U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Bruce T. Rush
FORT MILL -- Bruce T. Rush, 54, formerly of Myrtle Beach, died Sept. 22, 2003, at Carolinas Medical Center.
A son of Bert and Milwee Rush of Camden, he was born in Camden on Nov. 15, 1946. After graduating from Camden High School in 1965, he went to Clemson University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1969 and later a master of recreation and park administra-
tion in 1974. He was a First Lieutenant in the US Army and served as an infantry advisor in Vietnam. He was awarded the Bronze Star in 1971.
Married to Toni Higgins of Great Falls in 1970, Mr. Rush was completing a Master's degree at Clemson when he was named general manager of Springmaid Beach in Myrtle Beach in 1974. During his tenure, the privately owned beach facility, originally built by Springs Industries for its employees, grew from 184 guestrooms to 486 today. Rush oversaw the construction of the Springmaid Pier, a 33,000 square foot conference center, two three-story buildings, high-rise units and a renovated cafeteria. He also helped to create the Elderhostel program at Springmaid Beach and welcomed the public and community to the facility.
It was during this period that the Rush's two sons were born, Jason Henry Rush 27, of San Diego; and Ryan Harvey Rush, 20, a student at Horry Georgetown Technical College in Myrtle Beach.
An avid hunter and fisherman, Mr. Rush emerged as a community leader in the Grand Strand in activities revolving around the First Presbyterian Church and the Horry County Board of Education, on which he served for from 1991-1996. He was also a member of the Myrtle Beach Rotary Club, and served as chairman of Horry County's Tax Accommodations Committee.
At First Presbyterian he served as an elder and Sunday school teacher, Pulpit Search Committee and Long Range Planning committee. According to long-time friend Cecil Brandon of Myrtle Beach, Bruce "loved the Lord and served Him diligently, through devotion to his family, his friends and his churchHe was a pillar you could always count on, lean on and like to hang around." Said fellow Presbyterian and friend John Stewart of Myrtle Beach, "he was the finest man I've ever known."
First Presbyterian minister Dr. Robert Wilkes said that "anyone who ever had the opportunity to know Bruce recognized his ability to always speak in a loving and kind way; he was not afraid to dream great dreams or to fail; he understood his task of planting trees today and looking down the road to tomorrow."
In January 1997, Mr. Rush was named president and CEO of Leroy Springs and Company in Fort Mill, where he was subsequently elected to the Company's Board of Directors. His commitment to that community also revolved around his family, church and the company. He was a member of Unity Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder and Sunday school teacher.
In Fort Mill, he was a board member of the Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund, Catawba River Task Force, Nation Ford Land Trust and Chamber of Commerce. He served on the York County Accommodations Tax Commission, Success by Six and United Way. As a member of the Fort Mill Rotary Club he was named a Paul Harris Fellow and was the Fort Mill Rotarian of the Year in 1999. Additionally, he was affiliated with Friends of Anne Springs Close Greenway, Good Folks and Boys and Girls Clubs.
He was also a member of the National Recreation and Park Association, 
South Carolina Recreation and Park Association and the American Institute of Park Executives.
In addition to his parents, wife Toni and sons Jason and Ryan, Mr. Rush is survived by three brothers, Matt Rush of Camden, Barry Rush of Orlando, FL., and Scott Rush of Mount Pleasant, and one sister Feryl Rush Holley of Alton, Mo.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. today (Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003) at Unity Presbyterian Church in Fort Mill. Officiating will be Dr. Dan Holloway, Rev. Jeannie Bickett and Dr. Robert Wilkes.
Memorials may be made to the Anne Springs Close Greenway, P. O. Box 1209, Fort Mill 29716; Unity Presbyterian Church, P.O .Box 1267, Fort Mill, S.C. 29716 or American Cancer Society, 500 East Moorehead St., Suite 211, Charlotte, N.C. 28202.
Alexander Sapinsky
LORIS -- Alexander Sapinsky, 76, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2003 at his home following an illness.
Born Feb. 2, 1927 in Mount Carmel, Pa., he was the son of the late Alexander Sapinsky and the late Mildred Nestoriak Sapinsky. Mr. Sapinsky was a retired machinist with Leviton Electronics, and a member of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include: his wife, Sonya Regina Pahulik Sapinsky of Loris, one son, Peter Sapinsky and wife Dawn, of Long Island, N.Y., five daughters; Elizabeth Sapinsky of Queens, N.Y., Kathleen Sapinsky of Loris, S.C., Sonya T. Sapinsky of Arizona, Patricia Sapinsky of Denver, Colo., Christina Sapinsky of Long Island, N. Y.; one sister; Julia Salvia of New Jersey; and five grandchildren. Mr. Sapinsky was predeceased by two daughters Dorothey Sapinsky and Virginia S. Guirgis.
Memorial services for Mr. Sapinsky will be announced by Hardwick Funeral Home of Loris, S.C.
Anna E. Smith
CONWAY -- Anna Edith Smith, 83, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003 at Conway Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel.
Charlie B. Watson
LORIS -- Charlie B. Watson, 91, died, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003. Arrangements will be announced by Leggette-Troy Funeral Home.
Emma W. Keel Crowley
LONGS -- Emma W. Keel Crowley, 56, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at home following an illness.
Survivors include her mother, Geneva Wilson; three children, Emma Mae Keel, James Eric Keel, and Nancy Ann Livingston; seven brothers; three sisters; and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be held 2 p.m. Thursday from Chesterfield Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Latimer's Funeral Home.
Brice Faircloth
MARTINEZ, Ga. -- Mr. Brice Faircloth, 55, entered into rest on Tuesday morning, Nov. 11, 2003, at the Medical College of Georgia.
A native of Longs, S.C., he had resided in the Augusta area since 1981. Mr. Faircloth had retired after 20 years of service, from the U.S. Army at the rank of E-7. During his military career, he served in Korea, Germany, and Beirut, Lebanon and had been assigned to the Secret Service for Presidential Campaign security. He was currently employed at the Savannah River Site, as a Supervisor at DWPF. Mr. Faircloth was a member of the Augusta Harley Davidson Chapter and had participated in many charitable events with other local motorcycle enthusiasts.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Angie Faircloth of Martinez, Ga.; their daughter, Sabrina Jill Faircloth of Athens, Ga.; his mother, Mirella Silvana Faircloth of Longs, S.C.; four sisters, Helen Cook of Loris, S.C., Gloria Pleasant of Indianapolis, Ind., Wanda Doyle of Galivants Ferry, S.C., and Wynonia Chinetti of Longs, S.C.; a sister-in-law, Waltraud Diekmann of Bochum, Germany; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services were held on Nov. 13, from the Chapel of Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 4255 Columbia Road, Martinez, Ga.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 2050 Walton Way, Augusta, Ga. 30904.
Carol Jane James
MARION -- Ms. Carol Jane James, 36, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, after an illness.
Ms. James was born in Marion, a daughter of Jimmy Wayne James and Virginia Hardwick James.
In addition to her parents, Ms. James is survived by her brother, Harry Wayne (Amanda) James, of Mullins.
The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, at Richardson Funeral Home Chapel, burial will follow at Reedy Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19 at the Funeral Home.
Luther "L.J." Montgomery
WAMPEE -- Luther "L.J." Montgomery, 66, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at his home, following an illness.
Arrangements will be announced by Latimer's Funeral Home.
Bessie Alexander
BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Bessie Alexander, 59, formerly of McClellanville, S.C., died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003.
Arrangements will be announced by Wilds Funeral Home.
Henrietta S. Alford
GEORGETOWN -- Henrietta Smith Alford, 77, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003.
Arrangements will be announced by Wilds Funeral Home.
