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John Specht Obituary

HARTSVILLE - Graveside services for John R. Specht, Sr. , age 67, who passed away April 22, will be held Tuesday at 11:00 at Magnolia Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday 5-7 at the Funeral Home. Mr. Specht was born in Missouri a son of the late John R. & Lillian Zelhart Specht. He was retired from Mitsubishi after 18 years of service. He loved all sports especially Bowling & Volley Ball. Surviving are his wife, Rae Wilson Specht, Hartsville, sons, John R. Specht, Jr., Hartsville, Brian Specht, Lexington, Steven Specht, Columbia, grandchildren, Aubrey Specht, Hartsville, MacKenzie & Christopher Specht, Lexington, Landon Specht, Columbia. Memorials may be made to the Darlington County Humane Society-Rescue, P.O. Box 503, Darlington, S.c. 29540 or the American Cancer Society, 128 Stone Mark Lane, Columbia, S.C. 29210. www.nortonfh.net

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Published by The State on Apr. 25, 2011.

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April 26, 2011

You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry for your lost. Mr John bowled with us on Queens and Kings bowling league on Tuesday nights. He will be missed. With our deepest sympathy, Earl & Renee' Weatherford

Rebecca Goins

April 26, 2011

To the Specht Family, we send our condolences. It is always hard when someone we love dies but remember he is not suffering any longer. Our prayers go out to all of you for your healing of your loss. The Goins Family

April 25, 2011

Rae, I was so saddened and sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I have lost a spouse, so I can certainly empathize with you. Please call me if you need anything. Judy Kelley

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