H 5796

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Bill 5796
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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A house RESOLUTION
TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF
JOSEPH MCCANTS AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY
FRIENDS.
Whereas, many were
deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Joseph McCants at the venerable age
of seventy-eight on August 13, 2026; and
Whereas, the beloved
son of Johnny McCants and Moudina Geiger, Joseph McCants was born on September
23, 1947, in Blythewood; and
Whereas, Mr. McCants
was educated in the Lugoff-Elgin School District. He was a dedicated employee
at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School and St. John Neumann School for more than
forty-five years until his health began to decline in 2023. Mr. McCants was a
faithful member of the Brookland Baptist Church, West Columbia Campus, for many
years; and
Whereas, Joseph McCants
was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny McCants and Moudina Geiger; his
brothers Henry Louis McCants, William McCants, and John Edward McCants; his
sister Hurdesene White; his daughter Titonia McCants-Craft; and his son-in-law
Minister Otis Mckie Jr.; and
Whereas, Mr. McCants
leaves to cherish his memory his partner, Willie Mae Wilson; his children,
Stacey McCants-Mckie, Emily McCants-Lanham (Darrell), Margaret Jeneall Jamison,
Michelle Peay (Shawn), Henry Wilson (Renee), and Timothy Wilson (Kisha); his
sister Clara Hudson; his brothers Woodrow McCants (Renee) and Elijah McCants;
and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He will
be missed. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the
South Carolina House of Representatives,
by this resolution, express profound sorrow upon the passing of Joseph McCants
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.
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