TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF OLIN DANIEL PRICE, SR., OF BISHOPVILLE AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death of Olin Daniel Price, Sr., from Bishopville at the age of sixty-eight on Saturday, February 14, 2015; and
Whereas, born in Camden, Olin Price was a son of the late Joe K. Price and the late Mae Keller Price, and he was a faithful member of Antioch Baptist Church; and
Whereas, for forty-six years, Mr. Price served the citizens of his community as the owner and operator of Bishopville Parts, Inc.; and
Whereas, dedicated to the needs of his neighbors, he served as a volunteer firefighter for over thirty years and was honored as the 1999 Fireman of the Year; and
Whereas, Mr. Price served on the Bishopville City Council, served as president of the board for Robert E. Lee Academy for four years, and was a member of the South Carolina National Guard; and
Whereas, together with his beloved wife, Shirley Branham Price of Bishopville, they reared two fine children, Lynn Price Daniels of Bishopville and Danny Price of Sumter. They were also blessed with the love of four adoring grandsons: Cody Daniels, Chase Daniels, Dawson Price, and Keaton Price; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the life and legacy of Olin Price and for the example of service and kindness he set for all who knew him. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of Olin Daniel Price of Bishopville and extend their deepest sympathy to his large and loving family and his many friends.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to the family of Olin Daniel Price, Sr.