Bryant Nevins BLAKESLEE, Sr.^{[1, 2]}

1952 - 2025  (72 years)

• Name	Bryant Nevins BLAKESLEE  [3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]
  Suffix	Sr.
  Birth	30 Sep 1952	San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
  Gender	Male
  HIST	of Columbia, South Carolina BRYANT NEVINS BLAKESLEE Posted Saturday, March 1, 2025 6:00 am COLUMBIA — Bryant Nevins Blakeslee, 72, widower of the late Elizabeth “Beth” Owens Blakeslee, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Born on Sept. 30, 1952, in San Antonio, Texas, he was the son of the late John William Blakeslee and Martha Belle Nevins Moses. Bryant had a distinguished career in the insurance and financial services industry, where he was known for his dedication, integrity and expertise. He was a life and qualifying member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) and an active member of NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors). He earned the The Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation from The American College of Financial Services. Beyond his professional achievements, Bryant was deeply committed to his community. He was a dedicated member of The St. Andrews Society of the City of Columbia, S.C., and served as past chairman of the board at Harvest Hope Food Bank, working to support its mission of fighting hunger and helping those in need. A devout Episcopalian, Bryant was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church (Columbia). He was previously a member of St. David’s Episcopal Church (Columbia) and the Church of the Holy Comforter (Sumter). He faithfully served on the vestry, was an active member of the Men’s Club and devoted many years to KAIROS Prison Ministry, where he provided spiritual guidance and support to those in need. Bryant was a passionate boater, spending much of his time on Lake Murray and the South Carolina coast. He earned his captain’s license and was a member of the Lake Murray Power Squadron, enjoying time on the Intracoastal Waterways. In his later years, he also took up pickleball, enjoying both the competition and camaraderie of the sport. He is survived by his children, Bryant Nevins Blakeslee Jr. (Nashville, Tennessee) and Caroline Louise Blakeslee (Columbia); his siblings, John William Blakeslee Jr. and Shirley Ann Blakeslee Stegemann. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 40 years, Elizabeth Owens Blakeslee. Luke 5:11, "When they had brought their boats to shore, they left everything and followed him." A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church (at the corner of Wheat and Holly), with the Rev. Nicholas Beasley officiating. Following the service, a reception will be held in the Barr Center at St. John’s Episcopal Church. A graveside service will take place at 4 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Sumter. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. John’s Episcopal Church Outreach Fund, 2827 Wheat St., Columbia, SC 29205. Online condolences may be shared at www.sumterfunerals.com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is assisting the family with arrangements and may be reached at (803) 775-9386.  [2, 8]
  _UID	E4FF479CC3304EDD97587F24625BC0A69991
  Death	27 Feb 2025
  Burial	7 Mar 2025	Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, 802 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina   [2]
  	Elmore-Hill-McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, Sumter, South Carolina
  Person ID	I105294	Singleton and Related Families
  Last Modified	8 Mar 2025

  
  

  Father	John William BLAKESLEE, Sr.   d. Bef 15 Aug 2014
  Mother	Martha Belle NEVINS   d. Bef 15 Aug 2014
  _UID	7960907D17354658AC701C6D67B211A6454B
  _UID	7960907D17354658AC701C6D67B211A6454B
  Family ID	F198883	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Elizabeth Brunson “Beth” OWENS,   b. 1954, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina d. 13 Oct 2014, at her home, (Columbia, South Carolina) (Age 60 years)
  _UID	BEF59F57C65842278486766C8AE6507955F8
  _UID	BEF59F57C65842278486766C8AE6507955F8
  Children	1. Bryant Nevins BLAKESLEE, Jr.   2. Caroline Louise BLAKESLEE
  Family ID	F72873	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	23 Mar 2026

  
  

• Sources

  [S29207] Norma Hurst Owens. [S32430] Bryant Nevins Blakeslee (Sr.). [S2556] Mildred T. Hurst. [S4376] Clifton C. Hurst. [S7919] Debutantes. [S11036] Patricia H. Etters. [S21409] Ladson F. Owens Jr. [S21653] Elizabeth Blakeslee.