With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of David McElveen, Jr., 78, of Scranton, SC, husband of Mary Brunson McElveen, who passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Lake City/Scranton Healthcare Center, Scranton, SC.

Life Reflections

"His Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant.: thou hast been faithful over a few things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord."  Matthew 25:21

Mr. David Isiah McElveen, Jr. was born November 14, 1946 in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, to the late Mr. William Isiah McElveen and Mrs. Bertha McFadden McElveen. David entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Lake City Scranton Health Care Center, Scranton, South Carolina.

At an early age, David joined Sandy Grove Missionary Baptist Church, New Zion, South Carolina, where he was a member and trustee.

David received his formal education in the public school system of Williamsburg County.

In his early years of employment, David was a truck driver for Charles Smith Construction/Trucking Company. He was also an owner/operator/driver of McElveen Trucking for many years. During his later years, David worked as a truck driver for Carolina Prestress Corporation until he retired. He was a truck driver for over fifty years.

Mr. McElveen was preceded in death by his first wife, Evangelist Nettie Mae Scott-McElveen; two daughters, Daisy Belinda McElveen and Geneva Mae McElveen-Wood; three brothers, Deacon Kelly McElveen, Deacon Roland McElveen and Mr. William McElveen; one sister, Vernnie Anne McElveen; two stepsons, Draymane Robinson and Mark Robinson, one grandson, Raymane Camari Robinson.

God blessed Mr. David McElveen and he was united in Holy Matrimony to Mary Brunson-McElveen in 2016.

Left to cherish his memories are: his devoted and loving wife, Mary Brunson-McElveen (which he call honey) of the home; two sons, David Dewayne McElveen of Kingstree, SC and Raymane (Angel) Robinson of Sumter, SC; three granddaughters, DePresha McElveen and Naomi Wood both of Columbia, SC and  Shaquilla McElveen of Florence, SC; four grandsons, Antowan McElveen and Tremaine Wood both of  Columbia, SC, Rylan and Jayden Payne of Texas; two great grandchildren; four brothers, Charles (Lois) McElveen of Olanta, SC, Bishop Ronnie (Missionary Vivian) McElveen, Elder Danny (Prophetess Catherine) McElveen both of Kingstree, SC and Dr. Lt. Colonel (Ret) Christopher (Shanee) McElveen of Virginia Beach, VA; seven sisters, Betty (Randolph) Mouzon, Missionary Sylvia (Rev. Dr. Roosevelt) Robinson all of Atlanta, GA, Judy M. Dozier of Atlanta, GA, Shirley (Deacon Enoch) McKnight of Lake City, SC, Dr. Carolyn (Bishop Johnny) Moore of Columbia, SC, Missionary Karen (Deacon Chief Petty Officer (Ret) James) McKnight of Pascagoula, MS and Missionary Teresa (Deacon Jonathan) Sumpter of Salters, SC; one living aunt, Mrs. Clarese Kennedy; a special nephew, Senior Chief (Ret) Purnell (Linda) McElveen of Dallas, TX; a special godchild, Ja'Nyla Calhoun of Summerton, SC; five sisters-in-law, Jettie Mae McElveen of Kingstree, SC, Blondell McElveen of Lake City, SC, Daisy (Levan) Dingle of Summerton, SC, Frankie Williams of Maryland, Willie Martha Karbo of Texas; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends

The family will receive friends and family at 1192 North Bethel Road, Scranton, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Lake City, SC. 843-354-2292.