Who We Are

We have years of experience caring for families from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.

When we sit down with a family, we have only one goal: to create a memorable, yet affordable service for their loved one. Together, we explore the variety of services and products we offer, as well as provide a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions. At Eggers, we strive to design a service that suits our families' needs both now and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.

• Our History                                                                                                              

  John and Betty Eggers are natives of Boone, North Carolina. Betty is the former Betty Ragan and a daughter of the late James A. and Rose Edna Lewis Ragan. John is the son of Rachel Webster Eggers and the late John Brandon Eggers. Both John and Betty attended WautaugaHigh School and graduated in 1979.

  While still in high school, John began working for Hampton Funeral Service in Boone, which was owned by Barney and Deloris Hampton. His first jobs were washing cars, cutting grass, and putting up tents. As time passed on, John began proving himself and was able to work his way to the more meaningful tasks. He then realized that funeral service was his calling and what he wanted to do in life. After talking with Mr. Hampton about how he felt about the business, Mr. Hampton began to groom him for funeral service.

  After graduation, he enrolled in Kentucky School of Mortuary Science in Louisville. After the completion of mortuary school, he then returned to work for Hampton Funeral Service. In 1986, an opportunity to buy a partnership in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Directors (a firm that had been in business since 1933) became a reality. Betty soon began working alongside of John in the funeral home too. They worked there until a new opportunity was given to them to move to Boiling Springs, South Carolina. 

  In the spring of 1990, John began working for the Forest Lawn Mortuary as a manager. He soon worked his way up to general manager over their three locations. Again, Betty was at his side working in the business office and helping where needed. In September 1995, they resigned from Forest Lawn group to open their own funeral home. On January 2, 1996, Eggers Funeral Home opened its first location at 2610 Boiling Springs Road.

  With this new funeral home, Betty and John, along with Nancy Sproles (a licensed funeral director), her husband, Ron, and Tim Plummer realized their dreams were turning into a reality. Nancy and Tim were with them from the very early planning stage. The Eggers have often said that they could never have started the business without the help of the friends that served alongside of them and volunteered their services. They truly helped to make their business a success.

  In 1998, more staff was added to the growing funeral home. Added were two brothers, Leonard and T.J. “Shorty” Jolley. Leonard had worked at Johnson’s Funeral Home in Chesnee, and both brothers had worked at Forest Lawn Mortuary. They have been an asset to the business as well as friends. Later, in the fall of 1998, Eggers began looking for a site to build a new funeral home that would accommodate the facility that was needed. The Krupa Design Group of Columbus, Ohio put together the building plan, and in the spring of 1999, work began on the current Boiling Springs facility at 195 Rainbow Lake Road. In July of 2000, Eggers was able to move into the new 14,000 sq. ft. facility. Also in 2000, Betty graduated from Spartanburg Methodist College. She then became a licensed funeral director in 2003.

  Eggers Funeral Home is a member of the SC Funeral Directors Association, the Piedmont Group, the National Funeral Directors Association, and the Cremation Association of North America. We have recieved the NFDA's Pursuit of Excellence Award since 2003, and were the first funeral home in Spartanburg to earn this award.

  “We will never forget the families and friends who have given us a chance to be where we are today. God has taken care of us, and we give thanks to Him.” - John and Betty Eggers

  You are assured personal, professional and caring service when you enter either of our facilities. John and Betty each have a life-time of experience, a wealth of knowledge, and the compassionate heart to help you make difficult decisions and create a memorable funeral or memorial service for your loved one.

• Our Mission

  We are called to the mission and ministry of offering direction toward peace and comfort to those who experience the loss of a loved one. Therefore, we strive to provide the best service and care to our customers at affordable prices. By doing so, we pray to be the hands and feet of God to our community and offer genuine love and compassion to those in need.

• Our Valued Staff

  The staff at Eggers Funeral Home is committed to continuing the tradition of respect, compassion, and professionalism that we have provided to the families we have served over the years. The friendship and loyalty of these families have been cherished and will never be forgotten. We strive to continually exceed your expectations in the quality of our services and the care of our staff.

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  John B. Eggers, Co-Owner, Licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer

  John is an active member in the Piedmont Group of the SC Funeral Directors Association, having served as Chairman and also served on the SC State Board of Funeral Service. He is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association. He is also very active in his community. He has served as a past president and is a member of the Boiling Springs Business Association, the Boiling Springs Masonic Lodge #413, the Boiling Springs Eastern Star and a past president and member of the Boiling Springs Lions Club and the Green Point Baptist Church.

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  Betty R. Eggers, Co-Owner, Licensed Funeral Director

  Betty has been in the funeral service full time since 1990 and is co-owner of Eggers Funeral Homes. She is a native of Watauga County, NC and is a licensed South Carolina funeral director. She is a graduate of Spartanburg Methodist College , with an Associate in Arts degree. She is a member of the Piedmont group of the SC Funeral Directors Association, the National Funeral Director's Association, The Boiling Springs Business Association, the Boiling Springs Order of the Eastern Star and the Green Point Baptist Church. She and John reside in Boiling Springs, SC.

• Nancy C. Sproles, Licensed Funeral Director

  Nancy joined the Eggers family on opening day, January 2, 1996 as a South Carolina licensed funeral director.  A native of Spartanburg, SC, she is a graduate of Spartanburg Junior College with an Associate degree in Secretarial Science.  She is a member of the Piedmont group of the SC Funeral Director Association and the National Funeral Director’s Association.  Nancy is an active member of the Boiling Springs Order of the Eastern Star, having served in various positions over the past 40 years.  She is also an active member of Inman Mills Baptist Church.  Nancy has two sons and two granddaughters.  She lives in the Boiling Springs community.

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  Jody K. Yarborough, Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

  Jody joined the Eggers family June 2005 as a South Carolina licensed funeral director and embalmer. A native of Woodruff, SC, he is a graduate of Woodruff High School’s class of 1994 and Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service class of 1997. He is a member of Bethel Masonic Lodge 112 in Woodruff and Hejaz Shrine. Jody enjoys golf and fishing. He is married to Erin Gaston Yarborough who teaches 4K at Oakland Elementary. They have two sons, Kyle and Jace.

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  Katie Tiller, Funeral Director and Embalmer

  Katie joined Eggers Funeral Home in April of 2008. She has two home towns in that she was born in Nashville, Tennessee and later moved to Shelby, North Carolina. Katie graduated from Chase High School, Forest City, North Carolina with scholastic honors. Her professional studies include an Associate of Arts degree from Cleveland Community College, Shelby, North Carolina where she was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. She recently graduated from the John A. Gupton College of Funeral Services in Nashville, Tennessee and was nominated for the Dodge Award. She is registered with the International Conference of Funeral Services. She is a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Katie enjoys decorating cakes, playing music, and entertaining the company of her nieces and nephew. Currently Katie resides in Chesnee, South Carolina

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  Mittie 'Beth' Freeman M.Div., Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer and Aftercare Coordinator

  Beth joined the Eggers family in January 2009.  She was reared in GreenvilleCounty and is a graduate of Wren High School.  She earned a B.A. in History and Religion from Furman University in 2000, a Master of Divinity from The Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, VA in 2004 and an Associate in Business with major in Funeral Service from Piedmont Technical College in 2006.  In 2005, Beth was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association and the SC Funeral Directors Association.  She is also an active member at Earle Street Baptist Church in Greenville where she and her husband Kevin reside with their cats Sophie and Ava.  Beth is a member of Soroptimist International (Greenville chapter), an alumni member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority, has traveled internationally, and is studying guitar.

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  Greg Greene, Embalmer and Funeral Director

  Greg started his career in funeral service at the age of 15 in Landrum, SC.  A native of Polk County, NC Greg graduated from Landrum High School in 1985 and then attended Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service where he graduated in 1992.  He joined the Eggers Funeral Home staff in September of 2010, but is no stranger to the Eggers family having worked with them previously at Forest Lawn Mortuary.  In his spare time he enjoys hunting, fishing, riding four wheelers, boating, and going to bluegrass festivals.

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  Tommy Harris, Licensed Funeral Director

  Tommy began his career in funeral service in 1996 with the Eggers family at the age of 16. After working several years in the Greenville and Spartanburg area, he re-joined the Eggers family in September, 2011. Tommy is a 1999 graduate of Chesnee High School and a 2003 graduate of Piedmont Technical College, also obtaining his Funeral Director Licenses that same year. He is a member of the South Carolina Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors Association. He is the percussion instructor for the Chesnee High School Marching Band and is a member of PiedmontBaptistChurch in Chesnee.

  He is the son of Thomas and Darlene Robinson Harris of Chesnee and a grandson of Ansel and Freda Robinson and Vivian Harris Wilson and the late Willie Harris, all of Chesnee.

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                                                               Paul Oglesby, Licensed Funeral Director / Pre-need Counselor

  Paul Oglesby was born in Fort Myers, Florida and lived the bigger part of his life in eastern North Carolina. He and his wife, Gina of 28 years reside in Seneca, SC and have 2 children. He has been active in the funeral business for 37 years and has come on in January 2012 with Eggers Funeral Home as their preneed counselor. Paul is very in active in mission work and the music ministry of Tri-County Worship Center in Seneca, SC. He and his wife enjoy vacationing and traveling.

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Janice Moffitt, Administrative Assistant

Jan Moffitt joined the Eggers family as a part-time employee in June of 2005 and became our full-time Financial Secretary, serving both locations, in December of 2005. A native of SpartanburgCounty, she graduated from Dorman High School and attended Spartanburg Technical College. She and her husband, Frank, live in Chesnee and have one daughter, Kayren Swofford, a son-in-law, Matthew, and four grandchildren. Jan is a member of New Hope United Methodist Church where she serves as organist. She also serves as treasurer for The Chesnee Area Merchants Association. Her interests include playing the piano, traveling and singing with her family in a Gospel Trio, The Master’s Singers.

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  Rev. Bob Buhl, Chaplain

  A native of Knoxville, Tennessee,  Robert E. Buhl, Sr. was born January 9, 1941.  He attended Rule High School and is married to Jean.  They have three sons.  On March 10, 1969, Bob and Jean moved to Spartanburg, SC. 

  Rev. Buhl is a graduate of Casey Creek Baptist Bible Institute.  He has served as Pastor of Pacolet Hill Baptist Church and Hicks Chapel Baptist Church.  Presently, he is the Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church.  Rev. Buhl joined the Eggers family in March of 2008 as a Funeral Associate.

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  Rev. Brian Swafford, Chaplain

  Dr. Swafford has been with Eggers Funeral Home since 2009.  He and his wife, Heidi, have three children.  He has been in the ministry for 25 years and has pastored in Greenville County.  In addition to serving as a Chaplain with Eggers, Dr. Swafford is also Assistant Pastor of the Brooklyn Baptist Church in Chesnee.   He is a native of Winder, Georgia and a graduate of Tabernacle Baptist College and Calvary Baptist Seminary.

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  Mr. Frank Moffitt, Funeral Assistant/Cremator

Frank joined the Eggers family in 2002.  He is a native of Chesnee and a graduate of Chesnee High School and Jeweler School in Selma, Alabama.  He is a member of New Hope UMC.  Frank was licensed as a Crematory Operator in 2006 and is a member of CANA.  Also, known as “Fuzzy” he is an active part of the community and is a member of Chesnee Lions’ Club.  He is a retired Jeweler having owned Karat Korner Jewelry Stores.  He and his wife Jan have one daughter and four grandchildren and a dog named Spencer.  In his free time he and his family minister to others though the gift of music. Their group, the Master’s Singers, have shared God’s love with others for over 39 years now.

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  Mr. Champ Champion, Funeral Apprentice

Champ joined the Eggers team in September 2003.  He is a native of Spartanburg County and is a graduate of Limestone College, where he earned a B.S. in Business Management.  He is an active member of Inman Mills Baptist Church.  Also, he is active in Masonry where he has held many offices such as Past Master of Inman Lodge #201.  He served as Grand Steward of South Carolina Grand Lodge of Masons in 1997 and 1998.   He was President of Spartanburg Shrine Club in 1990 and was Potentate of HEJAZ Shrine in 1997.  He is an active member of the Board of Governors of Shriners Hospital for Children in Greenville, S.C.  He serves as Chairman of Applications and on the Human  Resources Committees.  He has been on the Board for 7 ½ years. He was appointed by the Imperial Potentate to be Donor Relations Chairman for South Carolina to assist in property and financial donations to Shriners Hospital for Children.  He enjoys church and fraternal work.  He and his wife Cynthia spend time traveling and entertaining five children and nine grandchildren whom they love dearly.  Champ enjoys working with John and Betty and often comments that they are like family and a pleasure to work with.  

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  Mr. Gerald Hutchins, Funeral Apprentice

Gerald joined the Eggers in May 2010.  He grew up working on his family’s plant farm.  Gerald is a native of Boiling Springs and a graduate of Boiling Springs High School.  He earned a B.S. from USC in Business/Marketing.  He retired from BMW after 16 years of service.  He is a member of Cudd Memorial Baptist Church. He is married to Lori Bolton Hutchins who teaches 2^nd grade at Oakland Elementary in District 2.  They have two children Garrett and Natalie and they reside in Boiling Springs.  When away from Eggers, Gerald enjoys traveling, golf and fishing.

• Ms. Emily Wolfe, Funeral Apprentice

  Emily recently joined the Eggers team in March 2012. She is an Inman native and graduated from Chapman High School in 2010 and Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service in Atlanta in 2012 with an Associate's degree. She also earned a cosmetology license in 2010.

• Mr. Tony Cooper, Funeral Assistant

Tony has been a part of the Eggers team since 2001.  He was reared in Chesnee and is a graduate of Chesnee High School and Spartanburg Technical College.  He is a member of Chesnee Mission Church where he plays guitar and sings.  He knows a great deal about the area as he has been an active part of the community through his work and worship.  He enjoys singing, hunting and fishing.  He is one of the friendliest fellows one will ever meet and a great comfort to grieving families though his gentle and kindhearted thoughts and deeds of compassion.

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  Mr. Matt Scruggs, Funeral Assistant

Matthew R. Scruggs joined Eggers in 2007 as a part time associate. He has been employed with Duke Energy at the Cliffside Power Plant since 2004, as a Fossil Technician III and a certified welder.   He is a 1994 graduate of ChesneeHigh School and the Spartanburg Community College welding program. He is also a member of the Chesnee Community Fire Department since 1994 as volunteer / part time paid Fire Fighter and Medical First Responder. Matt has also attended the South Carolina Fire Academy and is certified as a NFPA 1001 Firefighter. This certification meets all requirements of the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress, as being certified as Fire Fighter II level. He is a member of Arrowood Baptist Church in Chesnee and is married to Dawn H. Scruggs. They have three children: Tyler, Caleb, and Abigail. He enjoys spending time with his family, firefighting, and working.

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  Mrs. Phoebe Davis, Funeral Assistant

Phoebe joined Eggers Funeral Home on November 1, 2007 with the intent of providing families with the ministry of music during the services.  She quickly became very involved in many more facets of the work.  She is a native of Spartanburg and attended Furman University and is a graduate of Palmer College.  She was an Administrative Assistant with Southern Electric and Spartanburg Area Mental Health.  She has served as Organist for Arcadia First Baptist Church for many years.  Her son is a 3 Star General who serves proudly in the US Air Force, and her daughter is a Special Education teacher.  Phoebe has two grandchildren and enjoys entertaining her family, refinishing furniture and reading.

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                                                               Mr. Franky Suttles, Funeral Assistant

Franky joined the Eggers in November 2002.  He is a native of Spartanburg County and a graduate of Boiling Springs High School.  He is employed at Milliken and he joined the Masonic brotherhood in 2007. He was inducted as a Shriner in 2009.  He and his wife Susan have two children and one granddaughter who is the apple of his eye.  When he has some free time, he enjoys riding his motorcycle for fun and to benefit charities that are dear to his heart.

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  Mr. Henry Blackwell, Funeral Assistant

Henry joined the Eggers Family in December 2007.  He is a native of Spartanburg County and is a lifelong resident of Boiling Springs.  He is retired from Kohler Company and enjoys gardening and attending auctions.  He and his wife Martha attend Green Point Baptist Church.  They have one daughter and two granddaughters who are Henry’s pride and joy.

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  Mr. Dennis Gosnell, Funeral Assistant

  Dennis joined the Eggers team in June 2010.  As a native of Spartanburg and a member of Green Point Baptist Church he knows a great deal about the Boiling Springs community and its citizens.  He is a graduate of Boiling Springs High Schoo land is a truck driver for AFL.  He and his wife LuAnn have one child and two granddaughters.  In his spare time, Dennis enjoys keeping the company of his church friends through fellowship activities and drives the bus for Green Point.  He likes to hunt, fish, and spend time in God’s creation.

•                                                              Mr. Taylor Brown, Marketing Director

  Taylor joined the Eggers staff in June 2011. He is a native of Inman and graduated from Boiling Springs High School in 2008. He recently graduated from the University of South Carolina Upstate in December 2011, where he  attained a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing. In his spare time, he enjoys playing music and golfing. He is a member of Mountain View Baptist Church, where he is involved in the music ministry and assists in leading the College and Career class.