Alvin Oliver Nabors

February 9, 1927 - October 8, 2017

Spartanburg: Alvin Oliver (Papa) Nabors, 90, died on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice House. A native of Spartanburg, Mr. Nabors was the son of Chloe Nabors Scruggs. For 30+ years Mr. Nabors worked at Spartan Mills in the Card Room. Though no children of his own, he was loved by many nieces and nephews and affectionately known as “Papa”. He was strong in his beliefs, and did not hesitate telling anyone about his Savior and forgiveness of sin. Children have always had a special place in his heart. Leaving behind with many cherished memories are his sister, Mary Hyatt and her husband, Charles as well as many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by three sisters: Ellen Melton, Sandra Powell and Connie Miller. Visitation will be Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 2:00pm until 3:00pm at Living Waters Funeral Home and Crematory, 529 Spartanburg Hwy. S., Lyman, SC. A Celebration of Life will follow at 3:00pm at the funeral home. Interment will be at Fort Price Memorial Gardens following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be given to one of Big Alvin’s favorite charities: St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.