John Barclay Herbert Scovil, Sr.
John Barclay Herbert Scovil, Sr., 81, of Easley, SC passed away on November 12, 2017 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Greenville, SC to Rose Herbert and Roger Penniston Scovil. He was partners with his father in Southern Beauty and Barber Supply Company, which was located in the triangle building of West Greenville. John started the West Greenville Business Association in the early 1900’s which was the beginning of the revitalization of the West Greenville area.
Mr. Scovil is survived by a brother, Roger Scovil (Mary Earle) of Atlanta; a son, John B. Scovil, Jr. (Susan) of Greenville; a daughter, Virginia ‘Gini’ Scovil Atwood (Frank) of Mechanicsville, VA; five grandchildren; and a long-time friend and companion Sabra Miller of Easley.
The family requests that memorials be made to: The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th floor, New York, NY 10001.
John was the best friend I have ever had. It is because of him that I am a teacher today. He was one of the kindest men I have ever met. He was part of my family for the past 38 years. Thanks John for all the wonderful memories you gave to my family and me.
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family. During this difficult time, God is near to those that are broken at heart, and those who are crushed in spirit He saves. Psalms 34:18