Eggers Funeral Home - Boiling Springs - Spartanburg - South Carolina - Service

The history of the Eggers Funeral Home lies deep within the enterprising character of its owner, John Eggers. His drive to succeed, to provide the best in customer care, and his commitment to excellence in funeral service began early.

He was only 16, a junior in high school, when he started doing outdoor maintenance and odd jobs for the Hampton Funeral Home in Boone , North Carolina . After proving his worth, the owners brought him indoors to assist with viewings, funerals and office activities.

Following his high school graduation, John entered the Mid America College of Funeral Service, in Louisville, Kentucky. With educational roots stretching back to 1895, this was the perfect place for John to develop, hone, and polish his emerging skills as a funeral director.

After graduation, he returned to work with his early mentors at the Hampton Funeral Home. He remained there several years, continuing to refine his abilities and increase his knowledge in the field. Such learning activities defined his career; his expertise and commitment continued to grow as he worked for Reins-Sturdivant and later the Forest Lawn Mortuary.

It was during his tenure at Reins-Sturdivant that John blossomed under the mentorship of Johnnie Austin and Robert Barnes, two men who were truly influential in his professional and personal development. John credits these men with much of his success today; after all, they willingly, if not joyfully, shared their experience and insight with him.

John's true entrepreneurial character was revealed when took a major leap of faith by resigning his position at Forest Lawn in 1995 to open his own firm. The Eggers Funeral Home in Boiling Springs opened its doors on the second day of the New Year in 1996.

It was during his earlier employment with Reins-Sturdivant that his wife, Betty, joined him in funeral service. She later attended Spartanburg Methodist College and earned her funeral directors license, thereby documenting her strong personal commitment to family-based funeral service. She and John have worked side-by-side, expanding their business in August of 2001 with a second facility in Chesnee. In March of 2006 they added a full-service Crematory at the Chesnee location.

You are assured personal, professional and caring service when you enter either facility. 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.

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

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 and the Boiling Springs Order of the Eastern Star. 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 Fairforest High School and Spartanburg Junior College, with an Associate degree in Secretarial Science. She is a member of the Piedmont group of the SC Funeral Directors 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 35 years. Nancy and her husband, Ron, are the parents of two sons and have two granddaughters. They have lived in the Boiling Springs community for over 30 years.

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. Jody enjoys racing in the INEX 600 RACING Legend Car Series, hunting and fishing. He is married to the former Erin Gaston who teaches 4K at Oakland Elementary. They have two sons, Kyle and Jace.

Lance Wimberly
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Lance joined Eggers Funeral Home in May of 2006. He is a native of Reevesville, SC, and now resides in Spartanburg for the last three years. He is a graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in Atlanta, Georgia, and is licensed in both North Carolina and South Carolina. Lance is a member of Northbrook Baptist Church where he serves as Deacon and is on the Trustee Board. He is also a member of the Boiling Springs Fire Department. He is married to the former Crystal Stewart. They have two children, Austin Lance and Avery Stephen.

Janice Moffitt
Financial Secretary
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 Spartanburg County, 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.

Tom Kania
Family Assistance Coordinator
Tom was born and raised in Harford, CT, and moved to the Carolinas in 1993. He has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer for over 35 years; however, since 1994 he has specialized in assisting families with advance funeral planning. Tom is a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church in Spartanburg and a member of the Knights of Columbus having held several posts including Grand Knight of the Third Degree and Faithful Navigator of the Fourth Degree. He has been active in bowling circles for many years, including past director of the Central Connecticut Bowling Association, district committeeman on Knights of Columbus National Bowling Association, among others. Tom currently resides in Boiling Springs.

Rev. Harold R. King
Chaplain
Rev. Harold R. King has been with Eggers Funeral Home since 2002. He and his wife, Hazel, have three sons. Rev. King ministers not only to the families we serve, but also to all of us. Harold entered the ministry in 1966 and has found it a joy to serve five great churches as Pastor – Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Meat Camp Baptist Church in Watauga County, NC, where John and Betty Eggers were raised, West Elkin Baptist Church, Elkin, NC, Reepsville Baptist Church, Lincolnton, NC, and Southside Baptist Church in Chesnee, SC. Rev. King retired from Southside Baptist Church in 2002.