Walter Springs

Walter Springs, 76, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Mr. Springs was born in Florence, SC a son of the late Yancy Springs and Evelyn McDonald Springs Streett.He was an auto mechanic, loved riding motorcycles with Velveteen, and loved his family. He also enjoyed weight lifting, and dancing. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Penny Mahmood; brothers, Lewis Springs and James Springs; sister, Louise Streett; son-in-law, Chip Morris; and special friend, Monte Hall. Surviving are his wife, Velveteen Leigh Springs; son, Yancy Eugene (Jenny) Springs; daughters, Pamela (Wajid) Mahmood, and Connie (Joe) Smith; step-sons, Edwin (Wendy) Taylor, Jason (Kristen) Taylor, and Joey Bish; step-daughters, Melissa Morris, Kathy Coker, and Donna Eouzan; nineteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; brothers, Yancy “Boogie” (Gail) Springs and Ernest Springs; sister, Patricia Springs. Because of COVID 19 concerns, the visitation and Memorial Service were to be held at a later date.Those plans have now been made. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 12, 2021, from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM at the Church of God of Prophecy, 426 S. Church Street, Florence, SC. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the Church. Following the Service, there will be a Bikers Ride to honor Walter. All vehicles that wish to participate in the ride will fall in line behind the last motorcycle. Memorials may be made to Autism Speaks, www.autismspeaks.org. Please send messages to the family at the obit section of www.stoudenmiredowling.com.