A senate RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF EDWARD PRESSLEY AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Edward Pressley on January 21, 2023; and

Whereas, a native of Nesmith, Mr. Pressley was born on September 22, 1938 to parents Lawrence and Laura Pressley; and

Whereas, Mr. Pressley received his education in the Williamsburg County School system. After school, he moved to New York for a short time and then returned home to help run the family farm and care for his mother. He was employed by Oneida Mills in Andrews for many years. Before retiring, Edward owned and operated a successful barbershop; and

Whereas, a civic leader, Mr. Pressley assisted many people in the community with home maintenance, counseling, transportation, and financial support. He was a man of many talents. Most importantly, his passion was cooking and feeding his friends and family, who would often stop by to eat from his endless pot of food; and

Whereas, in his free time, Mr. Pressley enjoyed being a father figure to many of the young men in the community and took great pride in being there to offer support and advice; and

Whereas, Mr. Pressley was preceded in death by his loving wife, Queen Esther Cooper, and his eldest daughter, Yvonne; seven siblings, Samuel, Keeler, Bishop Arthur L., Emma, Sarah, Daisy, and James; and

Whereas, Mr. Pressley leaves to cherish his memory his devoted children, Edward (Tony) Pressley (Anne), Alveretta (Kendall) Mobley, Delaware and Nikki Hurd; fourteen grandchildren, Alva (Hoyt), Aundra (Akeisha) Terrence, Chimere, Kanesha, CJ, James, Amiber, Megan, Jhurell, Branden, Jalen, Skylar and KJ; seven great-grandchildren, B.J., Jordan, Amara, London, Logan, Kensley and Kyler; one godson, Raymon Burgess; one sister, Evelena Carter; one brother, Lawrence (Mary) Pressley; three sisters-in-law, Costella Pressley, Janie Burgess (Mack), and Ruth Atkins; three brothers-in-law, Clifton Cooper (Elizabeth), Will Cooper, and Paul Miller; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and dear close friends. He will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express profound sorrow upon the passing of Mr. Edward Pressley and extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Edward Pressley.

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