Mark Anthony Lyvers, age
71, died August 26, 2018.
Mark, who gained fame as
longtime WUSC radio host “Uncle Gram,” was born in 1947 to the late John Samuel
Lyvers and Betty Mae Hallock Lyvers of Annapolis, Maryland.
He was predeceased by his
parents and his brother, Matthew Wayne Lyvers.
He is survived by his
loving and devoted wife of 37 years, Henrietta Gill Lyvers; two daughters,
Natalie Lyvers Derrick (Matt), Timmie Lyvers Hayes (Mike); son, Alexander Gill
Lyvers (Andrianna); sisters, Nona McNatt, Denise Messineo (Tony), Pam Stern
(Jeff), brother, Lane Lyvers (Dannye), sister-in-law Anna Soper Lyvers; 11 grandchildren,
one great-grandson and many nieces and nephews.
Mark was graduated from
Annapolis High School, then joined the Air Force where he served overseas as a
Morse Code operator from 1966-72, then was honorably discharged. He returned to
Columbia where he worked for Eastern Airlines followed by Pioneer Machinery.
As “Uncle Gram,” Mark was
internationally renowned as the host of WUSC’s “Red Bank Bar and Grill” radio
show every Saturday for two decades. His knowledge and warmth was integral in
growing the Americana genre. He interviewed national and local singer-songwriters
and was regularly chosen as Free-Times “Editors’ Pick” for Best DJ.
Mark enjoyed sports and
coached his children's sports teams. He was a member of Wittenberg Lutheran
Church, was beloved by family and friends far and wide, loved life and lived
his to the fullest.
Memorials may be made to
the Wittenberg Food Pantry, or to WUSC-FM, or a charity of your choice.
A service celebrating
Mark’s life will be held Thursday, August 30 at 6 p.m. at Wittenberg Lutheran
Church, 233 North Lee Street, Leesville, SC 29070.
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