Phillip Wafford

Phillip Eugene Wafford, resident of Pomaria, SC, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Newberry Health, in Newberry, SC. 

He was born on April 9, 1977, in Hugo, Ok, and grew up in Wright City, OK, he was a son of Virginia Gash Wafford and the late Lonnie Wafford. He was a NCCCO Certified Crane operator for Keystone Constructors of Gaffney, SC. Family was everything to him. Loving on his kids and playing with grandkids gave him the greatest pleasure in life. He was a great prankster with all that he made contact. His hobbies included hunting and fishing of which he was known to be a better fisherman than hunter. 

As a last gesture of love to all he was an organ donor where it was his hope to extend productive lives to as many as possible.

Phillip is survived by his wife of 27 years, Kelly Vanarsdall; his mother, Virginia Wafford; daughters, Jeana (Thomas) Ruff and Alaina Wafford; a nephew reared in the home, Jerry Noah; a sister, Carlon Hatcher; brothers, Matthew Wafford, Mark Wafford and his fiancee Jessica Raga, and Agnew Wafford; grandchildren, Brantley, Tinsley, Ellie, Lyndon, and Amelia; nephews Waylon Wafford and Errol Hatcher; and a niece Josie Wafford; his special cousin, Jena Jacobs, and her children Randon, Rylie, and Reese; numerous 1st, 2nd, and 3rd cousins; and more friends and loved ones that can be counted.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, May 1, 2025 at McSwain-Evan's Funeral Home Chapel by Rev Stanley Simmons, Sr. The family will receive friends following the service. 

In addition, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Golden Baptist Church at 100 Line St. Golden, OK, Pastor Joseph Carrol officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 42040, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-3000.