ALBERT EARL SUGGS

Albert Earl Suggs FLORENCE, SC - Albert Earl Suggs, 82, of Florence died on Sunday, August 21, 2011. The family will be receiving friends from 3 until 4 PM on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at Kistler Hardee Funeral Home with the funeral service immediately following at 4 PM in the Chapel of Kistler Hardee Funeral Home, conducted by the Reverend Dane Morehead. Burial will follow at a later date. Mr. Suggs was born in Marlboro County, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Winston Lee Suggs, Sr. and Bessie Viola Lucas Suggs. Albert was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked with the United States Postal Service in Bennettsville, SC, where he was Postmaster for 18 years and retired after 40 years of service. After retirement, he began a career as a Real Estate Broker working with Coldwell Banker in Florence for nearly 15 years. Albert was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Florence and a member of the Florence Rotary Club. He was known by everyone as true "Southern Gentleman" that touched the lives of many through his loving and kind ways. Surviving are his children, Vicki Suggs of Florence (Deanna Young and Dylan Young) both of Florence; Barry Scott Suggs of Florence (Mandi Suggs and Chance Bazen) both of Florence; and Patrick Alan Suggs of Simpsonville, SC. The family will also receive friends following the service at the residence of Mr. Albert E. Suggs. Memorials may be made to McLeod Hospice, PO Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502. Sign the online register at www.kistlerhardeefuneral home.com