East Cooper ABATE

10/04/2026

09/10/2026

East Cooper ABATE will not meet this Sunday as we will be participating in the State ABATE Party at Hickory K**b State Park. There is still time to make arrangements to attend this event if you haven't already done so. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

08/26/2026

John Irwin Finlay

Mr. John Irvin Finlay, known by all as “Speed”, age 81, of Cottageville, entered into rest Sunday morning, August 23, 2026, at his residence.

Born September 10, 1944 in Lewiston, Idaho, he was a son of the late John Arnold Finlay and the late Ruth Spencer Finlay. Speed was well-known for his love of motorcycles and his ability to work on them was unmatched.

He is survived by a daughter, Wendy Finlay Palmer; two grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and six great great grandchildren; a brother, James A. Finlay. He is also survived by countless friends in and outside of the motorcycle community. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bob J. Finlay, Herbert Harry Finlay, Ron Frank Finlay, and Donald Edward Finlay.

A celebration of his life will be held at 12 noon, Sunday afternoon, September 6, 2026, at 2811 Peniel Road, Walterboro. If you have a motorcycle, you are encouraged to ride it to the event.

Arrangements by: THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, WALTERBORO CHAPEL, 1193 Bells Highway, Walterboro, 843.538.5408. Visit the registry online at:

Brice Herndon Funeral Chapel and Crematory provides complete funeral services in Walterboro, SC. Call us today for pre-planning or custom planning options.

07/12/2026

East Cooper ABATE meeting tomorrow at the VFW in Mt. Pleasant 1:30ish.

06/14/2026

East Cooper ABATE meeting tomorrow at the VFW in Mt. Pleasant.

06/14/2026

Congratulations, Wiggy!

05/07/2026

There will be no East Cooper ABATE meeting this month. Happy Mother's Day!