Rev. Coble

The Rev. William Kime Coble, 86, of Chesnee, SC, died Saturday, June 4, 2016. Born January 1, 1930 in Bessemer City, NC, he was the son of the late Robert Fulton and Mary Smith Coble. He attended Pfeiffer Junior College and Appalachian State College prior to entering the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Following service as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force, Rev. Coble enrolled in the University of South Carolina where he earned a B.S. degree. He then went to Emory University's Candler School of Theology where he earned a M.Div. degree. During his 36 years as a United Methodist minister, Rev. Coble served churches in Upper Richland, Chester, Columbia, Greenwood, Turbeville, Spartanburg, Pickens, Union, and Lyman. Survivors include; daughters, Cathy Heape (Francis) and Miriam Bunch; granddaughters, Meredith Bunch and Catherine Heape; sister-in-law, Jensie Coble, sister-in-law, Barbara Dawkins (Earl). Nieces and nephew: Hale Edwards (James), Mary Kirkley (Steve), Robby Dawkins (Sonya), Becky Handley (Gary). He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Martha Peterson Coble; daughter, Marie Amanda Coble; brother, Robert F. Coble, Jr., and niece, Robin Taylor. Visitation will be 2:00 - 2:45 PM Saturday, June 11, 2016 in the fellowship hall at Liberty United Methodist Church, 2095 Chesnee Highway, Spartanburg, SC 29303. Services will follow at 3:00 PM, at the church, with the Reverend Andrew Wolfe and Ms. Sue Owens, layleader officiating. Memorials may be made to a church of one's choice. Floyd's North Church St. Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Rev. William K. Coble please visit our Sympathy Store.