A concurrent RESOLUTION

 

To request the Department of Transportation name the intersection of United States Highway 78 and Mallard Road in the Town of Jedburg in Dorchester County "Herman Elroy Muckenfuss Memorial Intersection" and erect appropriate signs or markers at this location containing these words.

 

Whereas, devoted husband and father, successful businessman, workaholic, storyteller, Southern gentleman- all are terms used to describe Herman Elroy Muckenfuss of Jedburg. Life wasn't always easy for this humble servant. Born in Charleston on November 6, 1942, to Adam David and Estelle Stack Muckenfuss, his widowed mother moved Herman and his seven siblings to Jedburg to be surrounded by her family; and

 

Whereas, he graduated from Summerville High School in 1961 and entered the military, serving two years in the United States Army. Returning home, he began working for Seaboard Railroad. His habit of working a dawn-to-dusk schedule started young in life and continued until his health declined. An astute businessman, he owned and operated a number of establishments, and went on to become a pillar of the Jedburg and Summerville communities which he supported throughout his life; and

 

Whereas, an avid storyteller, he could hold an audience captive for hours telling stories most had heard before, but with new life and adventure as he retold them with his remarkable sense of humor and wit. He also had a passion for old cars or "street rods." He owned several over the years and took great pride in each one of them; and

 

Whereas, a true Southern gentleman, Muckenfuss met everyone with a smile and a firm handshake, and he always said, "yes ma'am and yes sir." He was generous, considerate, and concerned about the wellbeing of those around him. He truly set a wonderful example for his family on how to live one's life and how others should be treated. His background was humble, yet he never dwelled on his success. This was his upbringing; and

 

Whereas, Muckenfuss loved life, and he especially loved his family and friends. The expression, "behind every successful man, there is a woman" certainly was true of Nell D. Muckenfuss, his wife of forty-seven years. Nell was "that" woman and he loved and appreciated her dearly. His love for his children and grandchildren was surpassed only by his love for Nell. Together they raised a son, Todd, and a daughter, Nicole, who blessed them with four grandchildren; and

 

Whereas, an obedient servant to God, Muckenfuss was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Jedburg, the Adult Co-ed III Sunday school class, and the adult choir; and

 

Whereas, Herman Elroy Muckenfuss left his earthly home to be with his Savior on Saturday, January 31, 2015, following a long battle with Alzheimer's. Loved by all who knew him, it is only fitting and proper that this Southern gentleman, who led a life of honesty, kindness, and loyalty, be honored with an intersection in his beloved Town of Jedburg named in his memory. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

 

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, request the Department of Transportation name the intersection of United States Highway 78 and Mallard Road in the Town of Jedburg in Dorchester County "Herman Elroy Muckenfuss Memorial Intersection" and erect appropriate signs or markers at this location containing these words.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation.

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