Hubert L. Shuler Jr., 99, bomber pilot in World War II
March 29, 2022
Hubert Lamar Shuler Jr. died March 29 at Veteran Village in Florence. He was 99.
Mr. Shuler was the son of Hubert Lamar Shuler Sr. and Eloise Hipp Shuler of Orangeburg. As a young man, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout prior to graduating from Orangeburg High School. He attended Clemson College before enlisting in the Army Air Corps. He was stationed in the Pacific during World War II as a B-29 bomber pilot.
After the war, he returned to Orangeburg and managed the family’s feed and seed store, Shuler & Smoak, before pursuing a career in real estate.
Mr. Shuler married the late Sara Ione Tillotson of Hartsville in 1953. They spent 56 wonderful years together, raising their family, vacationing at the beach and traveling the world.
Mr. Shuler was a charter member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church and a member of the Rotary Club of Orangeburg. A lover of wildlife and the outdoors, he enjoyed spending his time deep sea fishing, sailing, golfing, bird watching, and gardening.
Pa to his grandchildren, Mr. Shuler spent his golden years at his beach house at DeBordieu. He cherished the memories made with family and friends, especially around the dinner table in the house he was instrumental in building and that he lovingly maintained over the years.
He is survived by his two sons, Hubert L. “Bert” Shuler III (Julianne) of Orangeburg and Edwin Tillotson “Eddie” Shuler of Charlotte; six grandchildren, Hubert L. Shuler IV (Elizabeth), Elizabeth Shuler Wood (Aaron), Andrew Dean Shuler (Natalie), William Douglas Clary, Hampton Shuler Clary and Caroline Clary Menges (Caleb); and two great-grandchildren.
His daughter, Lynn Shuler Clary, died before him.
His family thanked the staff of Prince George Healthcare Center in Georgetown and Veteran Village for their kindness and care.
A graveside service was held April 1 at Sunnyside Cemetery in Orangeburg.
Memorials may be made to St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 1980 Columbia Rd., Orangeburg, S.C. 29115 or Veteran Village State Veterans Home, 1200 E. National Cemetery Rd., Florence, SC 29506.
Condolences may be sent at dukesharleyfuneralhome.com.
