Boozer, John Morgan b. July 6, 1938 d. January 24, 1986 Major League Baseball Player. He was a pitcher in seven seasons for the Philadelphia Phillies. One of his best years was 1963 when he posted a 2.93 ERA. On August 15, 1964 he was credited with an assist on a rare triple-play against the Mets. In 171 career games, Boozer won 14, lost 16 with a lifetime 4.09 ERA. (Bio by: C.S.) Pilgrim Lutheran Church Cemetery, Lexington County, South Carolina, USA
Darazs, Dr. Arpad Andras b. July 7, 1922 d. December 16, 1986 Born in Jaszbereny, Hungary, Dr. Darazs graduated from the Franz Liszt Conservatory, where he studied under Zoltan Kodaly. He served as director of the Hungarian Radio Choir, as well as the Director of the Hungarian State Ballet Chorus and Orchestra. He came to America in 1956, and brought the St. Killan's Boy Choir of Farmingdale, NY to national prominence when they performed at the United Nations Anniversary. He co-authored a book on the Kodaly Method of choral teaching, and earned his...[Read More] (Bio by: BERT DARAZS) Woodridge Memorial Park, Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina, USA
Spence, Floyd b. April 9, 1928 d. August 16, 2001 He served in the U.S. Congress as a representative from South Carolina for 30 years. His more than 40 years in the Navy reserve made him an expert on the military and it served him well as chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. In 1988 he had a double lung transplant and in 2000 he received a kidney transplant. During his tenure in Congress he maintained one of the highest voting attendance records. (Bio by: Ron Moody) Cause of death: Died following surgery to remove a blood clot from his brain Saint Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina, USA
Timmerman Jr., George Bell b. August 11, 1912 d. November 29, 1994 US Governor. Governor of South Carolina from 1955 to 1959. Graduated from the Citadel and graduated Law Scholl at the University of South Carolina. Served in the US Navy as Lt. during WWII. Elected South Carolina Lt. Governor in 1950 and Governor in 1954. After his term as Governor he returned to private practice and was elected a Judge of the 11th Judicial Circuit. Batesburg Cemetery, Batesburg, Lexington County, South Carolina, USA
Wilson, Harold Edward 'Speedy' b. December 5, 1921 d. March 29, 1998 Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Technical Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps Reserve in 3d Platoon, Company G, 3d Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on April 23-24, 1951. His citation in part reads "Dazed and suffering from concussion, he still refused medical aid and, despite weakness from loss of blood, moved from foxhole to foxhole, directing fire, resuppplying ammunition, rendering first aid...[Read More] Woodridge Memorial Park, Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina, USA Plot: Section: Summit 2, Lot 191
b. July 6, 1938 d. January 24, 1986