Wendell Frazier Sholar

Wendell Frazier Sholar (January 27, 1992 – June 6, 2025) is remembered by family and friends for his quiet dedication and the steady way he showed up for the people in his life. Born in Colorado Springs and raised across South Carolina and Maryland, Wendell grew into a thoughtful young man who carried with him the values of hard work and loyalty.

Educated in the public schools of Richland County and later at Forestville Military Academy in Forestville, Maryland, Wendell took part in football and ROTC during his school years. Those experiences shaped his sense of teamwork and discipline and led to lasting friendships that those who knew him still recall with fondness.

Wendell was raised in First Nazareth Baptist Church, where his family’s faith roots ran deep. He is remembered by relatives and friends for his commitment to family, his respectful nature, and the practical ways he supported those closest to him. Loved ones say he will be remembered for his work ethic, his steady presence, and the everyday kindnesses that marked his life.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home with services at First Nazareth Baptist Church. In honoring Wendell’s memory, family and friends have gathered to celebrate his life and the many quiet ways he made a difference to those around him. Though his time was far too short, Wendell’s memory lives on in the stories, faith, and love of those who knew him.