SMITH, Winston
Winston (Winkie) Baron Smith, 62, Walterboro, S.C., died Saturday, February 9, 2002, at his home after a short illness.
Born May 26, 1939, in Grays, S.C., the son of the late Walker Smith, Sr., and the late Idell Clifton Smith. He was a heavy equipment and diesel mechanic.
Survivors include one son, Barry Smith, Green Pond, S.C., three daughters, Vickie S. Padgett, Point South, S.C., Anita S. Mixson, Sheldon, S.C., Hope S. Cooper, Beaufort, S.C. Preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Kaye Smith Pittinger; one brother, Walker Smith, Jr., Grays, S.C.; three sisters, Rubye Groover, Ludowici, Ga.; Betty Jayne Woods, Tifton, Ga.; Marina Kring, Baxley, Ga.; 12 grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at Grimes Cemetery, Grays, S.C., Monday, February 11, 2002, 3 p.m., at Grimes Cemetery, Grays, S.C.
Memorials may be made to Grimes Cemetery Fund, Route 1, Box 94, Early Branch, S.C. 29916.
GOODWIN, Manoah
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of February 10, 2002, Mrs. Manoah L. Goodwin "Betty" beloved wife of Ms. Paul Goodwin, mother of Arleigh Howell, Carolanne Diggs, Laniece Seamon, Paul Goodwin, Jr., and Troy Goodwin, daughter of Joyce Howell, sister of Diana Bascombe, Wade Howell, Mark Howell, Lionel Howell, and Deborah Wilson, late residence, 3360 Ashley Phosphate Road, Apt. 5E, North Charleston, S.C. 29418. Arrangements entrusted to NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME, Liberty Hill. (843) 744-7511. Funeral notice later.
FOWLER, Exa
Exa Thomas Fowler of Charleston, died Saturday, February 9, 2002, in a local hospital. Services will be 11 a.m., on Tuesday, February 12, 2002, at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens.
Born in Georgetown County, she was a daughter of the late Henry B. and Ida Catherine Nelson Thomas. Mrs. Fowler was retired from Charleston County School District as an elementary teacher, member of the Charleston County Teachers Association and a member of West Ashley Church of God.
Surviving are daughters, Cathy Teasley and her husband Jimmie of West Ashley, Angela Owens and her husband Thomas of Virginia; son, Marshall K. Fowler, and his wife Mary of Maui, Hawaii; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to the Lowcountry Alzheimers Association, P.O. Box 89458, Charleston, S.C. 29416, or West Ashley Church of God, 1560 Ashley River Road, Charleston, S.C. 29407.
The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m., on Monday at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home.
CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
MYERS, Mattie
Entered into eternal rest the morning of February 10, 2002, Mrs. Mattie Myers, beloved wife of Mr. Joseph H. Myers and mother of Heather, Jeanther and Jacquan Myers. Late residence, 3528 Admiral Dr., Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
PRIOLEAU, Eva
Entered into eternal rest the evening of February 9, 2002, Mrs. Eva B. Prioleau, wife of the late, Mr. George Prioleau, Sr., mother of Mrs. Irene P. Edwards, the late Dr. George Ralph Prioleau, Jr., and the late Mr. Howard Wilmard Prioleau and sister of Mrs. Marie Barnwell, Mrs. Dianne Bennett and Mr. George Brown. Late residence, 47-B Carolina St., Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNRALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
TAYLOR, III, Benjamin
Entered into eternal rest the morning of February 10, 2002, Mr. Benjamin Taylor, III, beloved father of Ms. Nikema Heyward, son of Mr. Benjamin and Mrs. Edma Taylor, and brother of Charles, Anthony and Jonzette B. Taylor. Late residence 16 Argonne St., Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
FORD, Virginia
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 9, 2002, Mrs. Virginia Ford, beloved wife of Mr. William Ford, Sr., mother of Ms. Rosa White, Mrs. Estena Eldridge (Andrew), Mr. William E. Ford (Elizabeth), Mrs. Louise Booker (Tommy), Mr. Samuel Ford, Ms. Nancy Ford, Mr. Isaac (Bill) Ford (Margaret), Mr. James (Bobby) Ford, Mr. Ronald Ford (Renee), sister, Ms. Lillie Bell Gibbs, Ms. Rebecca Brown, Ms. Mae Archer and Mr. Joseph Peterson. Late residence, 6452 Granite Road, Wadmalaw Island, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
JACKSON, Alethia
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 9, 2002, Ms. Alethia (sister) Jackson, beloved mother of Antonio, Vietta L., Terrance and Nathaniel Jackson. Daughter of Mrs. Vietta Mae Bowman, sister of Mr. Edward Jackson. Late residence, 217 Bayboro Circle (Birch Hollow) Goose Creek, S.C. Funeral notice later. Friends may call at PASLEY'S MORTUARY, 1115 5th Ave., Maryville, 571-2300.
SEABROOK, Alethia
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Alethia McFadden Seabrook, those of her children, Lily McFadden, Keecia Seabrook Walker (Michael) and Carolyn McFadden Sklute, step-children, Frank Washington, Michael Seabrook and Raymond Seabrook, grandchildren, Deibra, Samantha and Skylar, sisters, Ruth McFadden Edwards, Deloris Brown and Alfreda Griffin, nieces and nephews are invited to attend her funeral services on Tuesday, February 12, 2002, 12 noon, in Royal Baptist Church, 1807 Pearson Ave., North Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at PASLEY'S MORTUARY, 1115 5th Ave., Maryville, 571-2300, Monday, 2 to 8 p.m. With a family hour 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to the church 11 a.m., Tuesday. Interment, Carolina Memorial Gardens.
COAKLEY, William
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday morning, February 9, 2002, Mr. William Berman "Cap" Coakley. Residence 422 and 427 Venning St., Mt. Pleasant, S.C. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand F. Coakley and Ruth German Coakley. The brother of Mrs. Virginia C. Robinson, Mrs. Sarah C. Days (Sandy), Mrs. Mary C. German and Mrs. Irvenia C. Arrendelle. Mr. Coakley is a former maitre d' at Henry's Restaurant and Snee Farm Country Club. W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, 4129 Hwy. 17, North Awendaw, S.C. will announce funeral service. 881-4920 of 1-800-924-5659. Or you may e-mail a memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
MICK, Kenneth
The relatives and friends of Kenneth R. "K.R." Mick are invited to attend his funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC. GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Wednesday morning, February 13, 2002, at 10 o'clock. Interment, Beaufort National Cemetery. Friends may call at Stuhr's Chapel Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock.
JENNESS, Ruth
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of February 10, 2002, Ruth H. Jenness, wife of Jack B. Jenness. Residence, North Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jack B. Jenness are invited to attend the graveside funeral services of the latter in Riverview Memorial Park, Tuesday morning, February 12, 2002, at 11 o'clock. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL, 2119 Dorchester Road, this (Monday) evening between the hours of 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Jenness was born on July 30, 1916, in Georgetown, Ga., the daughter of Thomas Baxter and Monnie Morris Hogan. She was a retired seamstress for Manhattan Shirt Co. and a member of Dorchester-Waylyn Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of North Charleston, S.C.; two sons, John Harvey Bozard of Eutawville, S.C., and Charles Everett Bozard of Johns Island; one brother, Thomas B. Hogan, Jr., of Atlanta, Ga.; four grandchildren, Mara Dee Bates, Kelly B. Newsom, Traci Pauls and Leslee Ames; and six great-grandchildren.
WARREN, Myrtle
On February 8, 2002, Myrtle Merchant Warren joined her beloved husband, Otto in heaven. Mrs. Warren was a devoted wife and loving mother. A woman of faith, dignity and courage, she served her church, West End Baptist in various capacities until failing health prevented her from doing so. She took great pride in her daughters and tried to instill in them those values that she held so dear, honesty, compassion, and faith. She was a life long resident of Newberry.
Mrs. Warren was born on November 17, 1912 in the Bush River Community of Newberry County, a daughter of the late George W. and Lessie Baird Merchant. She was predeceased by her husband Irvin Otto Warren and an infant son, and also by her brothers, Raymond Merchant and Manning Merchant and her sisters, Helen Longshore, Alma Crowder, and Naomi Hamm. She is survived by her three daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Sherman Cohn of Charleston, Betty and N. Jackson Thacker of Greenville, and Faye and George Hawkins of Newberry: five grandchildren, Dr. Gary Hawkins, Barry Cohn, Chad Hawkins, Wendy Thacker, and Michael Thacker; one great-grandchild, Bennett Hawkins; two brothers, Ervin Merchant and Norris Merchant both of Kinards; and one sister, Dallas Brazell of Smyrna, Tenn.
Funeral services for Myrtle Merchant Warren will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday at West End Baptist Church by the Rev. Larry Deeter and the Rev. Henry Brandt. The casket will be placed in the church at 10:00 a.m. Monday. Interment will be in Newberry Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the Whitaker Funeral Home and the family will be at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George Hawkins, 8122 St. Lukes Church Road, Newberry.
Memorials may be made to West End Baptist Church, P.O. Box 906, Newberry, S.C. 29108.
Messages to the family may be sent via email to notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com WHITAKER FUNERAL HOME, 1704 College Street, Newberry, is assisting the family.
MORRIS, JR., Harvey
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Augustus Morris, Jr., of Palmetto St., Moncks Corner, S.C., are invited to attend the funeral services for the former, 2:00 p.m. this Monday afternoon, Feb. 11, 2002, in the Moncks Corner Pentecostal Holiness Church. Interment will be in Berkeley Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER, until 12:00 noon and then at the church from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service.
GAULDEN, Thomas
Thomas T. Gaulden, III, 58 of West Columbia, S.C. died Sunday, February 10, 2002 at a hospital in Charleston, S.C. Born August 19, 1943 in Charleston, S.C. he was the son of Thomas T. Gaulden, Jr. and Jessie D. Gaulden (nee Herndon). Mr. Gaulden was a pipefitter at the Charleston Naval Shipyard and was a friend of Bill W. He was an artist and used watercolors to paint some of his favorite Charleston scenes. He is survived by two son: Thomas T. Gaulden of Pennsylvania, and Adam Gaulden, of North Charleston, S.C.; daughter Michele Gaulden of New Hampshire; brother Sydney Gaulden of West Cola., S.C.; sister, Patti Gaulden Santoso of Minnesota; grandchildren. Services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by the Cremation Center of Charleston, 11 Cunnington Ave., Charleston, S.C.
SIMMONS, Frances
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Frances Simmons and those of her husband Mr. James Simmons; those of her children Mr. Jack Johnson, Ms. Joycelyn Johnson, Mr. Wayne Simmons (Tracy), Cecelia Simmons, Mr. Tommy Simmons (Thomacina), Mr. Larry Simmons, Mr. Joshua Simmons, Mr. James Simmons (Tonya), Mr. Kevin Simmons, Mr. Marquis Simmons, Mr. Willie Simmons, those of her mother-in-law, Ms. Cecelia Simmons aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins are invited to attend her funeral services on February 12, 2002, 1:00 p.m. at New Ashley Baptist Church, Summerville, S.C. Interment will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Lincolnville, S.C. Viewing and visitation with the family for Mrs. Frances Simmons will be this evening 7-8 p.m. at AIKEN-CAPERS FUNERAL HOME. Phone 873-2310.
COBB, Alleene
Alleene Vogt Glover Cobb, 93, widow of Fred A. Cobb died Thursday, February 7, 2002 in Charleston. Mrs. Cobb was born Friday, March 27, 1908 in Holly Hill, S.C., the daughter of Thomas Pinkney and Alice Augusta Vogt. Services will be held, 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 12, 2002 in the Beaufort National Cemetery. Mrs. Cobb was an avid gardener and a superb seamstress. Surviving are a son, Charles Glover of Charleston. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. 766-1365.
MCKISSICK, Louisa
Entered into eternal rest, Louisa G. McKissick on the afternoon of Saturday, February 9, 2001, the day before her 87th birthday. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 noon, Tuesday, February 12, 2002 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL with Rev. Carl Neal officiating. Burial will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call this evening (Monday) from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Mrs. McKissick was born February 10, 1915 in Florence County, S.C. the daughter of Roland and Mary Jane Bone Ard. She was a retired cook at the Midland Park Elementary School lunchroom and had worked at the former Schooltime Frock Company. She was a member of Prospect United Methodist Church in Hyman and attended North Palm Ministry Center.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Dolan W. Hanna in 1943, her second husband, Myrt O. McKissick in 1996 as well as a son, Ira John Hanna, a sister, Annie Matthews, and a brother, Arthur Ard.
Surviving are her three daughters and sons-in-law, Eunice (Samuel) Bateman of Florence, S.C., Beatrice (Monroe) Stone and Beula (Franklin) Spell, both of North Charleston. Eleven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter also survive. In addition, she is survived by her sister, Florence Altman of Murrell's Inlet, S.C., her step sons, Burnette (Jennifer) McKissick and O'Neal (Merlene) McKissick, both of Columbia, S.C., four step grandchildren and three step great-grandchildren.
PFLUGER, Robert
Entered into eternal rest the morning of February 9, 2002, Mr. Robert Austin Pfluger husband of Elizabeth Precht Pfluger. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 232 Calhoun Street, Charleston, South Carolina.
FRANCOIS, Mary
The friends and relatives of Mrs. Mary T. Muckenfuss Francois are invited to attend her crypt side in Live Oak Memorial Gardens, Monday, February 11, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Lutheran Hospice, 753 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 100, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29464.
LONG, Dorothy
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Oris Long are invited to attend the graveside funeral services of the latter in Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke, Va., Monday morning, February 11, 2002 at Ten O'clock. Friends may call at Oakey's Funeral Home.
Local arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
WILLIAMS, Willie
Entered into eternal rest on February 2, 2002, Mr. Willie Williams of North Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. Willie Williams, those of his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Williams, his children, Tracy Manigault, Willie Williams, Jr., Diane Lawson, step-son, Stacy Champaign, his brother, Nathaniel Williams, step-sister, Mildred Shine, a dear friend, Rebecca Long, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, February 13, 2002, in the NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 4784 Gaynor Ave., North Charleston, S.C. No wake. Interment, Johnson Cemetery, North Charleston. Arrangements entrusted to NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME. Telephone (843) 744-7511.
MICK, Kenneth
Kenneth R. Mick, "KR", of Goose Creek, died suddenly on February 7, 2002. He was born November 14, 1942 in Plattsburg, Missouri. He was 59 years old. He is survived by his 3 brothers and 5 sisters; Marion, Denny, Robert, Helen, Deloris, Carolyn, Elizabeth, and Sharon. He is also survived by Wanda J. Mick, his former wife of 30 years, nephew/son, James E. Reel, seven step-children, and his grandchildren, Kristina, Andy, Ashley, Brittany, Dalton, and Timothy.
KR was in the minesweeping division in the U.S. Navy. During his time in the Navy, he received many awards, etc. He had been presented the Meritorious Unit Commendation from the Secretary of the Navy. He retired as a Master Chief Boatswains Mate. During his life, he served as Game Warden, an avid deer hunter, and had won many tournaments in bass fishing. He will be sadly missed by his family.
Friends may call this evening (Tuesday) from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. The funeral service, with full military honors, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning in J. HENRY STUHR, INC. GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL. Burial will be at Beaufort National Cemetery.
PFLUGER, Robert
Entered into eternal rest the morning of February 9, 2002, Robert A. Pfluger, husband of Elizabeth Precht Pfluger. Residence, Johns Island, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Austin Pfluger are invited to attend the funeral services of the former Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Johns Island Presbyterian Church. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL Tuesday between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mr. Pfluger was born in Plainfield, N.J. the son of Frederick Pfluger and Helen Van Denberg Applegate. He was retired from Richardson Vick/Proctor and Gamble where he was a systems analyst. He was a Captain in the US Army Air Corp. and served in W.W. II. He was a graduate of Rutgers University in N.J. He was a watercolor artist and President of the Charleston Artist Guild for two years. He was an avid fisherman and tennis player at Seabrook Island.
Surviving are his wife of Johns Island, S.C.; 2 daughters: Gale E. Soltish of Johns Island, S.C. and Jan McLaren of Oakhurst, N.J.; 4 granddaughters: Tracy Soltish, Katie McLaren, Allison McLaren and Kackie McLaren.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., 1501 NW 9th Avenue, Bob Hope Road, Miami, Florida 33136-1494 or Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. 29405 or Johns Island Presbyterian Church, 2550 Bohicket Road, Johns Island, S.C. 29445.
FREEMAN, Muriel
Muriel Lewis "BeBe" Freeman, 79, of Moore St., Hanahan, S.C., died Sunday in a Summerville hospital.
The funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon, Feb. 14, 2002, in the CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. Interment will be in Dorchester Memory Gardens, Summerville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service on Thursday.
Mrs. Freeman was born Nov. 6, 1922, in Mullins, S.C., a daughter of Solan B. Lewis, Sr., and Ethel Rogers Lewis. She is the widow of William C. Freeman, Sr. She is a member of the Salvation Army Church. She was a member of Chapter 250 OES.
Surviving are, Joette Rullman of Ladson; three sons, William C. "Billy" Freeman of Andrews, Johnson B. Freeman of Summerville, and Chris Freeman of Arkansas; three sisters, Ethel "Kink" Rogers and Doris "Corky" Summerford both of Hanahan, and Jacquelyn "Jack" Gaddy of Nichols; three brothers. Solan "Sonny" Lewis and Gene "Bunky" Lewis both of Bonneau, and Sherrill "Judy" Lewis of Florence; and ten grandchildren.
KOZMA, Frank
Frank Kozma, 90, of Charleston, died Saturday, February 9, 2002 at a local hospital. He was born in Rome, N.Y. to Leon and Victoria Gorskowski Kozma. He was a graduate of Rensselaer Poly-Tech Institute and a retired chemical engineer with Westvaco after 42 years. Frank was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, a past member of the German Friendly Society, a life member of the American Chemical Society and a longtime patron of the Footlight Players. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Powers Kozma, three sons, Frank Kozma, Jr. of Arlington, Tex., John P. Kozma of Charleston, James L. Kozma of Baltimore, Md., and a grandson, Blake Celestian. He was predeceased by a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Celestian last year. Visitation will be Wednesday from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth St., with a Vigil Service beginning at 8:00 p.m. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Coastal Carolina Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 80459, Charleston, S.C. 29416 or to the Blessed Sacrament Church Building Fund, 5 St. Teresa Dr., Charleston, S.C. 29407.
AVINGER, Blanche
MILLEN - Mrs. Blanche Wallace Avinger, 93, of Millen, died Saturday, February 9, 2002. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday at Oak Hill Cemetery.
She was born in Jenkins County, a retired supervisor for the cafeteria of the Medical College of South Carolina in Charleston and member of Oak Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Matt Wallace, Marion Jenkins, Muriel Williams, Arthur Wallace, Betty Jones, Winnefred Mosely, and Evelyn Elliott.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter C. Avinger.
CROWE-FIELDS FUNERAL HOME OF MILLEN.
McCLARY, Bertha
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Bertha Lee McClary of St. Stephen, S.C., are invited to attend her funeral services Wednesday, February 13, 2002, 12 noon at St. Stephen Baptist Church, St. Stephen, S.C. Interment, St. Stephen Baptist Cemeztery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 7-8 p.m. at GETHERS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 220 Church Street, St. Stephen, S.C.
JEFFERSON, Lillian
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Lillian Snipe Jefferson of Bonneau, S.C., wife of Mr. Alphonzo William Jefferson, are invited to attend her funeral services Tuesday, February 12, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Jehovah Baptist Church, Bonneau, S.C. Interment, church cemetery.
Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, S.C.
FLOOD, JR., Augustus
Augustus McDonald Flood, Jr., 82, of Bonneau, a retired assistant chief of executive affairs with the South Carolina Wildlife Department, died Monday at a Charleston hospital.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, at the First Baptist Church of Moncks Corner. Burial, directed by RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, will be in Friendship United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Flood was born July 11, 1919, at John's Island, S.C., a son of Augustus McDonald Flood, Sr., and Ida Robertson Flood. He was a former member of Moncks Corner Town Council, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Moncks Corner Lions Club and Berkeley Masonic Lodge #269 AFM. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Moncks Corner. He graduated from Charleston High School, and on March 15, 1936, he went to work for the S.C. Wildlife Department as the one and only game warden for five counties.
Mr. Flood left the wildlife department when the United States entered World War II and he was drafted into the Army. He spent the next five years with an amphibious landing group and was awarded the Army Silver Star for service in both the European and Pacific theaters. He returned home in October of 1945.
Long before the wildlife department had their trademark green trucks, a game warden's work was done on horseback. Mr. Flood has loved horses since childhood, a passion he claims to have inherited from his father. At 11 years old, he won a silver cup at the state steeplechase championships. He's known as Mr. Wildlife in this state. He was one of the firsts, and he knew it all.
Mr. Flood has won numerous awards, including the 1975 Wildlife Conservationist of the Year, and has managed to become somewhat of a legend. All over the state, and all over the world, people have recognized the man in the Stetson hat. Mr. Flood retired in 1983.
Surviving are his wife, Maude Bradwell Flood of Bonneau; son, Augustus M. Flood, III, of Moncks Corner; two daughters, Claudette Flood McCall of Pinopolis, Angela Flood Carter of Lyman; two sons-in-law, Bill McCall of Pinopolis, R. Carter Smith of Lyman; brother, James M. Flood of Goose Creek; two sisters, Margaret F. Higdon of Charleston, Nell F. Brown of Columbia; eight grandchildren, Augustus McDonald Flood, IV, Jennifer Lee McCall, William Drayton McCall, John Bradwell McCall, R. Carter Smith, Sarah Bradwell Smith, Lisa Rutland Winningham and Roger Dane Rutland; six great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Augustus M. Flood, Jr., Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Memorial Fund, Rembert C. Dennis Building, Attn: Don Dobbins, P.O. Box 167, Columbia, S.C. 29202.
Friends may call at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday evening. The family will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill McCall of Pinopolis, S.C.
DENNIS, SR., Moses
Entered into eternal rest on February 7, 2002, Mr. Moses O. Dennis, Sr., beloved husband of the late Mrs. Lucille Simmons Dennis, father of Ms. Sheri L. Dennis, Mr. Moses A. Dennis, Mr. Moses O. Dennis, Jr., and the late Mr. Moses K. Dennis, son of the late, Mr. and Mrs. Hershel O. Dennis, brother of Dr. Hershel Dino Dennis, Mr. Arthur Dennis, Ms. Mattie Dickerson, Ms. Ernestine Dennis, the late Ms. Gladys Gravas and the late Alfred Dennis. Late residence, 1001 Rochell Ave., Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
