Benjamin Gregg Wannamaker

December 28, 1935 - August 20, 2021

North Augusta, SC—Mr. Benjamin Gregg Wannamaker, 85, entered into rest Augusta, 20, 2021. The family will receive friends at Posey Funeral Directors, Sunday evening from 5 until 7 pm. The family request those in attendance to please wear a mask. Mr. Wannamaker was born in Harleyville, South Carolina and was a lifelong resident of North Augusta, SC. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and the Packers Boating Club. Mr. Wannamaker retired from International Paper Company after 40 years and served in the National Guard. He enjoyed working on his farm, driving his tractor, tending to his horses, donkeys, and chickens. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Benjamin Wannamaker, and Evelyn Creighton Wannamaker. Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Shirley Wannamaker, one daughter, Terri Wannamaker, Beech Island, SC; two stepsons, Darrell (Wendy) Morris and Bryan (Cathy) Morris all of Hephizibah, Georgia; one granddaughter, Emily Morris; one sister, Sylvia Hewlett, North Augusta, SC. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society at https://donate3.cancer.org/ or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate/ Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry at www.PoseyCares.com