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William Dearman Obituary
AIKEN - Mr. William "Bill" Dearman, 69, passed away peacefully in his home Friday, March 25, 2022.
Bill was the son of the late Joseph Reid and Jetta Mae Yates Dearman. He was born and raised in Batesburg-Leesville, SC, but had made Aiken his home since 1975. He worked at the Savannah River Site for 22 years. After retiring, he went back to work as an independent contractor, spending 2 years in Hanford, WA and 4 years in Oak Ridge, TN, before retiring for good in 2015. A licensed auctioneer for over 45 years, he used his talents and out-going-personality for numerous charitable causes and fundraisers in Aiken throughout the years. He was also an active member of the Shriners Club for over 40 years and had his personal aviation license for over 30 years.
Bill is survived by his wife of 46 years, Denise Sellers Dearman, two sons, Billy (Laurie Dearman) of Bluffton, SC and Reid Dearman, Aiken; brother Mike Dearman, Lexington, SC and sister Dinah Long, Lexington, SC.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 30,2022 at 10:00 AM at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Bill Howard III officiating. Interment will follow in Southlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Shriners Children's Hospital, 950 West Faris Rd, Greenville, SC 29605.
SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC.,
715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC 29803
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Chris D. Connell
March 20, 2025
Gone but never forgotten.
Jana Cain Owen
February 14, 2023
Bill Dearman was bigger than life, had a great story for every situation, yet would stop what he was doing to help a friend. I only knew Bill through my husband, but it was hard not to like Bill Dearman. We have many good memories of Bill making trips in the Cessna 182 with us. He also flew to pick us up when we had a minor fire in our cockpit. He was so special and I know family and close friends miss him
Kathryn and Ken Hennings
April 2, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We´re so sorry for your loss. We have great memories of our old neighbors.
Chris Connell
March 29, 2022
Chris Connell I will never forget Bill we were together is savanna river he was a cool guy
Hank Cormany
March 29, 2022
Bill was such a pleasure to be in his company. One of the all time great story tellers. And he had a story about any subject! Bill was truly one of the nice guys and I will miss his infectious smile. May God Bless him and his family.
Sally and Allen Brodie
March 28, 2022
Billy was one of the most likable and entertaining person I have ever known. Enjoyed working with him and his infectious enthusiasm So sorry for your loss. Prayers sent for all your family
Jana C Owen
March 27, 2022
Bill was the most entertaining copilot and pilot I´ve ever known. He never ran out of interesting stories and he was a good and true friend. I know he will be missed by many. John and I are so sorry for your loss.
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