TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF WILBURN SAMUEL CHRISTMAS OF LEE COUNTY 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 that Wilburn Samuel Christmas passed away at the age of seventy-three on Sunday, November 9, 2014, at KershawHealth Medical Center in Camden; and

Whereas, born in Sumter on October 6, 1941, Wilburn Christmas was a son of the late Duncan Christmas and Bessie Bramlett Christmas; and

Whereas, Mr. Christmas served for fifteen years in law enforcement with the Bishopville Police Department and Lee County Sheriff's Department and later worked as a salesman for auto parts stores; and

Whereas, a member of Memorial Chapel Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Mr. Christmas was survived by his beloved wife, Mildred Dubose Christmas; and

Whereas, he was also survived by his fine son, Sammy Christmas of Sumter and his wife, Sheila. He was blessed with the love of four grandchildren: Victoria Bundy, Chad Touchberry, Kellee Christmas, and Ashley Baker. They blessed him with two great-grandchildren, Landon Touchberry and Cale Touchberry; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the life and service of Wilburn Christmas and for the example of 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 Wilburn Samuel Christmas of Lee County 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 Wilburn Samuel Christmas.