JOHNNIE S BYRUM, JR. April 3, 1924 - December 13, 2012 EASLEY, SC Johnnie Samuel Byrum, Jr., age 88, went to Glory on December 13, 2012. He was born in Hartwell, GA, the son of the late Johnnie S. Byrum, Sr. and the late Quillie McLane Byrum. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ella Mae Carithers Byrum. Both are born again Christians. He was a member of Garner Memorial Baptist Church in Anderson where he served as a Deacon. He is also survived by his son, Dr. Samuel L. Byrum and his wife Shirley, of Easley, SC and a step-daughter, Wilma Etrulia Partain, of Anderson, SC; four grandchildren, Melanie Byrum Wilkins and her husband, Jimmy, of Boiling Springs, SC, Samuel David Byrum, of Easley, SC, Michael and Tim Partain, of Anderson, SC; a brother, James Dale Byrum of Hartwell, GA; also surviving are his great-grandchildren. His birth, life and death are a testimony to the Greatness of our Living God. The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Saturday, December 15, 2012 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. The Funeral service will follow in the Chapel at 11:30 am with Reverend Dr. Jack Couch officiating. Interment will follow at New Silver Brook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Westwood Baptist Church, PO Box 14294, Greenville, SC 29610. Events Visitation Saturday, December 15, 2012 10:00AM - 11:00AM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Saturday, December 15, 2012 11:30AM 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 New Silver Brook Cemetery 440 E. Shockley Ferry Road Anderson, SC 29624