Obituary of Harry E. Jolly

Harry E. Jolly 77, of Sumter, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital.   

Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late William Gordon Jolly and Edith Herring Jolly.

He was a loving husband, father and brother.  Mr. Jolly retired from the Shaw Air Force Base Commissary.  He was a U. S. Army veteran of Vietnam, who proudly served his country, an avid fisherman and was always willing to lend a hand to those in need.   He led by example, showing the importance of never giving up or giving in.  He faced life’s challenges with grace, dignity, humor and determination.    He is so loved and cherished by us all.   We look forward to seeing him again in Heaven one day.  

Surviving is his wife, Edith Harrington Jolly of Sumter; a daughter, Lori Ann Ash; stepchildren, Mary Weaver (Eric, Christopher, Sarah) & Harvey Ackerman (Mary, Gabrielle, Elizabeth, Alex & Leighanna); siblings Clara Touchberry, Eunice Baker, and Bill Jolly; and a sister-in-law, Camille Jolly.

In addition to his parents, he was pre-deceased by a brother Wayne Jolly.

Graveside services will be held at 11 A.M. Friday, January 16, 2026, in the Sumter Cemetery with Rev. Mendle Baker officiating and with military honors. 

On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com

Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.