Olin Ulmer

Mr. Olin Cornelius Ulmer, 88, of Bethel Road near Ruffin, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Sunday evening, December 11, 2022 at his home. He was the husband of Frances Priester Ulmer, to whom he was married for the past twenty-seven years.

Mr. Ulmer was born in Colleton County on September 10th, 1934 and was the son of the late Benjamin Gary Ulmer and Bridie Breland Ulmer.  Mr. Ulmer wore many hats throughout his life, making his living in many ways. He was an over-the-road truck driver for Builders Transport, a Rural Mail Carrier for the United States Postal Service through the Ruffin Post Office, but among all of these occupations, his most beloved title was always a farmer. He had a true passion for farming and was always involved in some aspect of the farm, even while holding other jobs off the farm.

He served his country in the United States Air Force, where he served as Military Police until his Honorable Discharge in 1962. He was a lifelong member of Bethel United Methodist Church of Ruffin.

Mr. Ulmer enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the time he spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He could often be found at home riding his gator, checking on the fish in his pond, or sitting in his favorite swing in the backyard.

Surviving to carry on Mr. Ulmer’s legacy, along with his wife are: daughters: Cornelia Ulmer Mills and Wanda Ulmer Hiers both of Allendale; step-children: Bob Buchanan and wife Wendy of Hampton and Shelia Lowery of Anderson; brothers: George Ulmer of Brunson, Keith Ulmer of Ruffin, and Terry Ulmer (Mary) of Hampton; and sister: Gay Nettles of Ruffin.

Mr. Ulmer is also survived by 4 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, and 1 step-great-grandchild.

Mr. Ulmer was predeceased in death by his first wife of 38 years, Ruby G. Ulmer, his great-granddaughter Annie Lyn Priester; brothers: Gary Ulmer and Paul Ulmer; and one sister; Claire Ulmer Weeks.

Funeral Services will be held 11 o’clock, Thursday morning, December 15, 2022 at Bethel United Methodist Church, 16147 Lowcountry Highway, Ruffin, conducted by Reverend Cheri Yates and Reverend Larry Stocker.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will host visitors at the home, 3047 Bethel Road, Ruffin, on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 from 3 until 6 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to: Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, care of Jan Ulmer, 437 Spencer Drive, Ruffin, South Carolina 29475.

ARRANGEMENTS BY: THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, WALTERBORO CHAPEL, 1193 Bells Highway, Walterboro. Visit the guestbook online at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com.