honea was Pastor Emeritus of Calumet Baptist Church in Liberty where he served for 25 years, and pastored for over 55 years in the upstate of South Carolina serving at the following churches, Corinth Baptist Church (Westminster), New Hope Baptist Church (Seneca), and Six & Twenty Baptist Church (Pendleton). He was a member of Jones Avenue Baptist Church in Easley.

He was well known for his loving heart, his compassion for people, and ministering to people in their time of need. He was a devoted servant of his Lord Jesus Christ and his church.

Surviving are his beloved wife of 65 years who stood by his side during his ministry, Betty S. Honea of the home; his loving daughter, Beverly Watson and her husband Mike of Liberty; 3 grandchildren, Heather W. Reeves (Dustin), Justin and Brandon Watson; a great granddaughter, Emma Grace Reeves; two sisters, Guynelle Holiday of Westminster, and Rachel Tench of Seneca.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Bradley Eugene Honea, two sisters, Cornice Williams and Juanita Spivey, and five brothers, Edward, Currell, Troy, Douglas, and Johnny Honea.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the church of one's choice.

The family will be at the home. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Anderson Independent-Mail on Feb. 5, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Willie Honea

23 Entries

Alan Farmer

March 24, 2016

Dear Cousin Betty and Beverly, I am sorry to hear about the passing of Doc. He was one of my favorite people and a great inspiration in my life. We enjoyed more than a few times hunting rabbits. Never forget the good times at Corinth. A great pastor and preacher. May the Holy Spirit comfort your hearts until we meet again. Your cousin Alan

Stuart Suddeth

February 8, 2016

Sorry to hear about preacher Honea. He will always be a inspiration in my life. I very much enjoyed his time in my life. May my thoughts and prayers be with the family during this time of sorrow and my God strengthen and heal.

Kerry & Janice Rifkin

February 5, 2016

We are heartbroken to hear about Preacher Honea. He was kind, loving, and NON-judgmental.Betty I am so sorry for your loss and the loss of your family. I noticed he died exactly 3 months after mother and he preached her funeral. I can imagine her excitement when she sees him in heaven because, as you know, she loved both of you very much.

Tina Smith

February 5, 2016

Betty and Beverly, prayers for you and the family, so sorry for your loss, you were such a Blessing to me when you were at New Hope, loved teaching Beverly in Sunday School, she was a joy, love and prayers.

February 5, 2016

Betty and Beverly, you both and family are in my prayers, all of you were such a Blessing to me at New Hope, loved teaching Beverly in Sunday School, she was always a joy, love and prayers Tina Smith

Dana Cooley (owens)

February 5, 2016

I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. You all have been such a blessing to our family since the passing of daddy and mama.My prayers are with you.

ashley clark

February 5, 2016

He was one of the sweetest most kind hearted people i knew. I grew up with him as my preacher at calumet his family and church families are in my prayers. We will be reunited when we all get to heaven.

February 5, 2016

Uncle "Doc" was one of the sweetest people I know. He was so loving and soft spoken. Truly a man after God's own heart! What an awesome time he must be having with Granny Honea! Praying for you all until you see him again! Much Love!

Brandie Walker

February 5, 2016

Preacher Honea was a wonderful man. He lead me to the Lord and baptised me. He later married me and preached my first born's funeral. He was there for me in a very difficult time in my life. I was very young when he came into my life and he made an impact that lasted a lifetime. I know if joey were still living he would say the same.

Tammy Gillespie

February 5, 2016

I'm sorry for your loss we be praying for your family.

February 5, 2016

Beverly and Betty you are in my prayers. Your family has always been special to me.Love you,Rhonda Stone Ellenburg

Mark Malone

February 5, 2016

Pastor Honea was a great man I served with for 2 and a half years at Calumet, He was an encouraging and wisdom to me, I know he is in God's hands now. I will continue to pray for you and family. God bless you.

Ann Mullikin

February 5, 2016

Praying for you all!

Dwight and Robbie Yates

February 5, 2016

A True Man of God. We will surely miss him and the messages that he brought. Our thoughts and Prayers are with the family.

Robin Goldsmith

February 4, 2016

Betty, I am so sorry for your loss. He and JC are probably already planning their tomato garden together. May God wrap his loving arms around you during this sad time. Love you - Robin

Linda Hudgins

February 4, 2016

So sorry to hear of your loss. I know you will miss him, but you will be reunited in Heaven. Oh what a glorious day that will be, when we see Jesus. Praying for all the family.

Sherry Tompkins Booth

February 4, 2016

Mrs. Betty, Beverly, and family, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Preacher Honea. My parents remember you all coming to our house for dinner when I was younger. I mainly remember when you guys started coming to Jones Avenue. I grew to love you very quickly. He will be missed at our church. God bless you as you learn to live without him. May God replace your tears with sweet memories and smiles. Please know that that you will be in my prayers.

Charlotte Neff

February 4, 2016

Betty and family, I will miss Preacher Honea at Jones Ave. Baptist Church. He was a dear man and I respected him greatly. My heart goes out to you Betty, but please know you and your family are in mine and many others prayers as well. May God draw especially near to you at this time. I love you sweet lady.

John & Nancye Reeves

February 4, 2016

Betty and Beverly, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our family loved each of you and Rev. Honea was a blessing to us while at New Hope.

February 4, 2016

Not a more Godly, nor kinder Man have I ever met. Preacher Honea made a Huge difference in my life. I love him like a brother. Thank You from the bottom of my heart. You are my hero Preacher Honea.

Tonya Burdette

February 4, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you all! Preacher Honea was very dear to my family and he will be greatly missed by many

Candice Loucks

February 4, 2016

We are so sorry for the passing of Preacher Honea. He will be missed. God bless you, Betty, Beverly, Mike and family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. The Loucks Family.

Jerry & Dianne Harper

February 4, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Please tell Betty we are praying for her and the whole family.

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