Sms Howell L. Scarborough

SMG Howell L. "Willie" Scarborough, SCANG, Ret.Central, SCSMG Howell Leon "Willie" Scarborough SC Army National Guard, Ret., 88, husband of Rebecca Samples Scarborough of Central, died Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at the Richard M. Campbell Veteran's Nursing Home. Born in Franklin County, GA, he was a son of the late Alex and Icie Christian Scarborough. He served in the Merchant Marines during WWII and served for over 38 years in the SC Army National Guard and retired in the rank of Sergeant Major. He was a member of the "Ole Timers Club" of Battery C with the Clemson National Guard.Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Shelley (Roger) Roper of Central and Susan (Dennis) Nash of Seneca; step-daughter, Jennifer (Brad) Elliott of Clemson; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy Blume Scarborough and his sisters, Irene Hubbard, Frankie Timmerman, Ruby Timmerman and Eunice Cooper.Funeral services will be 11 AM, Monday in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home with Rev. Larry J. Timmerman officiating. Burial with full military honors will be held at M. J. "Dolly" Cooper Veteran's Cemetery in Anderson following the service.The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 PM, Sunday at the funeral home.The family will be at the home of his daughter Shelley Roper, 116 Falling Springs Road, Central, SC 29630.Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Richard M. Campbell Veteran's Nursing Home, 4605 Belton Highway, Anderson, SC 29621.Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at the funeral home.