Alton Ray Squires

Alton Ray Squires, 68, of Bamberg, South Carolina passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Bamberg First Baptist Church with Rev. Brad Hudson officiating.  Burial will follow in Bamberg County Memory Gardens.

Ray was a graduate of Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School and the University of South Carolina.  He was an avid and loyal supporter of the athletic programs of both schools.  Ray spent 44 years of his working career at Phoenix Specialty Manufacturing.  He started in the machine shop in 1976 and retired as Plant Manager and Vice President of Manufacturing in 2020.  Ray was a hands on manager and beloved by all employees.

Mr. Squires was born in Bamberg, the son of the late Alton Floyd Squires and the late Betty Jean Scoggins Squires.

Survivors include his wife, Pamela Hurst Squires; daughters, Meredith (John) Tuck and Rebecca Squires Hallman; grandchildren, Logan Tuck, Bauer Tuck, and Riley Elizabeth Hallman and a sister, Lynn Squires (Wayne) Welch.  Mr. Squires was predeceased by a sister, Dee Squires Nummy.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Bamberg First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 11823 Heritage Highway, Bamberg, S. C. 29003.

Pallbearers will be Brian Darnell, Alton Bunch (Rock), John Hernandez (Ponco), Jeffrey Raysor, Timothy Thompson (Buddy), Anthony Dyches (Bull), Joshua Kinsey (Josh) and Michael Searson (Mike).

Memorials may be made to Bamberg First Baptist Church PO Box 355 Bamberg, SC 29003 or MAMAS Animal Shelter, 254 Slow Pitch Road Bamberg, SC 29003

Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home, North, S. C. is assisting the family.