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William Register Obituary
He was born in Lane, S.C., in Williamsburg County on June 19, 1924, to the late Robert Eustace and Lois Bruner Register.
He served his country as a young man during WWII in the Army Air Force where he flew 16 missions as an engineer gunner on a B24.
He spent his career in the residential construction industry, designing most of the many homes built by Bagnal Builders Supply Company. After retiring from Bagnal he began his own company, Home Plans by Register, Inc. Bill belonged to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church and was a member of the Elliott Sanders Friendship Class. He served his church as Chairman of the Board of Trustees, headed up the Building and Grounds Committee and was even awarded a “Special Mission Recognition” by the United Methodist Women for sharing his many handy skills to fulfill the needs of the church.
He had a passion for golf and camping and spent many happy hours working in his woodworking shop. He was a Master Mason and a lifetime member of Shandon Lodge No. 370.
Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Winifred “Winnie” Cox Register, their two children, Faye Pantsari and her husband, Eric, and John and Frances Register. He was blessed with seven grandchildren: Matthew (Cindy) and Mark Pantsari, Bryson (Sally) and Tyler Tucker, Mandy (Greg) Abrams, Tripp and Christopher Register, and seven great-grandchildren: Ansley, Keller and Arden Pantsari, Anna and Ryan Tucker and Camden and Landon Abrams. Mr. Register was predeceased by a daughter, Peggy Tucker.
The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to Harmony Care Hospice for their care and attention.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 2501 Heyward St., Columbia, SC 29205 or the charity of one’s choice.
Please sign online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Register
July 15, 2009
Dear Winnie:
I was so sorry to hear that you and
your family have lost such a wonderful
person.
I have such fond memories of Bill and
my dad laughing over their golf games
and the kindness you extended to me
by pitching in to make my wedding so
special.
May God bless you and your family,
Barbara (Swindler) White
Harmony Care Hospice
July 13, 2009
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort
Penny Jones Smoak
July 13, 2009
Faye and Johnny,
I did not learn of your father's death until I talked to Rusty late yesterday afternoon. He and Liz had just returned home from your house, Johnny. The last time I had seen your dad was at Peggy's visitation. I walked over to speak to your parents and was surprised that your Dad remembered me after so many years. He was always such a gentleman. I'll keep you and the rest of your family in my thoughts and prayers during this very sad time.
Susan Edwards
July 13, 2009
Dear Faye, I am so truly sorry that Al and I were not able to attend your Daddy's funeral today. We had been out of town and didn't get back to Columbia until about 11:00 p.m. Sunday. Please know how much I care about you and your family and always have. I have so many, many fond memories of us as little girls and then growing up together. Your daddy was a constant in my life - especially as our parents became friends because you and I were. I remember that he liked to put his green beans (w/the broth) on his rice and that when we played board games at your kitchen table, he said such funny things to make me and your whole family laugh. He liked to put ketchup on the wonderful roast beef that your mama made. He let me go out with your family to Christo's Roast Beef House on a lot of Friday nights (when your mama said that was her night off from cooking for the week). I remember going with you to visit his parents (Bob and Lois Register). There are just so many memories that I have of your sweet daddy - what a very, very fine man he was. I was blessed to have known him, and I am so thankful that you, Peggy, Johnny, and your mama were all part of my and my family's lives. Love, Susan
July 11, 2009
Faye, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Eric and your family at this time.
David and Jackie Durham
Doug Corkern
July 11, 2009
Dear Winnie,
My condolences. I often think of you and Bill, and how caring you were for a young college student back in the 50's. Thank you so much. Jean sends her condolences, also.
Sincerely,
Doug Corkern
July 11, 2009
Mrs. Register, Faye, Johnny, and the Tucker Family:
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Register. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you for it is not easy loosing a loved one especially one as special as Mr. Register.
I kept in touch with Mr. and Mrs. Register after Peggy Tucker's dead until they moved into assisted living and I lost contact with them.
Peggy was a wonderful person, a dear friend of mine, and she loved and cared about her Dad so much. She told me quite often how special, loving, and kind he was.
Her father almost died on her birthday. Peggy has been gone eight years this coming August and I still miss her so much. She was just like her Dad based on what I have read and heard about him, absolutely just a wonderful person!
With many prayers and my deepest sympathy,
Eloise W. Chavis
Ralph Ostrom
July 11, 2009
You two are so good! We are so sorry for your loss!
Ralph
July 11, 2009
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Billy. Our hearts go out to Aunt Winnie, Faye, Johnny and the entire family.
Jennifer and Bill Moore
San Antonio, TX
Gale Rigby Kennedy
July 11, 2009
Faye - thanks for letting me know about your sweet daddy! He was SO special to me and my family - I don't know what Bagnal's would have done without his talent and his wonderful sharing personality! Your daddy was a quiet yet strong person and I am blessed that he was a part of my life and of my parents, grandparents and family - Granddaddy Bagnal truly admired your daddy! Just know that you and ALL of your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you face this time of loss. I pray that God will wrap His Strong and Loving Arms around all of you and give you the peace and strength you need to face the days ahead. My love and sympathy to all of you! Devotedly, Gale
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