Edward Benjamin Brunson, Jr.

Mr. Edward Benjamin Brunson, Jr. of Orangeburg, formerly of Varnville, died early Wednesday morning in Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia.

Mr. Brunson was born in Furman (Hampton County) September 17, 1921, a son of the late Edward and Della DeLoach Brunson, Sr.  On July 29, 1944 he married the love of his life, Martha Stanley Brunson and had celebrated 62 years together.  Later that same year he was drafted into the Army and served in Germany, was wounded and received the Purple Heart, being totally disabled from his injuries.  In 1969 he became one of Jehovah's Witnesses and spent many days teaching and preaching to people about God's promises for mankind.  He read his Bible daily and encouraged others to read theirs.

Surviving are:  Daughter:  Suzanne B. Guzior of Orangeburg;  Granddaughter:  Elizabeth Suzanne Guzior of Orangeburg;  and a very special nephew and niece:  George and Deloris Hadwin of Hardeeville.

Mr. Brunson was predeceased by his wife and three sisters:  Myrtis B. Tuten, Emmie B. Hadwin and Frances B. Mason; and one brother:  William Brunson.

Funeral services will be 2 P.M. Sunday in the Chapel of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home in Hampton with burial in the Sandy Run Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday from 5 to 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home located at 300 Mulberry Street West in Hampton.

The family suggests that those who wish may send memorials to the Sandy Run Cemetery Association 2100 Sandy Run Road, Hampton, SC 29924.