COLUMBIA - William Russell “Rusty” Onley passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017. Visitation will be held at Bethel United Methodist Church, 4600 Daniel Drive, Wednesday, July 19, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with funeral services following at the church from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Officiating will be Reverend Murray Snow. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.
Born December 22, 1953, Rusty was the son of Betty Quattlebaum Onley and the late William Oscar Onley, Jr. He graduated from Spring Valley High School and is an Alumni of University of South Carolina.
Rusty was a volunteer at the Friendship Center in Columbia and was loved by all of his clients. He worked as a tax preparer for National Income Tax and was elected to serve on the Arcadia Lake Town Council two terms and was mayor pro tem his final term. He served as sound coordinator for Bethel United Methodist Church where he was a Member for over 60 years. Rusty was known for his sharp wit and his passion for fishing.
He is survived by his mother, Betty Onley and his sister, Susan Onley Verlander who lives with her husband, Greg Verlander and their two children, Cameron and Callyne in Atlanta, Georgia.
Rusty’s caring devotion to his friends and family and his caustic humor along with his love of pets especially his beloved dog Tuffy will be missed by many.
The family thanks Bethel United Methodist Church, the wonderful home healthcare staff especially, Ms. Robin Sims, Ms. Shandon Pillman and Ms. Denise Slade for their loving service to Rusty.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 4600 Daniel Drive, Columbia, SC 29205.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
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February 6, 2018
Betty and Susan: I was shocked, speechless and heartbroken to learn of Rusty's passing. I wish I had known about it in time to attend the service. He was a great best friend while I lived next door and thereafter. I'm so thankful that I was able to visit with all of you at Thanksgiving 2015, and it was fun to talk with Rusty since then. He will be greatly missed, but the memories will last forever.
Love and prayers,
Steve Helms
Chatsworth, GA
July 24, 2017
Charlotte Brumbach
Susan and Betty,
We are so very sorry to hear about the passing of a Rusty. I have such fond memories of all of us growing up together. Please know we hold you both close in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Charlotte and Billy Brumbach
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