Mr. Jerome "Pete" Chavis
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Mr. Jerome "Pete" Chavis

  • August 11, 1920 - December 26, 2011
  • Columbia, South Carolina
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“I will always remember fun and crazy uncle Pete. You were always a barrel of laughs and I treasure my memories of you! Love Selena ”
1 of 6 | Posted by: Selena Barrow - Winterville , NC

“Maribeth, My thoughts are with you. I love you. Sha ”
2 of 6 | Posted by: Sharon Walker - Irmo, SC - Friend

“You are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
3 of 6 | Posted by: Cathy Kerlick - Augusta, GA

“Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of a fine man. We cherish the memories of the "Mayor of Butler Street" and won't soon forget...Read More » ”
4 of 6 | Posted by: Matt Hill - Columbia, SC

“I am so sad to hear of Uncle Pete's passing. Though it has been many years since I last saw him, I remember him so well. He was always smiling and...Read More » ”
5 of 6 | Posted by: Dana McLawhon Brown - VA

“The staff of Dunbar Funeral Home extends deepest sympathy to the Chavis family. ”
6 of 6 | Posted by: Joey Tanner - Columbia, SC


COLUMBIA - Funeral service for Jerome "Pete" Chavis, 91, will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Mr. Chavis died Monday, December 26, 2011. Born August 11, 1920 in Marlboro County, he was a son of the late Thomas and Caroline Driggers Chavis. He was married to Clara Debble in 1948 and they lived in Columbia.
Jerome "Pete" was a WWII veteran and retired from the Federal Government at Fort Jackson. Jerome was an active member of Shandon Baptist Church where he was a member of the Senior Adult 60+ Sunday School Class and served as Head Usher.
Mr. Chavis is survived by two children, Jerome B. Chavis (Pam) of Columbia, Maribeth Chavis Harvey (Mack) of Chapin; two grandchildren, Shawn K. Dennis and Brian A. Chavis. He was predeceased by his wife, Clara; four sisters and three brothers.