CHEVIS MERRIDTH WALD

Walhalla SC– Chevis Merridth Wald, 73, husband of Resa Rogers Wald, of Walhalla, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at his home.

 

A native of Oconee County, SC, Mr. Wald was the son of the late Leonard and Evelyn Haynes Wald. He was a member of College Street Baptist Church and as a young man, Chevis was proud to be employed by Keowee Courier. Afterward, he joined the Walhalla Fire Department and followed this by working with the South Carolina State Parks. He and his son, Harper, were entrepreneurs of Main Street Salvage and Antiques. Chevis was widely known as a great chef. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

 

In addition to his wife, Mr. Wald is survived by his sons: Harper Wald (Shelley) and Mikey Cobb; daughters: Cecile Forrest and Amanda Adams (Brooks); brothers: Perry Wald (Lisa) and Tim Wald (Jean); sisters: Elaine Stephens and Karen Wald; grandchildren: Beau Wald, Tate Wald, Leela Forrest (her father George), Rosa Forrest (her father George), Avril Adams, and Calder Adams; his Brazilian daughter: Cacia Soares-Welch (Frank); and her daughter: Gisella Welch; plus many special nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

 

No formal services will be held at this time.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Prisma Health Hospice of the Foothills, Cottingham Hospice House, Attn: Foundation Office, 298 Memorial Dr. Seneca, SC 29672.

 

The family is at their respective homes. Davenport Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.