LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Eric Mason Rhyner, age 89, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023. He was born March 19, 1934, in Lancaster, a son of the late Charles Sturgis Rhyner and the late Daisy Wright Rhyner and was the loving husband of Margie Oliver Rhyner. Mr. Rhyner was a brick mason for 46 years. He loved working, watching TV, gardening, and fishing. Mr. Rhyner was a long-time member of Hyde Park Baptist Church where he enjoyed serving and being with his church family. He was a family man and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Mr. Rhyner is survived by his wife of 71 years, Margie Rhyner; his two sons, Mike Rhyner (Kimberly) of Lancaster, and Joel Rhyner (Davlyn) of Myrtle Beach, SC; three grandchildren, Cayce Rhyner (Suzanna), Seth Rhyner (Shemmy), and Lee Rhyner (Lisa); three great-grandchildren, Christian Rhyner, Allison Rhyner, and Ethan Rhyner; three bonus great-grandchildren, Lilly, Adrien, and Kayla; his brother, Joseph "Joe" Rhyner of Reidville, SC; and a large extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Daisy Rhyner; six brothers, Charles Rhyner, Sam Rhyner, David Rhyner, Richard Rhyner, Sr., Lathan Rhyner, and George "Marion" Rhyner; five sisters, Margaret McCorkle, Edith Cherry, Ruth Gaston, Carolyn Rhyner, and Doris Plyler.

The Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Rhyner will be 3:00 pm Friday, July 28, 2023, at Hyde Park Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Charlie Simpson. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, one hour prior to the service in the church sanctuary.

In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Connie Maxwell Children's Ministries, P.O. Box 1178, Greenwood, SC 29648-1178 or to a charity of your choice.