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Bobby Eugene Sarvis, 89, of Florence, SC, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Mr. Sarvis was born the son of the late Nettie Mae and Oscar Sarvis. He was a member of the Florence Baptist Temple. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps and retired as a shipping superintendent from Stone Container after 39 years of service.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife, of 42 years, Alda Etheridge Sarvis; his brothers, Billy, Danny, and David Sarvis; and sister, Joyce Ward.
Mr. Sarvis is survived by his wife, of 17 years, Betty Sarvis; daughters, Lisa (Ralph) Vinson and Tammy (John) Kirven; step-son, John (Susan) Holladay; step-daughter, Stephannie (Donnie) Kontowsky; grandchildren, Zachary (Anna) Vinson, Blake (Brook) Vinson, Taylor Broach, Bryce (Seraina) Broach, John Rogers Kirven, Jordan Holladay, Jacob Holladay, Amanda Kontowsky, and Robyn Kontowsky; great grandchildren, Amelia Vinson, Micah Vinson, and Elly Mae Broach; brother, Jimmy Sarvis; and sister, Jeanette Barnhill.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Florence Baptist Temple. Entombment will follow at Mount Hope Mausoleum.
Memorials may be made to the Florence Baptist Temple, 2308 South Irby Street, Florence, SC 29505.
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Thursday, August 20, 2026
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Friday, August 21, 2026
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