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Theodore “Teddy” Walker, Jr. was born on August 5, 1999, to Theodore Walker, Sr. and the late Phyllis Lynette Hill. Teddy departed this earthly life on July 20, 2026, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of his family and friends. Teddy was educated in the public schools of Union County and was a graduate of Union High School. Continuing his education, he attended the University of South Carolina Union, where he earned an associate degree.

Teddy was connected with Thomas Chapel AME Church, where he was taught the values of faith, family, and community. Teddy possessed a genuine love for the outdoors. He had a strong passion for gardening and dreamed of one day establishing a farmers’ market that would serve and benefit his community. His vision reflected his desire not only to cultivate the earth but also to give something meaningful back to others.

He also enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a talented baseball athlete. Whether working with his hands, enjoying the outdoors, or participating in sports, Teddy embraced the things that brought him happiness. Among the greatest joys of Teddy’s life was his beloved daughter, Gabrielle, affectionately known as “Gabi.” He treasured the time they spent together, and the bond they shared held a special place in his heart.

Teddy was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Lynette Hill, and his grandmother, Doris Walker.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Gabriella Lanette “Gabi;” his father, Theodore Walker, Sr.; his grandfather, Alfred Walker; his siblings, Terran Walker (Gricel) and Rodney Gilmore, brothers, and Kristin “Tangy” Moorman Booker (Darrion) and Thea Walker, sisters; along with his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Though Teddy’s earthly journey ended far too soon, the memories he created, the dreams he carried, and the love he shared, especially the love he had for his daughter—will continue to live in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Community Mortuary Inc. 361 Meansville Road, Union, SC.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Theodore Walker, Jr., please visit our floral store.

It grew by five between 2024 and 2025. Changes in population can reflect birth and death rates, immigration patterns, regional shifts, and even the overall health of the economy. The 0.02% annual increase was primarily driven by people moving from other states.

In the decade between 2015 and 2025, Union County, SC’s population shrank by 3.4%.

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Source: US Census Bureau

Since 2000, Union County, SC’s population increased 3 out of 25 years. The largest increase occurred between 2009 and 2010, when Union County, SC gained 1,500 residents. Its largest decline occurred between 2011 and 2012 when there were 461 fewer residents.

Annual population change, 2001–2025

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UNION COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Union County has a vast catalog of war history you may not pick up on while walking around its quiet and historic small-town streets. Yet, the area holds stories of Revolutionary War battles and tales of people who proudly represented their hometown during the drafts for World War I.

To learn about the Revolutionary War battles fought in the area, 7NEWS reached out to the Union County Historical Society.

The historical society oversees the Union County Museum, where tons of war memorabilia and artifacts, original battle flags, documents, and more, all related to Union County, are housed.

Howard Lawson, Executive Director of the Union County Museum, said, while pointing to a local Revolutionary War battle map, “If you step across county lines, within a mile or two, you have 7 or 8 battles that actually took place here in Union County. Most of them were fought by small numbers of troops,15 to 30.”

He said the various troops were made up of residents from the original Ninety-Six District. The judicial district included what is now Laurens, Greenwood, Spartanburg, Union, Newberry, Edgefield and Abbeville counties.

One of those troops, the Second Spartan Regiment, was led by Colonel Thomas Brandon.

Jerry Williams, president of the Union County Historical Society, said Col. Brandon was a crucial asset to both the small, local skirmishes and larger battles.

“Thomas Brandon was a local patriot who fought at the Battle of Blackstock,” he explained. “Blackstock was a significant battle in the Revolutionary War because there was a gentleman named Banastre Tarleton who was a very vicious British commander. It is believed that this was the first time he was defeated by the militia.”

Col. Brandon was also known for fighting in the Battle at King’s Mountain and the Battle of Cowpens.

After the Revolutionary War ended, Brandon returned to Union County, according to Williams.

“He donated a lot of the land in our area for the public buildings. And just a few years ago, I found out he was the first owner of the land where downtown Greenville is now located,” he said.

History of Union

Residents from Union County also made history during the Civil War.

“There were quite a lot of men from Union County who served in the Civil War. One of our biggest losses of people was at the battle called The Crater,” Lawson explained. “The local regiment was pretty much devastated. I think it lost 80% of its men at the explosion.”

He said there was also a small group of Union County residents to serve in the War of 1812.

After that war, the next group of Union residents to leave for military service was during World War I.

Despite a statewide draft, Williams said Union County was the only county to not need one.

“Everyone volunteered that was eligible to volunteer to join the military, and we didn’t have a draft. It may have been because of poverty, [but] I don’t know really what caused that,” he explained. “We like to think it was because they were loyal.”

As part of overseeing the county museum, the historical society also preserves the lineage of Union’s early families.

“Hawkins, Wilson, Sorrells, Moorman, and Combs were a lot of the common names of the early settlers in Union,” Williams listed.

To continue sourcing and showcasing local genealogy information and local historical artifacts, the Union County Historical Society said they need to move to a new facility.

A move to their approved new space, the former Union Oil Mill site at 421 N Pickney St, would help staff maintain the museum’s growth and ability to offer more community experiences.

But it comes with a cost. $750,000 to be exact.

“The goal of our capital campaign is to raise $750,000 to go along with the funds that we currently have to fund the relocation of the museum,” Charlie Wilson said.

Wilson, a member of the historical society’s Board of Directors, said they need the community’s help in their initiative.

“The name of our capital campaign is Preserving Union County’s History for the next 100 Years. We have visitors come here from all over the United States because they had ancestors that were here. We have many Revolutionary War, Civil War, and Indian artifacts in this building,” he listed. “We just feel it’s very important that we preserve this history for future generations.”

The historical society said they have experienced challenges in their current space and hope to offer a larger, modernized space Union County residents can be proud of.

If you’d like to help the Union County Historical Society preserve the Union County Museum, use this form.

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