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South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1920

ROBERSON, Lemuel
The relatives and friends of Reverend Canon and Mrs. Lemuel Gibbons Roberson are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Friday at ten o'clock in The Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul. Interment, Churchyard.
Memorials may be made to The Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul, 126 Coming Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401 or Bishop Gadsden, Resident Assistance Fund, 1873 Camp Road, Charleston, S.C. 29412.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.

ROWE, Timothy
The relatives and friends of Timothy Glenn Rowe are invited to attend his graveside service in Bethany cemetery on Friday, August 16, 2002 at three o'clock in Charleston, S.C.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association of S.C., 215 East Bay St., Suite 204, Charleston, S.C. 29401.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.

STEPHENS, Christopher
The relatives and friends of Christopher Michael Stephens are invited to attend his funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Saturday morning, August 17, 2002 at Ten O'clock. Interment, Sykes Savannah United Methodist Church cemetery, Ruffin, S.C. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Friday evening from Six until Eight O'clock.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Health Sciences Foundation - Cardiology, Medical University of S. C., 171 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, S.C. 29425.

Macedonia High School. He went on to officiate high school and college football in the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. For five years he officiated semi-professional football in South Carolina and Georgia. Mr. Davis settled in the Charleston, SC, area where he worked until retirement as a nuclear electrician at the U.S. Naval Shipyard. He was a trustee of Charleston Elks Lodge #242 and a member of Christ Our King Catholic Church.
Surviving Mr. Davis are his wife; two sons, Michael Henry Davis of Durham, NC, and Jeffrey Clark Davis of Goose Creek, SC; one daughter, Stephanie Davis Phelps of North Charleston, SC; one stepson, Pope Manning Simmons of Washington, DC; two stepdaughters, Joy Elizabeth Kruger of Alexandria, VA, and Catherine Ann Green of Columbia, TN; one sister, Mary Louise Osborn of Jacksonville, FL; three grandchildren, Heather Michelle Wilson of Hanahan, SC, Ashley Lauren Phelps of North Charleston, SC, and Ariana Faith Davis of Goose Creek, SC; one step grandson, Christopher Ryan Green of Columbia, TN; and five step granddaughters, Christin Elizabeth Kruger, Lindsey Ann Kruger, and Frances Nicole Kruger of Alexandria, VA, and Caroline Manning Green and Mary Catherine Green of Columbia, TN, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass for Mr. Davis, Friday, August 16, 2002, 10:30 AM at Christ Our King Catholic Church. Burial with full military honors will be in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens cemetery.

SINGLETON, Anna
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Anna "Annie" M. Singleton are invited to attend her funeral service on Saturday, August 17, 2002, 11 AM at Greater St. Luke AME Church, 78 Gordon Street Charleston, SC, Rev. L.T. Baker. Pastor, Interment, Monrovia cemetery.
Mrs. Singleton is survived by her children, Mr. Robert Edward "Eddie" Seabrook and Mrs. Ermeneze S. Davis, grandchildren, Mrs. Barbara G. Metz, Mr. Roosevelt Dillings (Joyce), Mr. Robert Graves, Marvin Seabrook, Jennifer Seabrook and Erin Roberta Starks, great grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.
Viewing for Mrs. Singleton will be at the William M. Smith Memorial Chapel 2 Radcliffe street Charleston, SC on Friday, August 16, 2002 from 1-5 PM and at the Church from 6-8 PM. The family will receive friends from 7-8 PM.
Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. (843) 722-3676 or 1-800-924-5659 or email memorial messages to wmsbmc2@aol.com

DAVIS, Henry
Henry Clark (Hank) Davis, 78, of Mt. Pleasant, husband of Joy E. Davis, died August 13, 2002, in a local hospital. Born February 20, 1924, in Greenville, NC, he was the son of Henry Clark Davis, Sr. and Mamie Pittman Davis.
Mr. Davis attended Atlantic Christian College (now Barton College) in Wilson, NC, and the Citadel. He graduated from Atlantic Christian College in 1949 where he participated in football, basketball, and baseball as a student. He was born in Greenville, NC, and moved to Wilson, NC, at a young age. There he attended Coon High School and lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. As a baseball player at Atlantic Christian College, he was named to the All-North State Conference team in 1947 and 1948 and led the Bulldogs to runner-up finishes in league play. He signed a professional baseball contract with the Chicago Cubs organization in 1949. As a minor leaguer he played in Fayetteville, NC, St. Augustine, FL, Springfield, MA, and DesMoines, IA. He was named Most Valuable Player of the St. Augustine Saints during his rookie year with that team. In September 1950 he was promoted to the Chicago Cubs roster.
Mr. Davis served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII in the Pacific theatre as a "Raider" and was called to action again in November of 1950 in the Korean Conflict. During his military career he received the Purple Heart with Three Stars, a Bronze Star, and the President's unit Citation for the 4th Marine 22nd Regiment. The wounds he sustained cut short his very promising professional baseball career.
In 1957 and 1958, Mr. Davis coached football and basketball.

MAXWELL, SR., James
The relatives and friends of Mr. James Maxwell, Sr., are invited to attend his funeral services on Friday, August 16, 2002, 3 p.m., at W. M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Chapel, 4129 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw, S.C. Interment, Bethel AME Church cemetery, McClellanville, S.C.
Mr. Maxwell is survived by Gloria Maxwell, sons, James Maxwell, Jr., and David Maxwell, daughter, Charmaine Maxwell, granddaughter, Amanda T. Maxwell, all of New York City, brothers and sisters, Mr. David Maxwell (Lula) of Florida, Mr. Arthur Maxwell (Julie) of Columbus, Ga., and Mrs. Thomasina Brown (Thomas) of McClellanville, S.C., his aunts and uncle, Nell of New York City, Janie Barnes of Charleston, S.C., Willie Maxwell of Florida, Victoria Rivers of McClellanville, S.C., nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Viewing for Mr. Maxwell will be at the chapel on Thursday, August 15, 2002, from 2 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by W. M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL CHAPEL (843) 881-4920, 1-800-924-5659, or e-mail memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.

JEFFERSON, Lee
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 10, 2002, Mr. Lee Jefferson of Goose Creek. He will be sadly missed by relatives and friends, including his brother, Isaac Jefferson of Philadelphia, Pa.; sisters, Rosanna Graham, Virginia Robinson, Bernice Reid and Lillie M. Cooper of Goose Creek, Martha Mickens, Mary Johnson, and Rebecca Wheeler of Philadelphia, Pa., and Girdie McKiney of Charlotte, N.C. Funeral notice later: THE MINISTRY OF RIVERS FUNERAL HOME OF GOOSE CREEK; PHONE 824-9990.

WIGGINS, Benjamin
The relatives and friends of Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin H. Wiggins of Bonneau, S.C., are invited to attend the funeral services for the former at 11:00 AM this Thursday morning, August 15, 2002, in the Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Church from 10:00 AM until the hour of service. Directed by DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER.

MARTIN, Brianna
ANDREWS - Brianna Nichole Martin, infant daughter Shelton and Betsy Cox Martin, died Monday, August 12, 2002, at a Florence hospital.
Graveside Service will be at 10:00 AM Friday, August 16, 2002, at the Spring Pond Church cemetery. Burial directed by ANDREWS CHAPEL, McKENZIE FUNERAL HOME.
Surviving in addition to her parents of Andrews are a brother, Shelton Martin, II of Andrews; paternal grandmother, Patsy Martin and the late Freddie Martin of Andrews; maternal grandparents, Tammy Vereen Cox of Kingstree, and Winston Randall Cox and his wife Janice of Johnsonville; maternal great-grandparents, Betty Sue Warren of Britton Neck, and Rudy Van Cox of Johnsonville; and a very caring and loving Aunt Lisa and Uncle Mick Robinson of Johnsonville.

COMPTON, John
The relatives and friends of John Robert Compton are invited to attend his memorial services, Thursday morning, August 15, 2002, in Christ Episcopal Church, (The Historic Church) at 10 o'clock. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Memorials may be made to Life Management Center, 90 Alexander Street, Charleston, SC 29403, or East Cooper Meals on Wheels, 440 Whilden Street, Mount Pleasant, SC 29465.

MCKELVEY, Joseph
Entered into eternal rest Tuesday, August 13, 2002, Mr. Joseph McKelvey of St. Stephen, S.C., father of Ms. Lethonia Hayes of St. Stephen, S.C., brother of Mrs. Elizabeth McDaniels, Mr. Harry McKelvey, Mr. Willie McKelvey all of St. Stephen, S.C., Mrs. Doretha Reid of Moncks Corner, S.C., Mr. Larry McKelvey of New York, Ms. Carol Tomlin and Ms. Victoria Davis, both of Ladson, S.C. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, S.C.

TAWES, Creston
Creston Swan Tawes, 98, died on Tuesday, August 13, 2002, at the residence of his son on Sullivan's Island. Mr. Tawes was born January 21, 1904, in Cresfield, MD, the son of George and Marion Swan Tawes. He was the owner of Wiggin and Tawes Esso Service Station for 40 years; and a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Mary Wiggins Tawes and his son, Rev. Creston Tawes. Mr. Tawes is survived by one son, Warren Tawes and wife Sandra of Sullivan's Island, S.C.; three daughters, Joann Major and husband Dr. Jack, of Glendale, Ariz., Kay Cox and husband Harold of Huntsville, Ala., and Mary Ann Finch of Madison, Ohio; and one sister, Marion Nelson of Cresfield, MD. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, Warren Tawes, Michael Tawes, Mark Tawes, Kevin Tawes, Dr. Donna Miller, John Major, Jr., Mary Correa, Katherine Major, Allen Major, Linda Adams, Dr. Hal Cox, Susan Cox, Cindy Finch, Stephanie Snopel, Robert Finch and Jeffery Finch, 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, with a Vigil Prayer Service beginning at 5:30 p.m. at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth St. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 16, at 11 a.m., at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence cemetery.

DAVIS, Henry
Henry Clark (Hank) Davis, 78, of Mt. Pleasant, husband of Joy E. Davis, died August 13, 2002, in a local hospital. Born February 20, 1924, in Greenville, N.C., he was the son of Henry Clark Davis, Sr., and Mamie Pittman Davis.
Mr. Davis attended Atlantic Christian College (now Barton College) in Wilson, N.C., and the Citadel. He graduated from Atlantic Christian College in 1949 where he participated in football, basketball, and baseball as a student. He was born in Greenville, N.C., and moved to Wilson, N.C., at a young age. There he attended Coon High School and lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. As a baseball player at Atlantic Christian College, he was named to the All-North State Conference team in 1947 and 1948 and led the Bulldogs to runner-up finishes in league play. He signed a professional baseball contract with the Chicago Cubs organization in 1949. As a minor leaguer he played in Fayetteville, N.C., St. Augustine, Fla., Springfield, Mass., and DeMoines, Iowa. He was named Most Valuable Player of the St. Augustine Saints during his rookie year with that team. In September 1950 he was promoted to the Chicago Cubs roster.
Mr. Davis served in the U.S. Marine Corps during W.W.II in the Pacific theatre as a "Raider" and was called to action again in November of 1950 in the Korean Conflict. During his military career he received the Purple Heart with Three Stars, a Bronze Star, and the President's unit Citation for the 4th Marine 22nd Regiment. The wounds he sustained cut short his very promising professional baseball career.
In 1957 and 1958, Mr. Davis coached football and basketball at Macedonia High School. He went on to officiate high school and college football in the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. For five years he officiated semi-professional football in South Carolina and Georgia. Mr. Davis settled in the Charleston, S.C., area where he worked until retirement as a nuclear electrician at the U.S. Naval Shipyard. He was a trustee of Charlston Elks Lodge #242 and a member of Christ Our King Catholic Church.
Surviving Mr. Davis are his wife; two sons, Michael Henry Davis of Durham, N.C., and Jeffrey Clark Davis of Goose Creek, S.C.; one daughter, Stephanie Davis Phelps of North Charleston, S.C.; one step-son, Pope Manning Simmons of Washington, D.C.; two step-daughters, Joy Elizabeth Kruger of Alexandria, Va., and Catherine Ann Green of Columbia, S.C.; one sister, Mary Louise Osborn of Jacksonville, Fla.; three grandchildren, Heather Michelle Wilson of Hanahan, S.C., Ashley Lauren Phelps of North Charleston, S.C., and Ariana Faith Davis of Goose Creek, S.C.; one step-grandson, Christopher Ryan Green of Columbia, Tenn.; and five step-granddaughters, Christin Elizabeth Kruger, Lindsey Ann Kruger, and Frances Nicole Kruger of Alexandria, Va., and Caroline Manning Green and Mary Catherine Green of Columbia, Tenn., and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends, 6 to 8 p.m., with a Vigil Wake beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, East Cooper Chapel, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mt. Pleasant. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass for Mr. Davis, Friday, August 16, 2002, at Christ Our King Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens cemetery.

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