William Hamilton Crenshaw
William Hamilton Crenshaw was the seventh child and third son of Martha (Mattie) Forence McCay (b.4-15-1884 d.8-12-1965) and Matthew Lee Crenshaw (b. 1-28-1887 d.9-11-1950).
He was born in Red Hill, Franklin County, Georgia.
Bill, as he was called, graduated from Pendleton High School, Pendleton, South Carolina in 1939.,br> He attended Clemson College before going into the U.S. Army.
He served as a Sergeant in the 9206 Technical Service Unit of the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II.
Pendleton High School Picture of 1939
Bill was married to Mary Belle Stanton on March 1, 1944. They had two children:
September 14, 1939, an article and picture in The Greenville News shows Daddy as a
Clemson Freshman receiving the inevitable "shave" to become a "Rat".
View this picture of Banks McFadden, Clemson football player shaving his head!
"Rat" Picture 1939
After managing Crenshaw's Grocery store on Greenville Street, Pendelton, S.C, Daddy went to work for Life Insurance Company of Georgia for almost 10 years before he died. I remember going on his "route" with him and helping collect from his customers. He made President's Club in 1964.
Daddy had a love of God and you could always find him being a servant in his church.
He was a member of Pendleton Methodist Church and Pendleton Lion's Club.
In his many papers I found copies of letters that shows his love and concern for his fellow man. Most of these letters were written to the Social Security Department or Congressman trying to help his neighbors who were in need. I am pleased to say that he was almost always successful.
Thanks for letting me share with you my father. If you have any comments or maybe
you new him please email me.
Janice
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