S*1262 Session 112 (1997-1998)
S*1262 Resolution, By Moore
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SINCERE CONDOLENCES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE
SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE TO THE FAMILY AND COUNTLESS FRIENDS OF ONE OF THE
PALMETTO STATE'S MOST PROMINENT AND RESPECTED BUSINESSMEN, FORMER HIGHWAY
COMMISSIONER JAMES HEBER SATCHER, SR., OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY.
05/27/98 Senate Introduced and adopted SJ-9
A SENATE RESOLUTION
TO EXTEND THE SINCERE CONDOLENCES OF THE
MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE TO THE
FAMILY AND COUNTLESS FRIENDS OF ONE OF THE
PALMETTO STATE'S MOST PROMINENT AND RESPECTED
BUSINESSMEN, FORMER HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER JAMES
HEBER SATCHER, SR., OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate were deeply
saddened to learn of the death of James Heber Satcher, Sr., a retired
auto dealer and farmer, on Monday, May 11, 1998, at the Aiken
Regional Medical Center at the age of eighty-eight; and
Whereas, Heber Satcher was born in Edgefleld County on September
28, 1909, and was the son of the late James W. and Ida Ripley
Satcher; and
Whereas, Heber Satcher was a native of Johnston, South Carolina;
He attended the University of South Carolina and graduated from The
Citadel; and
Whereas, as a World War II Veteran, Heber Satcher served his
country ably with the Strategic Forces Unit of the United States Navy
from 1942-1945; and
Whereas, in 1949, Mr. Satcher purchased a Ford dealership in
Johnston and in 1959, he became a Ford dealer in Aiken, where he
remained until 1985; and
Whereas, Heber Satcher was a lifelong member of Johnston United
Methodist Church; a member of the Aiken Rotary Club and as a
Rotarian, he was a Paul Harris Fellow, one of the Rotary Club's
highest honors; and a Shriner with the Almas Temple in Washington
D.C.; and
Whereas, Heber Satcher was elected from the Eleventh Judicial
Circuit to serve as a Highway Commissioner on the South Carolina
Department of Highways and Public Transportation Commission,
1988-1991; and
Whereas, he is survived by two sons, James H. Satcher, Jr., of
Johnston and Benjamin W. Satcher of Lexington; nine grandchildren,
James H. Satcher III, Ben W. Satcher, Jr., Sissey S. Bynum, Lisa
Smith, David S. Satcher, Robert C. Satcher, Sherry Carmean, Katie
Satcher, and Bess Satcher; and nine great grandchildren; and
Whereas, through his intelligence, personality, ability, and vast
experience in business and agriculture, he contributed greatly to the
State of South Carolina; and
Whereas, Heber Satcher was a devoted public servant who gave his
time, talents, and energy without hesitation for the betterment of the
Town of Johnston and Edgefield County; and
Whereas, he was one of the last of the old masters, was a great friend,
and was considered by all who knew him to be a man who loved both
life and people; and
Whereas, we want his family and countless friends to know that they
have our sincerest sympathy and are uppermost in our thoughts and
prayers; and
Whereas, Heber Satcher's death has stunned and saddened the South
Carolina Senate, and he will be deeply missed and mourned for
many, many years. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution,
extend their sincere condolences to the family and countless friends
of one of the Palmetto State's most prominent and respected
businessmen, former Highway Commissioner James Heber Satcher,
Sr., of Edgefield County.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
his family.
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