Brian James Mcgrath

Mr. Brian James McGrath of Two Sisters Ferry Road near Estill, died early Wednesday morning at his residence.

Mr. McGrath was born October 23, 1955 in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, a son of the late Thomas James and Lillian Billetter McGrath.  He had worked in the construction field for many years and had also worked at the local Citgo Station in Hampton.  He was a Navy Veteran and was a member of the Nixville Baptist Church, where he was active with the Children and Youth Programs and was a choir member.  He also coached and umpired with the Church Softball League.  He and his wife served as Chaplains at Hunting Island State Park each summer.

Surviving are:  His wife:  Carole Harvey McGrath of Estill;  Daughters:  Sabrina Greene (Brayton) of Indiana, Lauren and Morgan Peeples of Aiken and Megan Peeples of Lexington;  Brothers:  Thomas McGrath of Philadelphia, Richard Green (Regina) of Florida, Raymond Green of Varnville, and Eugene McGrath of Virginia;  Sister:  Kathleen McAlhaney (Ray) of Varnville; Grandchildren:  Abby, Lilly, Bella, Chyann and Aiden, as well as a number of nieces and nephews.  Mr. McGrath was predeceased by a daughter:  Michelle Haller.

A Celebration of Life will be 10 A.M. Saturday in the Nixville Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Paul Creason and Rev. Allan Kircher and directed by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home in Hampton.

Visitation will be immediately following the services.

The family suggests that those who wish may send memorials to the Nixville Church Family Life Center, 3915 Two Sisters Ferry Road, Estill, SC 29918 or Agape Hospice, 113 E. Washington Street Suite G, Walterboro, SC 29488.