Gone Too Soon. Stuart Fortune Williams #Tryonnc

Stuart was a regular at class reunions. Here he is supporting his Gamecocks.

From Facebook:
Toma Neal  Just returned from Stuart’s funeral service. I didn’t get to speak to several former students, that I recognized, due to rain.
I remember this about Stuart. We were living in the valley at the time. Stuart was about 10 or 11 years old. Stuart was taking a short cut through our yard, on his way to visit his cousins Sam and Rhonda. I told Elmo I was going to ask him not to go across our yard. Elmo’s reply “do not say anything to his future quarterback”. As you know he did become a quarterback for Tryon Tigers.


And he led the team to an 8-2 record (both losses were by one point). For his efforts he was recognized at the All Sports Banquet:






Stuart's 8th Grade Class (Chris Johnson's)

Obituary for Stuart F. Williams

Stuart F. Williams, 66, of Boiling Springs, SC, died Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born May 11, 1953, in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Boyce and Ruth “Jo” Williams.

Mr. Williams was a graduate of East Carolina University and the University of South Carolina where he earned a Pharmacy Degree. He was employed with St. Luke’s Clinic and a member of Cudd Memorial Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Gaskins Williams; sons, Stuart Williams Jr. (Mary Amanda) of Irmo, SC and Jason Williams (India Phibbs) of Boiling Springs, SC; grandson, Grayson Williams; and sister, Michelle Bolick (Frank) of Boone, NC.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Thursday, January 2, 2020, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1300 Fernwood-Glendale Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29307, by The Rev. Ronnie Norris.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 156 Milestone Way Suite A, Greenville, SC 29615; or Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.

The family is at the home.

Floyd’s North Church Street Chapel

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Remembering Coach Neal #tryonnc

As most of you know by now, Coach Neal passed away early Wednesday morning. He had been in declining health for several years. It is hard to say what the impact he had on the youth of Tryon was, because the values he instilled will be helping children and grandchildren for many years to come. I made some brief comments in this piece from 2010 about the 1970 football team, but I cannot overstate what he has meant to Tryon High School.

Elmo F. Neal 

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Spartanburg, SC- Elmo F. Neal, 87, husband of Toma Austin Neal, died Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at his home. Born in Summerville, SC, Elmo was a son of the late Peter J. and Mary Dunning Neal. He was a graduate of Summerville High School, received his Master’s Degree from Western Carolina University, and was a World War II Veteran serving in the Navy. Elmo was principal, head coach, and a teacher at Tryon High School, in Tryon, NC, and served the Polk County school district in various capacities for over 30 years. He also taught and coached at Hart County High School in Hartwell, Georgia. Elmo was also a member of the Catholic Church of Jesus Our Risen Savior in Spartanburg, SC. He will always be remembered for living his faith, loving his family, and his loyalty to his profession.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, DeWanda (David W.) Dyson, of Spartanburg, and D. Austin Neal of Austin, TX; grandsons, D. Andrew Dyson, and Jared A. Dyson of Spartanburg; a brother, George P. (Joann) Neal of Atlanta, Ga; sisters, Trudy Flannagan of Madison, Wisconsin, and Mary Thomas Neal of Charleston, SC; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ellen Harrelson.
Pall bearers are: Steve Massey, Bill Metcalf, Ken Sanford, Glenn Thompson, Lewis Crissone, Sonny Lankford, Bob Gregg, Anson Merrick, Newt Raff, and Bill Brock. All former players are asked to serve as Honorary Pall Bearers. His players want everyone to know that he was and will always be known as “Coach”.
The family will received friends on Saturday, February 1st, 10:30am, at Jesus Our Risen Savior Catholic Church.
A funeral mass will follow at 12:00noon in the sanctuary.
Burial will be held in Mountain View Cemetery, North Ave, Greer, SC 29651.
The family is at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catholic Church of Jesus Our Risen Savior, 2575 Reidville Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29301; Covenant Baptist Church, 200 Evangel Road, Spartanburg, 29301, and Piedmont Hospice, 209 Riverside Ct, Greer, SC 29650.

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