Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthNov 29, 1924, Campobello, South Carolina [12494]
DeathMar 17, 2013, Landrum, South Carolina [12494]
BurialGreenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1300 Fernwood Glendale Road, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina [12494]
FatherFred BISHOP (1898-1972)
MotherHattie Bess WALL (1898-1973)
Spouses
DeathOct 5, 2010, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina [12493]
BurialGreenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1300 Fernwood Glendale Road, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina [12493]
FlagsUS Military, World War II
FatherCarl Maxwell HUFFMAN Sr. (1894-1960)
MotherElma McVEY (1900-1981)
Obituary Online notes for Mildred BISHOP
3/20/2013
Mildred Bishop Huffman
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Mildred Bishop Huffman, 88, of Spartanburg, beloved wife of the late Carl Maxwell Huffman Jr. passed away peacefully Sunday, March 17, 2013 at the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills in Landrum, S.C.
Mildred was born Nov. 29, 1924 in Campobello, S.C., the daughter of the late Fred and Hattie Bess Wall Bishop.
She is survived by two daughters, Rosalind Huffman of Spartanburg, S.C. and Cynthia Huffman (Greg) Woods of Woodruff, S.C.; two sons, Larry Carl (Debbie) Huffman of Chesnee, S.C. and Richard Paul Huffman of Spartanburg, S.C.; two grandchildren, Stephanie Huffman of Spartanburg, S.C. and Jacob Huffman of Greenville, S.C.; a stepdaughter, Heidi (Stephen) Smith and their three children of Greenville, S.C.; a stepgrandson, Jake Shehan of Greer, S.C. and his daughter, Riley Grace of Simpsonville, S.C.; a brother-in-law, Donald Tysor (Merle) Huffman of Elon, N.C.; nephews, the Rev. David (Elaine) Huffman of Raleigh, N.C., Steve (Nadia) Bishop of Charlotte, N.C., Lynn (Karen) Bishop of Concord, N.C., and Charles E. (Carol) Bishop Jr. of Armonk, N.Y.; nieces, Cathy (Mike) Bullard of Elon, N.C., Susan (Dr. Steve) Bolick of Raleigh, N.C., Patricia (Tracy) Law of Apex, N.C., Sue (Dr. Tilt) Thompkins of Weaverville, N.C., Dr. Catherine (the Rev. Al) Thorne of Colonial Heights, Va., and Alice (Jeff) Moody of Kannapolis, N.C.
Mildred was the last surviving member of her immediate family and was predeceased by two brothers, Dr. Charles Edwin Bishop of Raleigh/Durham, N.C. and Elbert Earl Bishop of Concord, N.C.
She was a strong spirit who valued her faith, family, and friends. She loved and appreciated cooking, gardening, current events, basketball, and family trips to the mountains and beach.
Mildred graduated from Campobello High School, Campobello, S.C. in 1941. She attended Asheville College and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Western Carolina in 1945. She continued
her education attending University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Women’s College of Greensboro, N.C, Furman University in Greenville, S.C., and received her Master of Education degree from Converse College in Spartanburg, S.C. in 1980.
Mildred was a dedicated teacher, inspiring thousands of young students throughout her career of 39 years. She taught grades 4 through 8 at multiple schools in Statesville, N.C., Burlington, N.C., Raleigh, N.C., and retired from Woodland Heights Elementary in Spartanburg, S.C.
She was an active member of First Baptist North Spartanburg and the Upward Bound Sunday School Class. She was a former member of Calvary Baptist Church. She, also, was a member and past president of Beta Sigma Phi, an international service, cultural, and social sorority.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main St., Spartanburg, S.C. 29307. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m., at the Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Dr. Michael S. Hamlet and special friend, Mr. Richard Chapman. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens will immediately follow the service.
The family wishes to express deep appreciation to the many medical and healthcare professionals who supported our journey. In remembrance of Mildred, memorial gifts may be given to the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, 260 Fairwinds Road, Landrum, SC 29356.
The family is at their respective homes.
An online guest register is available at www.floydmor tuary.com
J.F. Floyd Mortuary, Greenlawn Chapel. [12494]
Mildred Bishop Huffman
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Mildred Bishop Huffman, 88, of Spartanburg, beloved wife of the late Carl Maxwell Huffman Jr. passed away peacefully Sunday, March 17, 2013 at the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills in Landrum, S.C.
Mildred was born Nov. 29, 1924 in Campobello, S.C., the daughter of the late Fred and Hattie Bess Wall Bishop.
She is survived by two daughters, Rosalind Huffman of Spartanburg, S.C. and Cynthia Huffman (Greg) Woods of Woodruff, S.C.; two sons, Larry Carl (Debbie) Huffman of Chesnee, S.C. and Richard Paul Huffman of Spartanburg, S.C.; two grandchildren, Stephanie Huffman of Spartanburg, S.C. and Jacob Huffman of Greenville, S.C.; a stepdaughter, Heidi (Stephen) Smith and their three children of Greenville, S.C.; a stepgrandson, Jake Shehan of Greer, S.C. and his daughter, Riley Grace of Simpsonville, S.C.; a brother-in-law, Donald Tysor (Merle) Huffman of Elon, N.C.; nephews, the Rev. David (Elaine) Huffman of Raleigh, N.C., Steve (Nadia) Bishop of Charlotte, N.C., Lynn (Karen) Bishop of Concord, N.C., and Charles E. (Carol) Bishop Jr. of Armonk, N.Y.; nieces, Cathy (Mike) Bullard of Elon, N.C., Susan (Dr. Steve) Bolick of Raleigh, N.C., Patricia (Tracy) Law of Apex, N.C., Sue (Dr. Tilt) Thompkins of Weaverville, N.C., Dr. Catherine (the Rev. Al) Thorne of Colonial Heights, Va., and Alice (Jeff) Moody of Kannapolis, N.C.
Mildred was the last surviving member of her immediate family and was predeceased by two brothers, Dr. Charles Edwin Bishop of Raleigh/Durham, N.C. and Elbert Earl Bishop of Concord, N.C.
She was a strong spirit who valued her faith, family, and friends. She loved and appreciated cooking, gardening, current events, basketball, and family trips to the mountains and beach.
Mildred graduated from Campobello High School, Campobello, S.C. in 1941. She attended Asheville College and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Western Carolina in 1945. She continued
her education attending University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Women’s College of Greensboro, N.C, Furman University in Greenville, S.C., and received her Master of Education degree from Converse College in Spartanburg, S.C. in 1980.
Mildred was a dedicated teacher, inspiring thousands of young students throughout her career of 39 years. She taught grades 4 through 8 at multiple schools in Statesville, N.C., Burlington, N.C., Raleigh, N.C., and retired from Woodland Heights Elementary in Spartanburg, S.C.
She was an active member of First Baptist North Spartanburg and the Upward Bound Sunday School Class. She was a former member of Calvary Baptist Church. She, also, was a member and past president of Beta Sigma Phi, an international service, cultural, and social sorority.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main St., Spartanburg, S.C. 29307. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m., at the Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Dr. Michael S. Hamlet and special friend, Mr. Richard Chapman. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens will immediately follow the service.
The family wishes to express deep appreciation to the many medical and healthcare professionals who supported our journey. In remembrance of Mildred, memorial gifts may be given to the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, 260 Fairwinds Road, Landrum, SC 29356.
The family is at their respective homes.
An online guest register is available at www.floydmor tuary.com
J.F. Floyd Mortuary, Greenlawn Chapel. [12494]
Obituary Online notes for Carl Maxwell (Spouse 1)
10/7/2010
Carl M. Huffman Jr.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Carl Maxwell Huffman Jr., 87, beloved husband and father, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, after a three-year courageous battle with cancer.
Carl was born September 8, 1923 in Burlington, N.C., the son of the late Carl Maxwell Huffman Sr. and Elma McVey Huffman.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mildred Bishop Huffman; two daughters, Rosalind Huffman of Spartanburg, S.C. and Mary Cynthia Huffman (Greg) Woods of Woodruff, S.C.; two sons, Larry Carl (Debbie) Huffman of Chesnee, S.C. and Richard Paul Huffman of Spartanburg, S.C.; two grandchildren, Stephanie Huffman of Woodruff, S.C. and Jacob Huffman of Scottsdale, Ariz.; a brother, Donald Tysor (Merle) Huffman of Elon, N.C.; brothersin-law, Dr. Charles Edwin Bishop of Durham, N.C. and Elbert Earl Bishop of Concord, N.C.; nephews, the Rev. David (Elaine) Huffman of Raleigh, N.C., Steve (Nadia) Bishop of Charlotte, N.C., Lynn (Sharon) Bishop of Concord, N.C., Charles E. (Carol) Bishop Jr. of Armonk, N.Y.; nieces, Cathy (Mike) Bullard of Elon, N.C., Susan (Dr. Steve) Bolick of Raleigh, N.C., Patricia (Tracy) Law of Apex, N.C., Sue (Dr. Tilt) Thompkins of Weaverville, N.C., Cathy (the Rev. Al) Thorne of Colonial Heights, Va., and Alice (Jeff) Moody of Kannapolis, N.C.
Carl was a gentle spirit and a man of strong character. He valued his faith, his service, and his family. He loved and appreciated great literature and the performing arts. Although a private person, many were touched by his quiet strength.
Carl graduated Burlington High School, Burlington, N.C. in 1940, where he played trumpet and French horn in the band and was a member of the National Honor Society. He was awarded an academic scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he worked in the library and was selected by the library committee to serve as esteemed Head of the Federal Documents
Department. He was also an activemember of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. In the middle of his junior year, he was called to serve in the United States Army during World War II. Successful testing resulted in Carl being selected for Army specialized training in medics, basic engineering, and pre-dental. Upon discharge, he returned to UNC and completed his education, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce in 1947. After graduation, he attended dental school at the University of Pennsylvania. He and his family relocated to Spartanburg, S.C. in 1959 and his career as an accountant ended with his retirement from First State Savings and Loan.
Carl was an active member of First Baptist North Spartanburg and the Upward Bound Sunday School class, where he served as Treasurer for many years.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel in Spartanburg, S.C. Officiating will be the Rev. Al Phillips and special friend, Richard Chapman. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens will immediately follow the service.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Friday evening, October 8, 2010 at Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel in Spartanburg, S.C.
The family wishes to express deep appreciation to Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System and to the many doctors, nurses, volunteers, staff, and health professionals who supported our journey.
In remembrance of Carl, memorial contributions may be given to the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, 686 Jeff Davis Drive, Spartanburg, S.C. 29303.
The family is at the home.
An online guestbook is available at www.floydmortuary.com [12493]
Carl M. Huffman Jr.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Carl Maxwell Huffman Jr., 87, beloved husband and father, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, after a three-year courageous battle with cancer.
Carl was born September 8, 1923 in Burlington, N.C., the son of the late Carl Maxwell Huffman Sr. and Elma McVey Huffman.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mildred Bishop Huffman; two daughters, Rosalind Huffman of Spartanburg, S.C. and Mary Cynthia Huffman (Greg) Woods of Woodruff, S.C.; two sons, Larry Carl (Debbie) Huffman of Chesnee, S.C. and Richard Paul Huffman of Spartanburg, S.C.; two grandchildren, Stephanie Huffman of Woodruff, S.C. and Jacob Huffman of Scottsdale, Ariz.; a brother, Donald Tysor (Merle) Huffman of Elon, N.C.; brothersin-law, Dr. Charles Edwin Bishop of Durham, N.C. and Elbert Earl Bishop of Concord, N.C.; nephews, the Rev. David (Elaine) Huffman of Raleigh, N.C., Steve (Nadia) Bishop of Charlotte, N.C., Lynn (Sharon) Bishop of Concord, N.C., Charles E. (Carol) Bishop Jr. of Armonk, N.Y.; nieces, Cathy (Mike) Bullard of Elon, N.C., Susan (Dr. Steve) Bolick of Raleigh, N.C., Patricia (Tracy) Law of Apex, N.C., Sue (Dr. Tilt) Thompkins of Weaverville, N.C., Cathy (the Rev. Al) Thorne of Colonial Heights, Va., and Alice (Jeff) Moody of Kannapolis, N.C.
Carl was a gentle spirit and a man of strong character. He valued his faith, his service, and his family. He loved and appreciated great literature and the performing arts. Although a private person, many were touched by his quiet strength.
Carl graduated Burlington High School, Burlington, N.C. in 1940, where he played trumpet and French horn in the band and was a member of the National Honor Society. He was awarded an academic scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he worked in the library and was selected by the library committee to serve as esteemed Head of the Federal Documents
Department. He was also an activemember of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. In the middle of his junior year, he was called to serve in the United States Army during World War II. Successful testing resulted in Carl being selected for Army specialized training in medics, basic engineering, and pre-dental. Upon discharge, he returned to UNC and completed his education, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce in 1947. After graduation, he attended dental school at the University of Pennsylvania. He and his family relocated to Spartanburg, S.C. in 1959 and his career as an accountant ended with his retirement from First State Savings and Loan.
Carl was an active member of First Baptist North Spartanburg and the Upward Bound Sunday School class, where he served as Treasurer for many years.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel in Spartanburg, S.C. Officiating will be the Rev. Al Phillips and special friend, Richard Chapman. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens will immediately follow the service.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Friday evening, October 8, 2010 at Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel in Spartanburg, S.C.
The family wishes to express deep appreciation to Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System and to the many doctors, nurses, volunteers, staff, and health professionals who supported our journey.
In remembrance of Carl, memorial contributions may be given to the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, 686 Jeff Davis Drive, Spartanburg, S.C. 29303.
The family is at the home.
An online guestbook is available at www.floydmortuary.com [12493]