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Personal
- Born in Pickens County, South Carolina
- Married to Lillie U. Wakefield of Anderson, SC
- One son Bowen II, Matthews, NC
- Daughter: Deborah Vines of Sanford, FL
- Daughter: Christy Cunningham, Atlanta, GA
- Three (3) Grandchildren
Education
- Pickens County Training School
- Sterling High School, Greenville, SC
- South Carolina State College, AB Degree
- New York University, MA Education
- George Peabody College for Teachers
- Clemson University
- The University of South Carolina
Teaching Experience
- First Black Principal in Anderson, SC
- Teacher and Guidance Counselor, Second Ward High
School, Charlotte, NC
- Teacher and Guidance Counselor, C.A. Johnson High
School, Columbia, SC
- Field
Work, Utopia Children’s Center, New York
City
- Principal, Westside High School, Anderson, SC
Military Service
- World War II, U.S. Army Liaison Section 599th Field
Artillery
- 92nd Division, European Theatre in support of the
342nd , Japanese/American Unit
- Battles: Arno River Crossing, North Appenies, and
Po Valley, Italy
Social and Civic Organizations
- Life Member of NEA
- 1962-1969 Served as Treasurer of the Anderson County
Teachers Federal Credit Union
- President of Bi-County Investment Corporation
- Vice President of the Anderson County Educators Federal
Teachers Credit Union
- Member of Gamma Gamma Lambda Chapter of Omega Fraternity
- Served Fifteen (15) Years on the Anderson County
Board of Voter Registration
- Served Six (6) Foothills Community Foundation Board
- Trustee Emeritus of Anderson Memorial Hospital
- 1st Minority Member of the Chamber of Commerce
- Member
of the Salvation Army Boy’s Club
Special Interest
- Reading
- Listening to Classical Music
- Attending Concerts, Sporting Events
- Fishing and Hunting
- Gardening and Orchard Farming
- Working with young people in all areas of civic and
social life
Hobbies
- Golf
- Avid Football and Basketball fan
Present Activities
- Deacon at St. Paul 1st Baptist Church
- Active in many phases of the church, also a member
of the church choir
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