Wesley Camp

Wesley Camp was born on July 4, 1993 in Lexington County to Nicole Popovich and Doug Camp. Wesley passed away tragically on December 20, 2019 at the age of 26. Wesley is survived by his wife, Ashlan Diaz Camp and parents, Nicole and Johnny Popovich and Doug Camp. Wesley leaves behind his sisters and brothers: Breanna Blevins (Kenneth), Makayla Garcia (Daniel), and Clara Dalrymple, Tyree Gainey, Colbly Camp, Colt Camp and Sullivan Camp; grandparents, Bill and Kathy Camp and father and mother-in-law, Robert and Angie Diaz. Wesley was blessed to have many aunts, uncles and cousins. Wesley most adored his nieces, Emma, Zoey, and Vanessa, as well as his nephew, Preston. Wesley is predeceased by his grandfather, Frank Merritt and his best friend, Cody Kyzer.

Wesley graduated from Pelion High School in 2011. He played baseball all four years at Pelion High School, where he was named All-State, All-Region and 2A Player of the Year. He also played football and basketball while at Pelion High School.

Wesley signed to play baseball at Newberry College, where he played all four years. Wesley played for Newberry as a pitcher, designated hitter, and all three outfield positions. During his years at Newberry College, he excelled in all areas on the field and at the plate. In his sophomore season, Wesley was 7-8 in stolen bases. He made 41 appearances as a sophomore, starting 40 of those. He picked up 45 hits in 150 at bats, scored 27 runs and batted in 17. Wes was named Second Team All-SAC and Second Team All Southeast Region by ABCA. In 2014 he was the first on the team in wins, with eight, and carried a 2.32 ERA in 100.2 innings pitched. He tossed three complete games, throwing a complete game shutout of Brevard and threw six scoreless innings in a 4-0 shutout in Lincoln.

Wesley graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management and a Minor in Coaching from Newberry College. After graduating college, Wesley worked as a pitching coach for Newberry College for two seasons. In 2016/17, Wesley was hired as a pitching coach and outfielder’s coach for the White Knoll High School Varsity Baseball Team. Wes currently worked at AeroTek as a recruiter.

Wesley loved the USC Gamecocks, baseball, football and really any sport, but was an avid golfer. Wesley loved his wife unconditionally and told many friends upon meeting her that she was going to be his wife one day (they laughed!!). Wesley and Ashlan dated for four years, were engaged for 3.5 years and were married November 17, 2018. Family, friends and his genuine love for life were his priorities.

Wesley had the ability to engage and forge relationships with anyone. He never met a stranger, would help anyone with anything and was full of life and fun. Wesley was the definition of what a loyal friend and family should be. His positive attitude, fun-loving personality and kind heart made Wesley easy to love.

Memorials can be made to Pelion High School Baseball Program or Newberry College Baseball Program.