William F. Scaffe

Mr. William Francis Scaffe of Charleston, SC, husband of Rheta Reeves Scaffe, died peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2014. They were married for 50 years. The relatives and friends of William F. Scaffe are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 4:00 PM, Thursday, May 15, 2014 from the chapel of the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Mr. Scaffe was born in Charleston on January 12, 1939, a son of the late William Leake Scaffe and Anne Fortune Scaffe. He was of the Roman Catholic faith and attended Bishop England High School. William was a self-employed Electrical/General Contractor. He was interested in many hobbies, especially fishing and exploring back roads. Surviving are a son, William "Gene" Scaffe(Cheryl), and 2 daughters, Anne ElizabethMatthews (Steve Schindler) and Bridget Ellen Scaffe, 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are 3 sisters, Barbara S. Scalese, Frances S. Gilg and Patricia S. Varn (James) and a brother, Thomas E. Scaffe(Theresa). William was predeceased by a sister, Yvonne S. Rodgers and a brother, Irving E. "Herb" Scaffe. Memorial donations may be made to Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Road, Charleston, SC 29406.