Atwater, Lee (Harvey LeRoy) b. February 27, 1951 d. March 29, 1991 Controversial US Political Figure. He was chairman of the Republican National Committee and the major leader in the election of President George H. W. Bush in 1988. Born Harvey LeRoy Atwater in Atlanta, Georgia, he was universally known as "Lee" to his childhood friends, a name that stuck with him all his life. He grew up in Aiken, South Carolina, and attended Newberry College, a small Lutheran college in Newberry, South Carolina. While in college, he served as Governor of the school's South...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson) Cause of death: Brain tumor Greenlawn Memorial Park, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, USA
Bass, Marvin Crosby 'Moose' b. August 28, 1919 d. December 3, 2010 Football Coach. A head coach at two major colleges, he was also a longtime assistant at the college and professional level. Raised in Petersburg, Virginia, he was an All-State tackle at Petersburg High School then earned All-American honors playing the same position at the College of William and Mary under Coach Carl Voyles. Drafted by the Detroit Lions after earning his degree in 1943, he instead joined the US Navy where he served as a Pharmacist's Mate during World War II. After leaving the...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford) Greenlawn Memorial Park, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, USA
Ellison, Lillian (Mary Lillian) b. July 22, 1923 d. November 2, 2007 Professional Wrestler. Known as "Fabulous Moolah", she was the longest reigning Women's Champion in sports-entertainment history. She began her wrestling career in the 1940s and was the WWE Women's World Champion for 28 years from 1956 to 1984. In 1995, she was inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame, becoming the first female wrestler ever to receive that honor. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Greenlawn Memorial Park, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, USA
b. February 27, 1951 d. March 29, 1991