Frank E. "Buddy" Rourke Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on September 16, 2025 in Dillon, South Carolina

Frank E. "Buddy" Rourke Jr.

January 8, 1941 - September 16, 2025 (84 years old)

Dillon, South Carolina

Frank E. "Buddy" Rourke Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on September 16, 2025 in Dillon, South Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kannaday's Funeral Home

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Frank E. "Buddy" Rourke Jr.

January 8, 1941 - September 16, 2025 (84 years old)

Dillon, South Carolina

Frank E. Rourke Jr. Obituary

In loving memory of Frank E. Rourke Jr. of Dillon, South Carolina, who departed this world on September 16, 2025 at the age of 84. Frank leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Ellison Rourke, Sr. and Barbara Harley Rourke. He is survived by: his wife Joyce; his children, Frank E. "Bucky" Rourke, III (Annette) of Dillon and Christie Rourke Holderness; his sister Roberta Ann Rourke Classen (Randy); and his grandchildren, Frank "Ellison" Rourke, IV John (Kiley), Priscilla Rourke, Charleston, Megan Holderness of Columbia, SC and Stephen Holderness of Charlotte, NC..

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America in honor of Joyce Pate Rourke https://alzfdn.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kannaday's Funeral Home



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Sep 18

Visitation

Kannaday Funeral Home
1252 SC-57, Dillon, SC 29536

Fri

Sep 19

Funeral Mass

St. Louis Catholic Church
610a U.S. Hwy 301 N, Dillon, SC 29536

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