THOMPSON, Sr., Gary
WALTERBORO- Gary Lee Thompson, Sr., 78, owner of J.G. Thompson Sons Lumber Co. and husband of Rebecca June Davis Thompson, died Wednesday at a local hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Friday at the Chapel of The Fred Parker Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Richard A. Cushman. Interment will be in Live Oak cemetery, directed by THE FRED PARKER FUNERAL HOME.
Mr. Thompson was born August 29, 1923 in Walterboro, a son of the late John Gary Thompson and Bennie Lee Nettles Thompson, he was a Baptist and an Army-Air Force veteran of World War II. He was a Tailgunner on a B-25 and also served in Burma.
Surviving besides his wife, are a son Gary Lee Thompson, Jr., of North Charleston, two daughters, Brenda T. Hester and Rebecca T. Boykin, both of Edisto Island and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer T. Padgett.
Memorials may be made to Live Oak cemetery, P.O. Box 881, Walterboro, SC 29488.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Thursday at The Fred Parker Funeral Home.
SKIPPER, Otis
Mr. Otis Sanford Skipper, 84, of Mint Hill, NC, passed away Friday, June 14, 2002, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC.
Otis was a native Charlottean, born July 19, 1917, on Cedar Street to the late Florence Hunsucker Skipper and William Sanford Skipper. He was employed by Southern Bell for 45 years, retiring in 1982 as District Forecast Manager of the Winston-Salem (NC) District.
He was a proud product of Third Ward Elementary, Alexander Junior High and Central High Schools.
Early in life, Otis developed a love of sports, starting with competitions on the playgrounds, which were the center of activity for children. He excelled as a swimmer, basketball player, handball player and golfer.
In 1935, he played in the first interracial basketball game at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte.
While Otis was a student at Alexander Junior High, the Charlotte News frequently referred to him as "that redheaded Skipper boy". Later at Central, he played for the legendary Coach Bob Allen and from then on was one of "Bob Allen's boys". In 1948, he received the trophy as best local player. In 1935, he played in the first interracial basketball game at Johnson C. Smith University.
Under the tutelage of Mr. Carl Link, Director of the YMCA, he became a championship swimmer, Mr. Link's assistant and taught many young men in Charlotte to swim.
A dear friend, Eddie Sloan, introduced him to handball and Otis was successful in winning championships in Charlotte, Columbia, Charleston and Knoxville. He served as Handball Commissioner for 20 years.
When he was transferred to Winston-Salem, he became a great supporter for Wake Forest University. He served as the President of the Sportsman's Club and on the Groves Stadium Building Committee. Former Wake Forest President James Ralph Scales said of him on many occasions that he was Wake Forest's greatest cheerleader. He also served on the Winston-Salem Convention Center and Coliseum Committee and was Sports Chairman for the Chamber of Commerce, promoting numerous activities. He was President of the Twin City Sertoma Club, where he aggressively promoted "Service to Mankind", putting on golfing events to raise money for mentally retarded children.
His love for golf led him to Tanglewood where he served as President of the Tanglewood Golf Association. He won a number of golf tournaments, participated for over 30 years in the Surf Invitational and had four holes in one in his career.
JENKINS, Cecilia
Entered into eternal rest on Monday June 17, 2002. Ms. Cecilia Danielle "CeCe" Jenkins. Residence: 2305 Aintree Ave. North Charleston, S.C. She was the loving daughter of Cmgt (Ret). and Mrs. Ceaser E. and Inez Viola Robinson Jenkins, Jr. The loving sister of Ms. Cassandra Darnelle Jenkins- Marshall and Ms. Celesia Donzella Jenkins- Valentine. The devoted friend of Mr. Clarence Antonio Burgess. The granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie and Willie Robinson of Bronx New York. Mrs. Cassie Singletary of Charleston, S.C.; and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ceaser and Josephine Jenkins Sr. and Mrs. Madeline Bright Robinson. The family will be receiving friends at the home of Ms. Jenkins parents 1355 Pooshee Dr. Charleston, S.C. W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME. 2 Radcliffe Street Charleston, S.C. Will announces funeral Service 722-3676 or 1-800-924-5659.
MOORE, Harold
Entered into eternal rest on June 17, 2002, Mr. Harold Moore, beloved brother of Mr. Lawrence Moore and uncle of Mr. Walter Jenkins. Late residence, 801 Hoss Street, Charleston, S.C. (formerly of Romney Street). Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
ST. MARK, Magdeline
Entered into eternal rest the evening of June 15, 2002, Mrs. Magdeline Faustina St. Mark, wife of the late Benjamin S. St. Mark, Sr. and mother of the late Mrs. Joan Boyer. Late residence, 63 Hanover Street. The relatives and friends of Mrs. St. Mark, those of her children, Mr. Benjamin B. St. Mark, III, Mr. George St. Mark, Mrs. Margaret Greene and Mr. Cornelius St. Mark, those of special children, Ms. Sharon L. Thames and Messrs. Andrew and Anthony Morant and of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. St. Mark at St. Patrick Catholic Church on Thursday, June 20, 2002 at 11 a.m. Father Peter S. Kulandai, pastor. Farewell and Final Commendation will be in St. Peters Catholic cemetery, Spruill Avenue. The Rosary will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954.
GILLIARD, SR., William
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of Tuesday, June 18, 2002, Mr. William L. (Gilly) Gilliard, Sr., 83 years old, a retired professional barber. He is the husband of The Rev. Barbara G. Gilliard, father of William (Roy) L. Gilliard, Jr. (Sylvia), Maurice L. Gilliard, The Hon. Wendell G. Gilliard, Vincent J. Gilliard, Noel B. Gilliard, Gary L. Gilliard, Tony Washington (Creola), Jimmy Washington, Veronica G. Polite, Romona Gilliard, Darla Gilliard, Sonya James (Kurt), LaVonne Ramcharan (Ramnarine), Sharon Taghavipour (Said), step-children, Salahadeen Saafir (Carmen) and Cheryl D. Brantley (Frank). Funeral arrangements will be announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St. (Downtown), Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
SEAGROVES, Billy
MSGT Billy Herndon Seagroves USAF (Ret.), 70, of Summerville, husband of Mary Grainger Seagroves, died Friday in a North Charleston hospital.
Memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2002 at 2 o'clock in James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville. Burial will be private. Family will receive friends at the residence following the service.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 o'clock until the hour of service on Thursday.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406 or American Heart Association, 215 East Bay Street, Suite 204, Charleston, S.C. 29401.
Mr. Seagroves was born on October 6, 1931 in Palmer, Tenn., a son of the late Aaron Seagroves and Ada White Seagroves. He attended schools in Palmer, Tenn. He was a member of the Ridgeville Masonic Lodge, the Eastern Star and the Shriners. He was a United States Air Force veteran having served during the Korean Conflict.
Surviving are his wife of Summerville; son, Rick H. Seagroves of Myrtle Beach; daughter, Cathy Seagroves Gudger of Mount Pleasant; 2 step-sons, Michael Mizell of Summerville and John Mizell of Summerville; 2 step-daughters, Mary Tumbleston of Summerville, Alice Phillips of Summerville; sister, Rosa Jackson of Dunlap, Tenn.; 8 grandchildren.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
ECKERT, Clifford
Clifford Herman Eckert, 80, of Goose Creek, died Monday, June 17, 2002 at a local hospital. Born October 5, 1921, in Roscoe, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Herman and Lucy B. Eckert. He was a retired Chief Master Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force and owner of Eckert Insurance Agency in Goose Creek, S.C. He was very active with the American Legion Post 166 in Goose Creek, a 32nd Degree Mason, a lifetime member of Eastern Star and an avid golfer. He is predeceased by a daughter, Lucy Eckert Rotge'. Survivors include his wife, Edith Ferne Leinweber Eckert of Goose Creek, S.C.; two daughters, Nancy E. Hellstrom, of Goose Creek, S.C., Katherine Ann Rotge' Eckert, College Station, Tex.; a brother, James Eckert, Huntsville, Ala.; a sister, Amelia Vaughn, Mobile, Ala. and a granddaughter, Dana Leigh Hellstrom, Vail, Colo. Services will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd. (Hwy. 52), Goose Creek, S.C. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 19, 2002 from 5-7 p.m. in the Chapel of McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd., (Hwy. 52) Goose Creek, S.C. Memorial contributions may be made to the Armed Forces Scholarships at the Citadel Foundation, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, S.C. 29409.
PFAFF, Alfred
Alfred Campbell Pfaff, of Sullivan's Island, S.C. died Tuesday, June 18, 2002 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be at a later date. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Mr. Pfaff was born in Beaver Falls, Pa., a son of Harry and Lynna C. Pfaff.
Surviving are one son, James Pfaff of Ontario, Canada, one daughter, Suzanne Mitchell of Charleston, S.C., two granddaughters, Melinda Gustine of Texas and Dawn Durst of Sullivans's Island, S.C. one sister, Valerie Clarke of Toronto, Canada and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Pfaff.
CROWDER, Nell
Mrs. Nell C. Crowder, 66, of Lon Stoudemire Road, Little Mountain, died Sunday.
Born in Dorchester County, she was a daughter of the late Mack K. and Veto Cone Mizell. She was an emploee of the Lowman Home and a member of Jedburg Baptist Church of Summerville.
Mrs. Crowder was twice married
, first to the late Vincent Proveaux and secondly to David P. Crowder.
Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Geneva H. Key of Kershaw, three sons, Robert Proveaux of Summerville, Curtis Proveaux of Lawrenceville, Ga. and Billy Humphries of Kershaw; seven sisters, Ms. Frances Mizell, Mrs. Elizabeth Peglar, Mrs. Lucy Myers and Mrs. Shirley Euthon all of Summerville, Mrs. Amelia Hutto of White Rock and Mrs. Kathy McCarn of Ridgeville and Mrs. Marilyn Boyer of James Island; two brothers, Teddy Mizell and Tupper Mizell both of Summerville; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church.
The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 168, Peak, S.C. 29122.
MCSWAIN-EVANS FUNERAL HOME is in charge.
BRINSON, William
Entered eternal rest on the morning of June 18, 2002, Mr. William Aiken Brinson of Bonneau, SC. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Friends may call at DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Thursday, June 20, 2002.
SINGLETON, Gladys
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Gladys A. Singleton, those of her children, Elaine (Michael) Watts, Phillip A. Simmons, Marion Beckett Jr., Javis Singleton and Jada Singleton, sister, Gloria Starks, brothers, Julius Phillips and Calvin Phillips are invited to attend her funeral service on Thursday, June 20, 2002 at 11:00 AM in William A. Holmes Memorial Chapel, 2336 Meeting St. N. Charleston. Interment, Johnson cemetery. There will be no viewing or wake service. Arrangements by SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME INC.
