Richard Oliver Wetmore, Jr.

Bishopville, SC 

     Mr. Richard Oliver “Dick” Wetmore, Jr., 82, of the Lucknow community, passed away on Saturday, January 25th, 2025, while at home.

     Mr. Wetmore was born in Norfolk, VA, a son of the late Richard Oliver, Sr. & Emma Virginia Carnes Wetmore. Dick enjoyed spending time on the golf course and shooting pool. He loved attending church and never missed a service unless his health didn’t allow him to. He also enjoyed watching tv, especially Jeopardy. 

     Surviving is his wife, Maria Wetmore; children: Rebecca (Ralph) Wetmore, Regina Wetmore, Richard (Michelle) Wetmore, III, Joseph Aaron Wetmore, Michelle Leigh Wetmore (Asim) Penny; 14 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Don Wetmore.

     He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John Edwin Wetmore. 

     A family-led memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 on Saturday morning, February 1st, 2025, from Lucknow Baptist Church with Reverend Jerry Brown and Reverend Keith Allison officiating.  The family will speak with friends following the service at the church.  

     Norton Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to be serving the Wetmore family.