Ernest Harley Spearman 80, of Williamston, SC passed away Monday, June 12, 2017 at his home. Born January 28, 1937 in Pickens County, SC, he was a son of the late, Harley Glenn and Bertha Presley Spearman. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Annie Smith, Bertha Grace Metz, Evie Sanders, Ruth Neely, Lois Neely, Ethel Anderson and brothers, Roy Spearman and Lloyd Spearman. Ernest was a boat mechanic and owner operator of Highway 88 Boatyard. He also served our country in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Thomas Spearman; son, Harley Spearman, Jr. (Melissa Hembree) of Central, SC; step-daughter, Lorrie Ann West of Powdersville, SC; granddaughter, Ashley Pilgrim and two great grandchildren, Halie Pilgrim and Ava June Logan. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, June 15, 2017 in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at the funeral home and at other times the Spearman family will be at their residence. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. The McDougald Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Anderson, SC. Events Visitation Wednesday, June 14, 2017 6:00PM - 8:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Thursday, June 15, 2017 2:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place Forest Lawn Memorial Park 2609 U. S. Highway 29 North Anderson , SC 29621