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is is On Sunday, July 21, 2002 The Index-Journal, Greenwood, S.C. DEATHS AND FUNERALS Thomas Chiles Dendy, age nearly 79, retired Electrical Engineer, died peacefully at home on Friday 19, 2002 of lung cancer. He had chosen to have no intervention for the malady, a decision which was never son of the late Robert Lites Dendy of Troy (lower County, SC) and the late Zelene Mutelle Sullivan Dendy (native of Mountville, Laurens SC), he was born at the family homestead, historically known as the Troy Hotel and Park Hotel, in the little town (Troy, SC) founded by his great-grandfather Capt. Robert W. Lites.

He was a great of Dr. Thomas Benjamin Dendy, M.D. of Abbeville and great-greatgrandson of Charles Dendy (Il), with whom "Dendy Corner: on the Abbeville Town Square originated. His maternal great-great-grandfather Hewlett Sullivan (1763-1830) represented Greenville District in the S.C. House and Senate, and was an ex officio Trustee of the S.C.

College (now University of S.C.). Mr. Dendy finished Troy Grammar School (7 grades, 2 rooms) and graduated in 1940 from Greenwood (consolidated) High School, Greenwood S.C., at which time the Troy students had to be bussed eighteen miles each way. His extraordinary value as a Registered Professional Engineer lay partly in the fact that he began his multi career as an Electrician's Helper, made his way up to Master Electrician, and worked successfully in the fields of electrical contracting, electrical wholesaling, and electrical drafting. Just prior to entering the Army in August 1943, he was a Journeyman Electrician who basically ran his widowed aunt's Electrical Contracting business.

Overseas his Wartime military service was Corps of Engineers, serving with SHAEF (Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force). At "SHAEF Main" in Versailles, France he was Electrician in charge of both the Trianon Hotel (with all of SHAEF's important departments and high-ranking Officers) and the Villa where Supreme Commander Eisenhower and Deputy Supreme Commander Sir Arthur Tedder had their offices. At "SHAEF in Rheims, France, age 21, he was Chief Electrician over electricians from two other Engineering outfits plus a number of civilian French electricians as they renovated and rewired the boys' technical school where Eisenhower would have his next Headquarters and where, unexpectedly, German Surrender would soon be signed on May 7, 1945. At "SHAEF Main" in Frankfurt, Germany's huge I.G.Farben office building, he supervised electrical renovation of major proportions, with fifty or sixty German electricians under him, none of whom spoke English or French. Still in Frankfurt-am-Main but with SHAEF having disbanded in July 1945, he was, age 22, made Chief Electrician for headquarters Command of USFET (U.S.Forces European Theater) on Nov.

2, 1945. By Nov. 6th he was in charge of eighty-five German electricians and nine G.I.'s. After WWII he became a Master Electrician, then went into Electrical Wholesaling and subsequently Electrical Drafting (with the fine old McPherson Co. of Greenville, where he eventually headed the Electrical Engineering Not until after marriage in 1953, age 30, had he undertaken to become an Electrical Engineer, studying at night through the only source available to him: the very reputable International Correspondence Schools.

A natural in his field, with an enviable, practical background, he had no difficulty in passing the rigid and lengthy examinations to become a Registered Professional Engineer. In 1965-1966 he was the on-site Engineer in charge of electrical constructions when Daniel International Corp. built in Belgium the first fiberglass manufacturing plant on the European Continent (one existed in Sweden but none on the Continent). The electricians held him in high esteem and were the only trade not to strike on that job. From February 1968, for over 3 years, he owned and operated Dendy Engineering Company with his office first in the historic old Masonic Temple Building (where City Hall now stands) and later above the very well-known Carpenter Bros.

Drugstore on South Main Street. He closed the firm to accept a position with Greenville's Daniel Construction Company (later Fluor-Daniel, now Fluor From 1977-1983 he was closely involved with both design and construction of the fabulous King Abdul Aziz Airport, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, working on this project in Saudi Arabia and Essen, Germany (in conjunction with the German firm Hochtief and California's Ralph M. Parsons Beginning in 1979, he was a member of the Greenville County Civil Defense Board until it merged with EMS in 1982. Both professionally and personally, he was most highly regarded. His broad technical and supervisory experience as an Army electrician in England, France and Germany proved an education of inestimable worth and helped greatly to make him a valuable Engineer, especially on -term assignments in Belgium, Germany, and Saudi Arabia but also in his other European contacts.

After twentytwo years with Fluor-Daniel Corporation he retired at the end of May 1993, age nearly 70, with the rank of Principal Engineer. He was widely known as a true Southern Gentleman, a walking encyclopedia, and an authority on the National Electrical Code. Brought up as an Associate Reformed Presbyterian, he was a man of sterling integrity and Christ-like humility. He knew the Bible, he believed it, and he lived it. He was genuine, selfless, peace-loving, and self-sacrificing, with admirable self-control.

As was written of his great-great-grandfather by the latter's pastor, "Help, Lord, for The godly man ceaseth." He is survived by his wife, Jane, whom he had known all his life; a son Jim; a daughter Carolyn, wife of Rev. Leland R. Beaudrot; a son Frederick, his wife Barbara S. Dendy, their son Robert Sharpe Dendy, 13, the only grandchild all of Greenville SC; and the deceased's only brother, Charles Sullivan "Sully" Dendy of Georgia; a niece, Ginger Dendy of Georgia; and numerous cousins. Friends and acquaintances are invited to a Celebration of his Life, with sharing of thoughts and memories, on Saturday, July 27, 12:30 PM in Fluor's Center cafeteria at 100 Fluor-Daniel Drive (enter Fluor-Daniel Drive from Webb Drive).

The service will be led by Dr. Clyde T. McCants, former pastor of the Greenville ARP Church. Please, no children. The family is at the residence, 107 Wedgewood Drive, Greenville, SC, 29609.

Cremation Society of South Carolina, Greenville is serving the Dendy family. Walter L. Cowan Thomas Chiles Dendy GREENVILLE Professional morning, July medical regretted. The elder Greenwood THOMAS DENDY THOMAS DENDY GREENWOOD Walter Linwood "Lin" Cowan, 71. of 105 Fourth widower of Cora Saxton Cowan, died at his home.

Born in Aiken. he was a son of the late Walter Linwood and Aurie McClain Cowan. He was formerly employed with Abney and Greenwood Mills at the Durst, Chalmers and Mathews Plant. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a nephew raised in the home.

Rickey Alexander of McCormick: a sister, Evelyn Cowan Quattlebaum of Raleigh and three brothers, Harry and Charlie Cowan, both of Greenwood and Clarence Cowan of Sumter. Graveside services are at 3 today at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, conducted by the Rev. TODAY IN HISTORY By The Associated Press GREENWOOD COUNTY I Walter Linwood "Lin' Cowan, 105 Fourth Greenwood Irene Goldman Dutton, Morningside, formerly of 616 Old Abbeville Highway, Greenwood LAURENS COUNTY Clara B. Dees, Martha Franks Retirement Center, Laurens SALUDA COUNTY Laura Mae Nicholson, 1862 Denny Highway, Saluda OTHERS IN S.C. Thomas Chiles Dendy, Greenville VISITATIONS TODAY I COWAN, Walter, Harley Funeral Home.

DEES, Clara, 6-8, Gray Funeral Home of Laurens. DUTTON, Irene, 4-5, Blyth Funeral Home. SERVICES TODAY BURRELL, Mary, 3, Greenwood Memorial Gardens Chapel Mausoleum. COWAN, Walter, 3, graveside, Greenwood Memorial Gardens. DUTTON, Irene, 5, Blyth Funeral Home.

FREEMAN, Alberta, 2, Liberty Spring Baptist Church, Edgefield County, I McFERRIN, Emma, 4, Rehoboth United Methodist Church. Visitation is in the social hall after the services. RISH, Hilda, 6, St. Mark Lutheran Church, Prosperity. I SIMMONS, Floyd, 2, Blyth Funeral Home.

PAID OBITUARIES Paid obituaries are published as desiring more information than is funeral notices. Such obituaries Advertising Department at 223-1411. Dees of Newberry; five daughters, Carolyn Swofford of Greenwood, Lanelle Cooper of Colonial Heights, Debora Starnes of Kinards, Bonnie Gresham of Whitmire and Diane Capaz of Augusta, a sister, Barbara Reid of Kinards; 10 grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. Services are at 11 Monday at the Gray Funeral Home Chapel of Laurens. Burial is in the Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Visitation is from 6-8 tonight at Blyth Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Martha Franks Retirement Center, 1 Mar. Franks Drive, Laurens, SC 29360. Gray Funeral Home of Laurens is in charge. Irene Dutton GREENWOOD Irene Goldman Dutton, 95, resident of Morningside and former resident of 616 Old Abbeville widow of Joe Worley Dutton, died July 19, 2002 at Self Regional Medical IRENE Center.

DUTTON Born in Lin- colnton, GA, June 21, 1907, she was a daughter of the late Robert Thomas and Vertie Tullis Goldman. She was retired from Greenwood Mills, Plant after 42 years service. She was a member of Martin's Crossroads Congregational Holiness Church in Lincolnton, GA and attended the First Assembly of God Church in Greenwood. She was also a member of the Greenwood Mills Quarter Century Club and a former member of the Laurel Road Community Club and the Good Neighbor Club of the Old Abbeville Highway. Surviving are two brothers, R.

Quinn Goldman and Paul M. Goldman, both of Greenwood, and a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Dutton was predeceased by four brothers, John W. Goldman, Millard C.

"Buddy" Goldman, Vernon E. Goldman and Colvin Goldman. A sister, Louise G. Edmunds. Funeral services will be conducted 5 PM Sunday afternoon from the Blyth Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.

Cullen Hicks officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be nephews. The family is at the home of Mrs. Vernon Goldman, 608 Old Abbeville Highway and will receive friends at the funeral home from 4 to 5 Sunday afternoon.

The family request that flowers be omitted and memorials made to Shingle Hollow Camp Grounds, Mrs Watson Haynes, 203 Sagewood Road, Greenwood, SC 29646. Blyth Funeral Home is in charge. PAID OBITUARY Laura Mae Nicholson SALUDA Laura Mae Perry Nicholson, 84, of 1862 Denny Highway, widow of J.B. Nicholson died Saturday, July 20, 2002. at Self Regional Medical Center.

Today is Sunday, July 21, the 202nd day of 2002. There are 163 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 21, 1925, the so-called "Monkey Trial" ended in Dayton, with John T. Scopes convicted of violating state law for teaching Darwin's Theory of Evolution. (The conviction was later overturned.) On this date: In 1861, the first Battle of Bull Run was fought at Manassas, resulting in a Confederate victory.

In 1944, American forces landed on Guam during World War II. In 1954, France surrendered North Vietnam to the Communists. In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin blasted off from the moon aboard the lunar module. In 1999, Navy divers found the bodies of John F. Kennedy his wife, Carolyn, and sister-in-law, Lauren Bessette, in the wreckage of Kennedy's plane in the Atlantic Ocean off Martha's Vineyard.

Ten years ago: Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin paid a quick visit to Cairo, where he met with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who said afterward that he'd accepted Rabin's invitation to visit Israel. Five years ago: The USS Constitution, which defended the United States during the War of 1812, set sail under its own power for first time in 116 years, leaving its temporary anchorage at Marblehead, for a one-hour voyage marking its 200th anniversary. One year ago: Street battles raged for a second day in Genoa, Italy, site of a Group of Eight meeting, despite pleas for calm from protest leaders and global summit leaders alike. Today's Birthdays: Jazz musician-critic Billy Taylor is 81. Singer Kay Starr is 80.

Actor-comedian Don Knotts is 78. Movie director Norman Jewison is 76. Actor Paul Burke is 76. Former Attorney General Janet Reno is 64. Actress Patricia Elliott is 60.

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Country singer Paul Brandt is 30. Actor Josh Hartnett is 24. Country singer Brad Mates (Emerson Drive) is 24. Thought for Today: "There is no bigotry like that of 'free thought' run to seed." Horace Greeley, American journalist (1811-1872). requested to accommodate those provided in traditional death and are prepared and billed through our Born in Batesburg, she was a daughter of the late Sealum and Otaclee Snelgrove Perry.

She was formerly employed with B.C. Moore Son and Luke's Department Store. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Jerry Nicholson of Thomson, a daughter, Mrs. Jimmy (Kathryn Willingham of Ninety Six; a brother, Maxcy B.

Perry of Chappells; two sisters, Sandra Mills of Thomson, Ga. and Linda Smith of Saluda; three grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Services are at 2 Monday at Salem Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. M.L. Abercrombie.

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Clara B. Dees LAURENS Clara B. Dees, 78, of the Martha Franks Retirement Center, widow of James "Sonny" Dees died Friday, July 19, 2002. Born in Laurens, she was a daughter of the late Carl "Babe" Baldwin and Cora Garman Baldwin. She was a mother, homemaker.

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