Rusty Few

Paul Vernon “Rusty” Few, 84, husband of Virginia Frances Teseniar Few, went to be with Jesus on Monday, February 29, 2016. He was loved and supported by many family & friends. Born in Greer, he was the son of the late James Columbus and Annie Mae Hardin Few.

He was a retired Plant Engineer with JP Stevens, served in the US Army, and a member of Praise Cathedral. He loved to keep everyone laughing with his goofy jokes. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed growing his tomatoes.

In addition to his wife of 62 years, he is survived by his sons, David Coster (Jan) of Greenwood and Christopher Few of Taylors, his daughters, Deborah Shirk (Jonathan), Sandra Harvey (Clint), and Robin Few all of Greer; sisters, Morene Henson of Greer, Patricia Stokes of Alabama, & a brother, Charles Wade Crocker of Summerville. Cherishing his memory are eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was loved by his special beagle and best friend, Buddy.

He was predeceased by a son, Kenneth Few; brothers, J.T. Few, Gabe Few, and Raymond Leo Few; sisters, Ruth Crocker and Lila Mae Few.

Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday at Wood Mortuary conducted by Rev. Jerry Madden. Entombment will follow in Hillcrest Memory Gardens Mausoleum.

Pallbearers will be Matthew Few, Brandon Hamilton, J.D. Desrosiers, Ryan Summey, Matt Coster and John Coster.

Visitation will be held 1-2:45 p.m. Wednesday at Wood Mortuary.

The family is at the home of the daughter, Deborah and Jonathan Shirk.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 301 University Ridge, Suite 5850, Greenville, SC 29601 or SC Hospice and Palliative Care, 351-B East Blackstock Road, Spartanburg, SC, 29301.

Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.