Steven J. Nadeau, CFSP
President/CEO/Funeral Director, SCFDR#3828 and California FDR#0172
Steve was born in Wiesbaden, Germany, to Command Sgt/Major and Mrs. Guy & Augusta "Gussie" Nadeau. Thereafter, he was raised at Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, California. He did his formal years of education and graduated with a double major in Humanities and History from California State University, Sacramento, California. He then furthered his course of studies at the Franciscan School of Theology in Berkeley, California, where he successfully completed and achieved his Master's in Divinity and Theology as well as his PhD. He began his formal career in funeral service in 1981. In 1997, he opened his first independently owned funeral home, Nadeau Family Funeral Home in Vacaville, California. He then sold intending on retiring to the upstate of South Carolina. However, Steve was not ready to retire. In 2014, the decision was made with his two business partners to purchase and open a mortuary in Northern Spartanburg County in the community of Chesnee. Between his years of experience and Tommy Harris', they collectively bring close to 60 years serving families with dignity and respect.
In his off time, Steve enjoys playing piano for the Chapman Cultural Center, many of the assisted, skilled and independent care centers as well as a church organist for St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and Liberty United Methodist Church in Spartanburg. He recently became pianist of Worship Care, a specialized ministry for those suffering with Alzheimer's and their care givers. As of late, one might find him on the piano at Dray Bar and Grill in Spartanburg on designated evenings during the dinner hour. He has an interest in Classic Cadillac Collecting and to currently has three 1970 Cadillac's. He is a member of the South Carolina Funeral Director's Association, Northern Solano Lodge, #2534, Order of Son's of Italy in American and Italian Social Organization of Spartanburg.
Steven J. Nadeau, CFSP
President/CEO/Funeral Director, SCFDR#3828 and California FDR#0172
Steve was born in Wiesbaden, Germany, to Command Sgt/Major and Mrs. Guy & Augusta "Gussie" Nadeau. Thereafter, he was raised at Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, California. He did his formal years of education and graduated with a double major in Humanities and History from California State University, Sacramento, California. He then furthered his course of studies at the Franciscan School of Theology in Berkeley, California, where he successfully completed and achieved his Master's in Divinity and Theology as well as his PhD. He began his formal career in funeral service in 1981. In 1997, he opened his first independently owned funeral home, Nadeau Family Funeral Home in Vacaville, California. He then sold intending on retiring to the upstate of South Carolina. However, Steve was not ready to retire. In 2014, the decision was made with his two business partners to purchase and open a mortuary in Northern Spartanburg County in the community of Chesnee. Between his years of experience and Tommy Harris', they collectively bring close to 60 years serving families with dignity and respect.
In his off time, Steve enjoys playing piano for the Chapman Cultural Center, many of the assisted, skilled and independent care centers as well as a church organist for St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and Liberty United Methodist Church in Spartanburg. He recently became pianist of Worship Care, a specialized ministry for those suffering with Alzheimer's and their care givers. As of late, one might find him on the piano at Dray Bar and Grill in Spartanburg on designated evenings during the dinner hour. He has an interest in Classic Cadillac Collecting and to currently has three 1970 Cadillac's. He is a member of the South Carolina Funeral Director's Association, Northern Solano Lodge, #2534, Order of Son's of Italy in American and Italian Social Organization of Spartanburg.
Tommy W. Harris, CFSP, CCO
Vice President/Co-Owner/Manager/Funeral Director, SCFDR #2803, NCFDR #4040
Tommy is a native of Chesnee, SC and began his career at the young age of 16. He is a 1999 graduate of Chesnee High School and a 2003 graduate of Piedmont Technical College where he received his Funeral Directors Licenses that same year. He is licensed in both North and South Carolina and is also a Certified Crematory Operator . He was formerly a lead Funeral Director with Eggers Funeral Home and Crematory of Chesnee. He is a member of the The South Carolina and National Funeral Directors Associations, The Association of Professional Funeral Service Practice and the Cremation Association of North America, he attends The Bridge Church of the Carolinas in Chesnee. He is the son of Thomas "Dooley" and Darlene Robinson Harris and the grandson of Ansel and Freda Robinson and Vivian Harris Wilson. He has one sister Megan Harris Hines and husband Mark and his niece Mallory Mae Hines all of Chesnee. Tommy is proud to have to opportunity to serve his hometown and surrounding areas in providing another option in funeral service providing the finest at an affordable rate.
Tommy W. Harris, CFSP, CCO
Vice President/Co-Owner/Manager/Funeral Director, SCFDR #2803, NCFDR #4040
Tommy is a native of Chesnee, SC and began his career at the young age of 16. He is a 1999 graduate of Chesnee High School and a 2003 graduate of Piedmont Technical College where he received his Funeral Directors Licenses that same year. He is licensed in both North and South Carolina and is also a Certified Crematory Operator . He was formerly a lead Funeral Director with Eggers Funeral Home and Crematory of Chesnee. He is a member of the The South Carolina and National Funeral Directors Associations, The Association of Professional Funeral Service Practice and the Cremation Association of North America, he attends The Bridge Church of the Carolinas in Chesnee. He is the son of Thomas "Dooley" and Darlene Robinson Harris and the grandson of Ansel and Freda Robinson and Vivian Harris Wilson. He has one sister Megan Harris Hines and husband Mark and his niece Mallory Mae Hines all of Chesnee. Tommy is proud to have to opportunity to serve his hometown and surrounding areas in providing another option in funeral service providing the finest at an affordable rate.
Jimmy Richardson
Advanced Planning Funeral Director - SCFDR #2008
Jimmy Richardson has been a licensed funeral director since 1989. A native of Charleston, he began his career in funeral service at McAlister Funeral Home while a student at the College of Charleston. Jimmy continued his education at the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science where he earned his bachelor’s degree. In 1999, he began to specialize in advanced funeral planning and continues in that capacity today. He and his wife, Rebecca, have been married since 1991 and have two adult children, Ross and Kara, and three grandchildren, Raelynn, Keaton and Karmyn. They also have four dogs: Tank, Molly, Maisey and Darla. Over the years, Jimmy has served in his church as a deacon, in his community in the Lions International, and in the Gideons International. Music, reading and running are among his hobbies, but his occupational passion is to help people be prepared. “I want to keep an emotional loss from also becoming a financial loss. That’s a burden bereaved families don’t need, and that’s why I’m such an advocate for advanced funeral planning.”
Jimmy Richardson
Advanced Planning Funeral Director - SCFDR #2008
Jimmy Richardson has been a licensed funeral director since 1989. A native of Charleston, he began his career in funeral service at McAlister Funeral Home while a student at the College of Charleston. Jimmy continued his education at the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science where he earned his bachelor’s degree. In 1999, he began to specialize in advanced funeral planning and continues in that capacity today. He and his wife, Rebecca, have been married since 1991 and have two adult children, Ross and Kara, and three grandchildren, Raelynn, Keaton and Karmyn. They also have four dogs: Tank, Molly, Maisey and Darla. Over the years, Jimmy has served in his church as a deacon, in his community in the Lions International, and in the Gideons International. Music, reading and running are among his hobbies, but his occupational passion is to help people be prepared. “I want to keep an emotional loss from also becoming a financial loss. That’s a burden bereaved families don’t need, and that’s why I’m such an advocate for advanced funeral planning.”
Michael W. Graham
CFO (Unlicensed)
Michael W. Graham
CFO (Unlicensed)
Emily Jolly
Apprentice Funeral Director & Embalmer #482
Emily Jolly
Apprentice Funeral Director & Embalmer #482
Gerald Jones
Funeral Associate (Unlicensed)
Gerald Jones
Funeral Associate (Unlicensed)
Diane Blackwell
Visitation Staff (Unlicensed)
Diane Blackwell
Visitation Staff (Unlicensed)
Ben Bernstein
Funeral Associate (Unlicensed)
Ben Bernstein
Funeral Associate (Unlicensed)
Max Hyde (Retired)
Funeral Associate (Unlicensed)
Max Hyde joined the Harris-Nadeau family on May 25, 2017. Max is a former funeral associate with Eggers Funeral Homes and also with the former Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Home in Gaffney. Max is a graduate of Western Carolina University, Emory Business School, Columbia University and Crosby Quality College. He is retired from Milliken and Company in Spartanburg. He is a member of The Episcopal Church of The Incarnation in Gaffney. His community involvement includes, Meals on Wheels, Bread from Heaven, Harbor of Hope and Election Manager. His hobbies include playing golf and gardening.
Max Hyde (Retired)
Funeral Associate (Unlicensed)
Max Hyde joined the Harris-Nadeau family on May 25, 2017. Max is a former funeral associate with Eggers Funeral Homes and also with the former Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Home in Gaffney. Max is a graduate of Western Carolina University, Emory Business School, Columbia University and Crosby Quality College. He is retired from Milliken and Company in Spartanburg. He is a member of The Episcopal Church of The Incarnation in Gaffney. His community involvement includes, Meals on Wheels, Bread from Heaven, Harbor of Hope and Election Manager. His hobbies include playing golf and gardening.
In Memory - Rev. Doug Thrift
Funeral Associate/Chapalin
Doug was born in Mayo, South Carolina, and is a 1964 graduate of Chesnee High School. After high school he attended Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute and graduated in 1971. He pastored churches in North and South Carolina. Doug is no stranger to the funeral ministry. He has previously worked for the former Johnson Mortuary in Chesnee, Gordon Mortuary in Blacksburg, Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Home in Gaffney and most recently for Eggers Funeral Home of Chesnee. He is married to the former Deborah Robinson and together they have one daughter, Angela. Doug is happy to be a part of the Harris-Nadeau team and looks forward to helping the families who call upon us for their funeral service needs. Doug went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 19, 2018. He will be dearly missed by our entire staff and the community.
In Memory - Rev. Doug Thrift
Funeral Associate/Chapalin
Doug was born in Mayo, South Carolina, and is a 1964 graduate of Chesnee High School. After high school he attended Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute and graduated in 1971. He pastored churches in North and South Carolina. Doug is no stranger to the funeral ministry. He has previously worked for the former Johnson Mortuary in Chesnee, Gordon Mortuary in Blacksburg, Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Home in Gaffney and most recently for Eggers Funeral Home of Chesnee. He is married to the former Deborah Robinson and together they have one daughter, Angela. Doug is happy to be a part of the Harris-Nadeau team and looks forward to helping the families who call upon us for their funeral service needs. Doug went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 19, 2018. He will be dearly missed by our entire staff and the community.
In Memory- Jewell Garland
Visitation Staff/Musician
Jewell was born, raised, and currently lives in Chesnee. She is a fifth grade ELA/Social Studies teacher at Mayo Elementary School. Currently,she serves at Chesnee First Baptist Church as organist and pianist for over 30 years. She is also children’s choir director. Jewell graduated from Chesnee High School and Spartanburg Methodist, earning a BA degree from Limestone College and a Master’s in Administration from Converse College.
Jewell went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January10, 2019. She will be dearly missed by our entire staff and the community.
In Memory- Jewell Garland
Visitation Staff/Musician
Jewell was born, raised, and currently lives in Chesnee. She is a fifth grade ELA/Social Studies teacher at Mayo Elementary School. Currently,she serves at Chesnee First Baptist Church as organist and pianist for over 30 years. She is also children’s choir director. Jewell graduated from Chesnee High School and Spartanburg Methodist, earning a BA degree from Limestone College and a Master’s in Administration from Converse College.
Jewell went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January10, 2019. She will be dearly missed by our entire staff and the community.
