COLUMBIA - John Peyre Scurry, 69, died on Friday, April 6, 2018 in Columbia, SC. He suffered a sudden heart attack while playing golf, his favorite pastime. Born in Columbia, SC on July 30, 1948, Mr. Scurry was the son of Dr. Gerald Watts Scurry and Emily Jordan Thomas Scurry.
He is survived by his loving wife of forty-five years, Clare Happel Scurry; his brother, Gerald Watts Scurry, Jr. and wife, Catherine; his sister, Ellen Scurry Reynolds; his three boys: John Peyre Scurry, Jr. and wife, Mary Spencer, Thomas Happel Scurry and wife, Ciara, and Henry Allston Briggs Scurry and wife, Brooks; his grandchildren: John Peyre Thomas Scurry and Mary Henley Spencer Scurry; and his niece, Shirra Reynolds Culp and husband, Roy.
A graduate of the University of South Carolina and a member of the Air National Guard, Peyre worked in the construction industry for more than forty years. As an avid coach and volunteer with Palmetto Baseball League/Carolina Children’s Home, Peyre was known to many as Coach. He had a passion for teaching children how to play baseball, football, basketball, and golf. He coached at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, Cardinal Newman High School, and Hammond School. He always had a ball in hand when at Pawley’s Island with his family and dogs. He loved organizing a game of any kind with his children, grandchildren, and friends.
A funeral service celebrating Peyre’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Columbia. A reception will follow the service on the patio at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Palmetto Baseball League or a charity of your choice. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
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