Bullock Funeral Home & Crematorium

Bullock Funeral Home & Crematorium Bullock Funeral Home and Crematorium is a full service funeral home that has been serving Sumter County and the surrounding areas for over 20 years.

Bullock Funeral Home is located at 1190 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, South Carolina and is an independently family owned and operated funeral home that is committed to providing the highest quality service at the areas most affordable prices. The goal at Bullock Funeral Home is to achieve the highest of standards in the compassionate services, preparation, at-need services, after care services, and p

rofessionalism for the Sumter and surrounding communities. Owner and Funeral Director, Harvin Bullock has been proud to serve his hometown for many years. As a native of Sumter, Mr. Bullock graduated from Wilson Hall School where his mother taught English, and started his own business in Sumter as his father did. He began his funeral experience at 17 years of age at the Old Hurst Funeral Home. Always wanting to return home to Sumter, after graduating from the University of South Carolina, Mr. Bullock chose the funeral business because he found it personally rewarding to help people in one of their most difficult times. Bullock Funeral Home is located in the former Lowder mansion, which was relocated from the Columbia Highway to its current location at 1190 Wilson Hall Road. With their beautiful landscaped grounds, handicapped accessibility and ample lighted parking, Bullock Funeral Home is prepared to provide gracious service for those in their time of need. The building, built in 1954, was restored to its original grandeur and a spacious 300 + seat chapel was added; to make this one of South Carolina's premier funeral homes. As you enter Bullock Funeral Home you are welcomed by members of the caring and compassionate staff into the entry foyer with its gleaming hardwood floors, oriental rugs and a magnificent circular staircase. Warm colors surround you throughout the house as you go from room to room giving you a feeling of peace, serenity and security. Bullock Funeral Home offers five large reposing rooms providing a comfortable setting for all families and those paying their respects. The family conference room with its elegant table is the center meeting place for family members while making their arrangements. It is here where one of the licensed professional staff members of Bullock Funeral Home meet with the family in privacy and comfort to offer their support and plan in detail the individualized service for their loved one. Whether its a full traditional funeral service, traditional funeral service with cremation or a cremation memorial service, all details are given every consideration, no matter how big or small, since every family has different needs. The addition of the spacious chapel provides seating for more than 300 people. The cathedral ceilings, large windows, and wide aisles offer a calm and dignified setting ensuring an appropriate background for both small and large services. Bullock funeral home receives high marks from families in all categories because their understanding, caring approach allows families to be involved in the entire funeral process from the arrangements to the committal. In addition to their regular services Bullock Funeral Home is happy to meet with you in the privacy of your own home to pre plan your funeral and explain the substantial discounts available to you, your social security benefits, veteran benefits, and the filing of life insurance. Bullock Funeral Home believes their role in aftercare services is as important and has several different programs to continue their support and understanding for the families they serve. They are pleased to offer community outreach for those in need such as the compassionate service program, which provides low or no cost funeral for families that have lost a child. The more recent after care service program, the Angel Tree Memorial Service was initiated to honor and pay respect to all the families served over the last year during the holiday season. It provides a time of reflection for family and friends with words of encouragement and
spiritual uplifting that helps with the process of healing from person to person. Bullock Funeral Home is happy to extend their support whenever they can. The crematory, a stand-alone building, sits adjacent to the funeral home and is the first facility within Sumter. A truly modern facility, the crematorium boasts state-of-the-art equipment, allowing the family owned firm to maintain a progressive, yet accommodating presence in the community. Bullock Crematorium believes in serving families to the best of our ability, and that means offering a full spectrum of services to meet their needs. With an honest approach, quality service, and affordable prices, Bullock Funeral Home is confident and ready to serve Sumter and the surrounding communities. They encourage you to stop by Bullock Funeral Home at 1190 Wilson Hall Road or call 469-3400 with any questions, you may have. It is evident that the reason for the continued success at Bullock Funeral Home is because Bullock Funeral Home is the funeral home "Where Caring Makes the Difference".

Dominic Montell ObituarySumter, SC ….. Dominic Joseph Montell, age 92, beloved husband of 50 years to Jacqueline Montell...
06/03/2026

Dominic Montell Obituary

Sumter, SC ….. Dominic Joseph Montell, age 92, beloved husband of 50 years to Jacqueline Montell, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at his residence.

Born February 9, 1934, in New Straitsville, OH, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary Montell.

Dominic served in the United States Air Force for four years during the Korean War. Afterwards, he continued working in air traffic control, which he learned in Korea. Dominic will be remembered as a loving husband and father. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He leaves behind his children, Stephen, Janet, Andy, Philip, Lisa, and David, all of whom live in Ohio.

A memorial mass will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:00 am at St. Anne and St. Jude Roman Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anne and St Jude, 1885 Beckwood Rd. Sumter, SC, Building Fund or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 332 North Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105-2479.

You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book.

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

Rajen Patel, 43, of Sumter, South Carolina, entered into the presence of the Lord on May 21, 2026.Born on October 17, 19...
05/30/2026

Rajen Patel, 43, of Sumter, South Carolina, entered into the presence of the Lord on May 21, 2026.

Born on October 17, 1982, Rajen spent nearly his entire life in Sumter, where he became a familiar and beloved presence in the community. For more than 20 years, he worked in jewelry sales, remaining a steady and welcoming face through changing store owners, store names, and even changes to the mall itself. Customers and coworkers alike remember Rajen for his warmth, kindness, and the genuine care he showed to every person he met. To many, seeing Rajen’s smile was one of the constants of their day.

Rajen was a devoted Christian whose faith guided his life and love for others. He will be remembered most for his innocent spirit and the genuine care he showed to people from all walks of life.

He is lovingly survived by his parents, Sureshkumar (Sudhir/Sam) Patel and Ilaben Patel; his brother, Viren Patel; his sister-in-grace, Sweta Patel; and his grandfather, Natvarbhai Patel.

Visitation and Celebration of Life Services will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026 (Attire: Celebratory, Bright, Colorful), at Bullock Funeral Home, 1190 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC 29150. The visitation will begin at 10:00 am, followed by the Celebration of Life Service with family and loved ones gathering to honor and remember Rajen’s life. The Committal Service will follow privately with immediate family.

In lieu of flowers and in honor of Rajen’s life, a fundraiser has been established at GoFundMe.com/RajenPatel.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” - Proverbs 3:5 (NLT)

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Rajen Patel. Rajen’s life was deeply… Viren Patel needs your support for Celebrating Rajen’s Kindness and Faith

Hazel Wilson ObituarySumter, SC…….. Hazel E. Pierson Wilson, age 97, widow of Frank B. Wilson, Jr., went to be with the ...
05/29/2026

Hazel Wilson Obituary

Sumter, SC…….. Hazel E. Pierson Wilson, age 97, widow of Frank B. Wilson, Jr., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026, at Pocotaligo River Health and Rehab.

Born on October 27, 1928, in the Providence community of Sumter County, SC, she was the middle daughter of the late George and Evie Osteen Pierson. She retired from Campbell Soup after a long employment. She began teaching Sunday School as a teenager, continuing until she could no longer plan and execute the lessons. Hazel was a charter member of Southside Baptist Church and was a member of Bethesda Church of God at the time of her passing. She never met a stranger, as was evident in her taking in so many military families as her own. Not only could she make anything grow and thrive, but she could make a meal out of anything. Having a passion for missions, she was given the gift of making and selling what is affectionately known as “Hazel bread”. She was the caregiver of the family, noting that she was the last of her siblings.

Survivors are: Two sons, Raleigh “Steve” Bramlette and his wife Joyce of Summerville, SC, and Paul “Andy” Bramlette and his wife Sandi of Rembert, SC; Two daughters, Elaine Faulling and her husband Floyd of Sumter, SC and Patricia Wilson of TN; 17 grandchildren, Amber, Darrell, Tonya, Rocky, Paul Adam, Brittney, Rett, Tonia, Rachel, Brook, Patrick, Sonny, Susan, Eddie, David, Brian and Amy; and at last count 22 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sons, Vincent Bramlette and Eddie Wilson, son in law, Everett Faulling, grandson, Jewl Bryant, great grandson, Lil Rocky Bramlette and siblings, Marguerite P. and Carol Morris, Frances P. and Joe Kolar, Gaither “Bill” and Lorraine Pierson, Paul and Hattie Pierson, Sam Pierson, and Baxter Pierson.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, at 2:00pm at the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Al Sims officiating. Burial will follow in the Sumter Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00pm, Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, at Bullock Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Buddy’s Kids at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St., Sumter, SC 29150 or to Temple Christian High School, 120 Pinewood Rd., Sumter, SC 29150.

You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book.

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.

Rajen Patel ObituaryRajen Patel, 43, of Sumter, South Carolina, entered into the presence of the Lord on May 21, 2026.Bo...
05/28/2026

Rajen Patel Obituary

Rajen Patel, 43, of Sumter, South Carolina, entered into the presence of the Lord on May 21, 2026.

Born on October 17, 1982, Rajen spent nearly his entire life in Sumter, where he became a familiar and beloved presence in the community. For more than 20 years, he worked in jewelry sales, remaining a steady and welcoming face through changing store owners, store names, and even changes to the mall itself. Customers and coworkers alike remember Rajen not simply for his professionalism, but for his warmth, kindness, and the genuine care he showed to every person he met. To many, seeing Rajen’s smile was one of the constants of their day.

Rajen was a devoted Christian whose faith guided his life and love for others. He will be remembered most for his innocent spirit and the genuine care he showed to people from all walks of life.

He is lovingly survived by his parents, Sureshkumar (Sudhir/Sam) Patel and Ilaben Patel; his brother, Viren Patel; his sister-in-grace, Sweta Patel; and his grandfather, Natvarbhai Patel.

We welcome all to Rajen’s Celebration of Life Memorial Service on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at International Family Church, 1311 Marley Drive, Columbia, SC 29210.

In lieu of flowers and in honor of Rajen’s life, a fundraiser has been established at GoFundMe.com/RajenPatel.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”

- Proverbs 3:5 (NLT)

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Dorothy Morgan ObituarySumter, SC… Dorothy June Matthews Morgan, beloved wife of 53 years to the late Talmadge Rufus Mor...
05/27/2026

Dorothy Morgan Obituary

Sumter, SC… Dorothy June Matthews Morgan, beloved wife of 53 years to the late Talmadge Rufus Morgan, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Covenant Place.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 1:00-2:00 pm at Bullock Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 2:00 pm in the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will follow the service at Sumter Cemetery.

You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book.

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

Beverly Beardsley ObituaryCamden, SC ….. Beverly Jane Nicholas Pantoja Beardsley, age 90, died on Sunday, May 24, 2026, ...
05/27/2026

Beverly Beardsley Obituary

Camden, SC ….. Beverly Jane Nicholas Pantoja Beardsley, age 90, died on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Karesh Long Term Care in Camden, SC.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 12:00-1:00 pm at Bullock Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 1:00 pm in the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel. The interment will follow the service in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book.

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

Harry Champy, Jr. ObituaryCMSgt. Harry D. Champy, Jr., United States Air Force (Retired), passed away peacefully on May ...
05/27/2026

Harry Champy, Jr. Obituary
CMSgt. Harry D. Champy, Jr., United States Air Force (Retired), passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, in Dalzell, South Carolina. Born in Cameron, S.C., on August 10, 1938, he was a proud graduate of Cameron High School, Class of 1956.

Harry enlisted in the United States Air Force shortly after graduation, beginning a distinguished career that spanned nearly three decades. After a brief break in service in 1960, he re-enlisted and continued serving until his retirement on May 1, 1983. His early years in the Air Force were marked by technical excellence—completing Airborne Radar Maintenance School and later cross-training into the Radio Relay and Microwave Maintenance fields, where he served for eighteen years.

In 1976, he was assigned to the 21TASS at Shaw Air Force Base as Ground Radio Communications Superintendent. When the Tactical Air Control career field was established the following year, he remained with the unit, later advancing to Tactical Air Command and Control Superintendent until his retirement. His career included fourteen years of overseas assignments, with service in Germany, Italy, and Iran, as well as stateside postings at Robins AFB (GA), Bergstrom AFB (TX), and Shaw AFB (SC).

CMSgt. Champy’s dedication earned him numerous commendations, including the Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, and Air Force Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters. His professionalism and leadership left a lasting impact on those who served alongside him.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his two sons, Dr. Harry D. Champy, III, and his wife Connie of Gainesville, GA, and Timothy Ron Champy, three grandchildren, Rebekah (Ryan), Noah, and Brandon (Danea), and two great-grandchildren, Mikayla and Adelaide, and his brother Perry and his wife Gloria of Panorama City, CA.

In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by his sister, Paulette Champy Mims, and her husband, Julian Mims of Edgefield, SC.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 pm at Bullock Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 2:00 pm at Dalzell Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Barnette officiating.

Interment will follow at Cameron Memorial Cemetery with full military honors.

You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book.

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

Wendy Sue (Shannon) Knutson
05/26/2026

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Barbara Bell (Schultz) Caughlin
05/26/2026

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05/26/2026

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