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FLORENCE – Walter James “Bo” Treadway, 67, died Sunday, December 28, 2025, after an extended illness.
He was born in Horry County, SC, a son of the late Pete and Pearline Cooper Treadway. He was a retired truck driver, and was also the Pastor at New Hope Baptist Church in Florence.
He is survived by his wife, Dee Rhodes Treadway, of the home; a son, B. J. Treadway, of Florence; a brother, Ronnie Treadway of Florence County, SC; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Bo was predeceased by a sister, Linda Carol Yarborough; and a daughter, Wendy Treadway Catoe.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at New Hope Baptist Church, 2012 New Hope Drive, Florence, SC. All are invited to dress casually, as Bo would prefer.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org or New Hope Baptist Church, P.O. Box 4860, Florence, SC 29502.
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