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John Mills Bigham posted a condolence
Monday, March 3, 2014
My first taste as a boy was at a Piggy Park on Sumter highway. That taste remains my gold standard. Thanks!
68 and still having a Little Joe often.
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Paul Murray posted a condolence
Friday, February 28, 2014
Mr. Bessinger was a good man. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. God bless the Bessinger family.
Paul and Carolyn Murray
Hanahan, SC
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Rickie Smith posted a condolence
Friday, February 28, 2014
Lloyd, may God bless your entire family, our thought's and prayer's are with you and your family. Rickie and Robbie Smith
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gerald abercrombie lit a candle
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
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Gerald Abercrombie lit a candle in memory of Maurice Bessinger
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Mary Russell posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Meant I worked with, LLOYD & Paul Bessinger, Karen,, Tiffany, & Reese for 4 yrs. LOVE THEM ALL . A great close family
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John McDaniel posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Deepest sympathies. Will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
John McDaniel
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Regina Haigwood lit a candle
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
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So sorry for the loss of a great man.... God Bless, Regina Haigwood and family
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Barbara Gladden posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
John, Ashley & Mason,
We are so sorry for your loss. May the Lord wrap His loving arms around you and you feel the peace and comfort that only He can provide. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Toby, Barbara & Doug Gladden
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Sandy Sharpe Alicea lit a candle
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
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Sandy Sharpe Alicea lit a candle in memory of Maurice Bessinger
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Sandy Sharpe Alicea posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
I Remember Maurice well I worked on Charleston Hwy for 15 years with Lloyd-Karen-James-Betsy and all LLOYD'S kids.Our prayers or with you
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Pam Simmons posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
I extend my deepest sympathy to the Bessinger family. I worked for Mr. B. when the store in Santee first opened. He was always very kind & sweet to me,often sitting with me and talking during my lunch breaks. I last saw him at his brother Thomas' restaurant about a year ago and was surprised that he remembered me,as I was aware he had Alzheimer's. I will remember Mr. B. as a hard as nails employer,yet a sweet Southern gentleman. Rest in Peace, Mr. B. ~ Pam Simmons
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Sara & Ralf Miller posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
I send my sincere condolences to Mr. B's family. He will be missed by all but I personally am grateful for the opportunity to have worked for him & with various members of his family twice in my life. Once when I was in my younger days & as recent as 8 years or so ago on Hwy. 6 at I-20. I wish you all blessings & peace at this time. My memories are of a fine, courageous, and hardworking man with the most gracious smile. His "barbeque truly does make you happy"!! God bless you Mr. B.
Sara & Ralf Miller
Pelion, SC
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FRANK STONE posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
WITH HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO A SPECIAL FAMILY. MAY GOD GIVE YOU PEACE.
IN CHRISTIAN LOVE,
FRANK& JUDY STONE- AIKEN, S.C.
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Rosemary Kennedy Kinney posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
To the Bessinger Family, my heart and prayers are with you. Mr. Maurice was a wonderful down to earth good man. My Daddy (Gary Kennedy, Wagener) used to bring us to eat at Piggy Park when we were young and even though my Dad had his own restaurant (Wagener Drive-In) he enjoyed going to eat at Mr. Maurice's. Now that I am grown I still enjoyed visits that included good food at Bessinger's.
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Jeannine Meade posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Maurice was an exceptional man and provided us with many wonderful memories. He had the ability to make each meeting with him "personal" and special. His moving on to the presence of the Lord is wonderful for him but a loss to us. Our family continues to pray for you during this time of adjustment. Jeannine Meade and children.
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Bill Ballew posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
My prayers go to Maurices family,I personally met Maurice and considered him a friend.Maurice to me is a hero and I admired him greatly.I live in the upstate and visited his restaurants many times when I was in the Columbia area.I have no doubt he is in heaven now and his family can take comfort knowing that.It is an honor to have met and known a true hero such as Maurice.May God bless his family during this trying times Bill Ballew
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TONY SHELTON posted a condolence
Monday, February 24, 2014
I HAVE VERY GOOD MEMORIES OF "PIGGY PARK" IN THE 1970's in Charleston.And still go to Bessingers "The BEST BBQ" ANYWHERE !!!!
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Earl Carroll posted a condolence
Monday, February 24, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Bessinger. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of eating at the Piggie Park in Orangeburg. We traveled to Charleston from Greenwood quite often back then and our favorite route was through Orangeburg. It was almost always near lunch when we'd arrive there, so, the Piggie Park was nearly always our eatery. The double dipped onion rings were my favorite and have always judged onion rings by the standard of Mr. Bessinger's rings. None have ever even come close. I will miss him, especially his love of history, and the tradition of our great state. God speed, Mr. Maurice.
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bruce elrod lit a candle
Monday, February 24, 2014
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I consider Maurice a very good friend and it was an honor to know him. I was his flag guy for a number of years and he wore out hundreds of em. He was certainly not the man the media portrayed him. I have no doubt he's in Heaven and with a smile he finally gets to meet Robert E. Lee.
Bruce Elrod
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T.V. Weber posted a condolence
Monday, February 24, 2014
Maurice Bessinger used to have little book stores in some of his restaurants. When my book was new, Maurice ordered a number of copies for those stores. We had been planning on visiting South Carolina so I delivered them in person. I was pleased to see that he was passing out flyers of a book review that nationally syndicated columnist Charley Reese wrote for me. I have loved the Columbia, SC area ever since.
Thank you so much, Maurice, for introducing me to the Columbia area. Ironically, my wife and I dined at Piggy Park on your last day on Earth. We all know you were a Christian man of great faith, too.
T.V. Weber
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Myra Chacon posted a condolence
Monday, February 24, 2014
I count it an honor to have known Mr. Bessinger...I will be praying for his family.
Myra Chacon
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Sandi Bright posted a condolence
Monday, February 24, 2014
Our prayers are with the Bessinger family. Doug and I both worked for him in the early 1980's. in fact, if it had not been for Mr. Bessinger, we would not have met. So, I guess you could say he brought us together. We had a lot of laughs working there in West Columbia. Mr. Bessinger will be missed by so many. The Brights, Doug and Sandi
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Marie Harley posted a condolence
Monday, February 24, 2014
One of my fondest memories of growing up in COLUMBIA was going to the Piggie Park. I remember when the contest to name the Little Joe and Big Joe was held! I have lived all over the United States and Piggie Park barbecue has remained my favorite. Thank you, Maurice and I hope to see you in heaven.
Marie Harley
Spartanburg, SC
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Pat Garvin lit a candle
Monday, February 24, 2014
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Dear Joanna and Bessinger family,
I was so very saddened to hear of Mr. Maurice passing away.
Joanna, I don't know if you remember me from W-S High, I was Patti Seay then. I am praying for you especially tonight, as I know you loved and respected your father. My father knew your daddy here in Wagener, and he sincerely admired him. I lost my father in 07, so I know the huge, empty space that a great father leaves in a daughter's heart. Know that you are in my heart and prayers right now.
I pray for you all during this time. Mr. Maurice is with the Lord he served. Pat Garvin
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mary Russell posted a condolence
Monday, February 24, 2014
I worked for MR.B. when I moved to Columbia. Actually, HE was in the office working with MS. PAT at that time, I worked with LOLYD & Paul. They treated me well & MR.B. always if I was on the floor requested me to serve their table. I truly THANK & May GOD BLESS the FAMILY for their LOSS. I LOVE & Appreciate the Bessinger Family . Mary R.
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Howard Knight posted a condolence
Monday, February 24, 2014
I used to work for Mr. B back in the days he called the 60's Revolution. I worked at the Sandwich Shop on Main Street and on Charleston Highway. I enjoyed my days with Piggie Park. I have spoken with Mr. B several times through the years. My nephew and I had an A/C company that did the A/C for the Irmo restaurant when it was built and even did some A/C work at the farm in Orangeburg County. I still go to the various locations from time to time when I want some great BBQ, Hash & rice. I'll miss him. He was a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Be Blessed. You had a wonderful Father and Grandfather. Howard
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ramonalong posted a condolence
Monday, February 24, 2014
I SORRY TO HEARD OF HE GOING TO BE WITH THE LORD GONE BUT NOT FORGOTT
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ramonalong lit a candle
Monday, February 24, 2014
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Ramonalong lit a candle in memory of Maurice Bessinger
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Glen La Force posted a condolence
Monday, February 24, 2014
I am very sorry to learn of the passing of Mr. Bessinger - He was a wonderful southern gentleman and a great man - A combat veteran of the Korean War he served our country with distinction in war and with the courage of his convictions in peacetime - A dedicated family man and self made business success story, he turned one small country restaurant into a national known chain of restaurants and food products through his unflagging hard work - I am proud to have worked with Mr. Bessinger in the past and I extend my sincerest sympathy and condolences to the family - Glen La Force - Hilton Head Island
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Anna Chaney posted a condolence
Monday, February 24, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. B. My heart goes out to everyone.
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Mike Harden posted a condolence
Monday, February 24, 2014
Maurice was a forthright supporter of our Southern heritage and the SCV. He spoke to our SCV camp during the height of his persecution by the politcally correct media.He took a stand for right, sacrificially and unselfishly. Heaven is now richer with his presence. Mike Harden
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Sharen Temple posted a condolence
Monday, February 24, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. I'll never forget the picture of him on the white horse.
Sharen Temple
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