Edward Tate Zeigler

Seneca, SC - Edward Tate Zeigler entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 22, 2024, thirty-three days after the passing of his beloved wife Dot, and forty-eight days prior to his 100th birthday. Due to the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, a private family graveside service will be held Thursday, October 3rd in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens, SC. The family greatly appreciates the outpouring of love and support from their family and friends Ed was born on November 9, 1924, in Madison, FL, the eldest son of the late Edward Allauid Zeigler and Virginia Maude Speaks Zeigler. His family later moved to Fairfax, SC where he graduated from high school in 1942. He served during World War II and was stationed in England. After his discharge from the US Army, he entered Furman University and graduated in 1950 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. On October 19, 1950, he married Dorothy (Dot) Bobo, and they made their home in North Augusta, SC until moving to Clemson Downs Retirement Community in 2016. He owned and operated Van Wood Cleaners in North Augusta for over thirty years and was also a co-owner of Playcare School. Because of his love of travel, he served as a tour host for many years, traveling abroad over sixty times. He made friends all over the world, and cherished those relationships all his life, most especially his friendship with George and Tanya Pavlovich. At First Baptist Church in North Augusta, he sang in the adult choir for sixty-six years and served as a deacon and volunteer. After moving to Clemson, he and Dot joined First Baptist Church of Clemson. Ed was a member of the Exchange Club, volunteered with The Salvation Army, and served as a trustee of Furman University. He compiled extensive genealogy of his mother’s Dowling family lineage. He is survived by his daughters, Nan (John) Thompson of Seneca, SC and Jane (Eddie) Capps of Anderson, SC and his son Edward (Susan) Zeigler, Jr of Greenville, SC, six grandchildren John Michael (Stacey) Thompson of Clyde, NC, Will (Diana) Thompson of Summerville, SC, Claire (Jared) Sang of Greenville, SC, Tate (Kelly) Zeigler of Charleston, SC, Corbin (Hank) Grant of Morrison, CO, and Walker (Julie) Capps of Travelers Rest, SC, and 16 great-grandchildren Hazel, Conrad and Millie Kate Thompson, Wyatt, Ruthie and Seth Thompson, Jackson and Oliver Sang, Della Zeigler, Jud, Halle and Cole Grant, Gradie, Ellie, June, and Walt Capps. He is survived by his brother-in-law Robert (Cooky) Deloach, a sister-in-law Pat Zeigler, nephews Allauid (Teri) Deloach, Craig (Kim) Deloach, Rob (Torri) Zeigler, and nieces Susan Massey and Janet (Johnny) McKenzie, and many Zeigler, Speaks, and Dowling cousins. He was predeceased by a great grandson, John Henry Lester Thompson, a brother Marion Zeigler, a sister Virginia Deloach, and a nephew Charles Deloach. The family would like to express their deep appreciation to all of the caregivers for the past six years, including those at The Residences at Park Place and Prisma Hospice of the Foothills. Memorials may be made to Furman University designated to the Edward Tate Zeigler Scholarship Fund, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, or to the charity of one’s choice

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Edward Tate Zeigler

November 9, 1924 - September 22, 2024