Ted Ackley
Ted Ackley was inducted by Larry Nowak
It all started in 1954, in Northern New Your State about two miles from Canada. Ted had recently married and was looking for a winter recreational activity. The choices were limited so he joined the company bowling league. He only averaged 143 that first year but he was hooked. The following season, the league needed a new Secretary and Ted volunteered. Now he was really hooked! This led to six years as Association Manager.
After 25 years of bowling and serving as League Secretary or League President in Maryland, Ted and his wife, Betty, retired to the Grand Strand in 1991. A week after they arrived, Ted was back on the lanes and the following Spring, he was elected Secretary of his league. A position he has held for 30 years. He was soon elected to the Association’s Board of Directors and subsequently served as Association Manager for 6 years. In 2009, Ted was inducted into the Grand Strand Bowling Hall of Fame in the Meritorious Service Category. Although, Ted’s high scores were 286 and 688, he has always admired outstanding bowlers. Over the years, he has successfully nominated 28 bowlers to the Grand Strand Hall of Fame including 21 in the Bowling Achievement Category.
Ted treasures the great friends he has made during his 68 years of bowling. They have deeply enriched his life.
Obituary for Edward Allison “Ted” Ackley
Obituary – Edward A. “Ted” Ackley Edward A. “Ted” Ackley, 96, of the Myrtle Trace subdivision in Conway, died on January 6, 2024, at the Embrace Hospice House after a brief illness. He was born in Colchester, Vermont, on August 7, 1927, the son of the late Ferdinand M. Ackley and Frances Malone Ackley. He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Huntington during World War II. After receiving a degree in Business Administration from Clarkson University, he was employed by the Aluminum Company of America for 14 years in Massena, New York. He retired from Fairchild Space and Defense in Germantown, Maryland in 1991 as a Human Resources Manager after 23 years of service. Ted had a very active retirement focusing on golf, bowling, and community service. He served as President on the Myrtle Trace Home-owners Association for two and a half years and was a Starter/Ranger at the Burning Ridge Golf Course for over 19 years. At the time of his death, Ted was serving as Editor of the News & Views, the Myrtle Trace community newsletter and Secretary for three bowling leagues at Myrtle Beach Bowl. He was inducted into the Grand Strand Bowling Hall of Fame in 2009 and the South Carolina Bowling Hall of Fame in 2022 for Meritorious Service.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Betty H. Ackley of Conway, two sons, Douglas (Nancy) Ackley of Massena, NY, David (Michelle) Harriman of Linden, Virginia, five Daughters, Nansi (Pat) DeRosie of Ontario, NY, Valerie (Dennis) Boccabella of Mt. Airy, Maryland, Suzanne Locascio of Massena, NY, Diane (Willie) Henderson of Lisbon, MD, Melody (Bill) Payne of Hagerstown, MD, 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
A funeral service is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday, January 19, 2024, followed by a visitation at the Trinity United Methodist Church located at 198 Long Avenue, Conway, SC. A celebration of life is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 20 2024, at the Myrtle Beach Bowling Center located at 101 Gray Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Wounded Warrior Project 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300 Jacksonville, FL 32256 or online at www.woundedwarriorproject.org or to Disabled American Veterans, online at www.help.dav.org
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Miriam "Mickey" Addy
Mickey was born in Lexington, South Carolina, the daughter of the Late Annie M. and Russell Landers. AHW was a middle child of a sister Phyllis Bouknight (deceased) and a brother, Russ Landers. She has two children, Sheree’ Buice and Jamie Addy. She is also blessed with four grandchildren and two great grand children.
Mickey began bowling in 1961 and is currently bowling in three leagues. Her highest average is 172, highest game 265 and highest series 668. She has bowled in every Columbia WBA tournament since she began. She has won local association singles, team and high series awards. She has served as President and Secretary of local leagues and is now President of the oldest women’s league in Columbia. Mickey also served on the local YABA Board for two years.
Mickey has bowled in the SCWBA State Tournament for 38 years and the SCWBA Senior Tournament for 8 years.
She has chaired and served on the SCWBA Nominating, Credentials, Tellers and Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms committees many times. She has served as a state and national delegate for 19 years.
She was president of the Columbia WBA for 12 years, 1st Vice President 3 years and a director for 3 years. She is a member of the Columbia WBA Hall of Fame, active Life Member and is the promotional director of the Southeastern Women’s tournament. Mickey also served on the tellers committee for the WIBC National Convention 4 years.
Mickey is warmly welcomed into the membership of the SCWBA Hall of Fame.
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Obituary for Miriam "Mickey" Addy
Lexington – Funeral services for Miriam “Mickey” Addy, 85, will be held at 12:00 pm on Monday, February 18, 2019, at Zion Lutheran Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 12: pm prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 226 Corley Mill Road, Lexington, SC 29072 or the SC Women’s Bowling Association at www.scusbc.org. Mrs. Addy was born October 29, 1933 in Lexington County, SC and passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Annie Mae George and Russell S. Landers. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Mrs. Addy is survived by her son, Jamie Addy of Lexington; grandchildren, Ty Addy, Erin Addy, Britt Dooley, Lauren Hathaway; five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and brother, Russell “Russ” Landers of Lexington. She was predeceased by her husband, James “Sam” Addy and daughter, Sheree A. Buie.
Adrienne Aiken
Adrienne Aiken inducted by her mother and Hall of Fame member Debi Aiken
My name is Adrienne Elizabeth Aiken, and I would say that I was born to bowl. From the age of 3, I started lifting 8-pound milk jugs, comparing them to the weight of my first bowling ball. Now, at the age of 40, I have become even more in love with my game. I am very blessed to be able to have the talent and the support from my family and friends. I have achieved great things in this sport and
involved myself into one never ending goal. From having the best coaching, school, and family, I have become a 3rd generation hall of fame member. Always shoot for the stars, believe in yourself and team is number one. Now, let's go bowl!
Debi Aiken
Debi S. Aiken of Greenville is the daughter of Gene and Vera Stamps of Anderson. She lives with her husband Skip and has two daughters; Adrienne and Nikki, and a granddaughter, Tori, who is four. She has a brother, Rodney, and a sister Nancy, residing in Anderson. Debi owns and operates the Silver Spoon restaurant in Greenville.
Debi has established herself as one of the strongest bowlers in the state and a leader in the bowling community as well. She is an active member of the Greenville WBA and has been a member of the SCWBA for 21 years. Debi has been a Coach of the youth for 12 years, a director of the SCYABA for eight years and has served on the Scholarship and Nominating Committees. The offices she has held are that of President, Treasurer and Director. She has also been Youth Leader Advisor for eight years.
To date, Debi has bowled in 21 SCWBA Championship Tournaments, twenty Greenville WBA Championship Tournaments and one Spartanburg WBA Tournament. Her local association titles include 1991 and 1995 Scratch Team Champion, 1990 All Events Champion, 1990 and 1991 Team USA Qualifier and the 1989 and 1990 Scratch Double Champion. In 1990 she received the Greenville WBA High Series Award and in 1991 The Greenville WBA High Game Award. She finished the Flex Singles League in 1996 with a 200.35 average.
Other titles Debi has received include: GWBA/GGBA City Tournament Scratch Team Champion in 1991 and 1996 and the Scratch All Events Champion in 1993. In the Ladies Turtles Tournament in Augusta, Georgia she was the Scratch Doubles Champion in 1993, in the South Carolina Amateur Championships she was the First Runner Up in 1990 and the winner in 1991. She was the Champion of the World Cup In House Tournament at the AMF Greenville Bowl. She has also left her mark on the South Carolina Scratch Trio League having the High Game of 278 and High Series of 678 in 1992-93 season while in 1995 she came in second place and in 1994 and 1996 she was a member of the league championship team. Her High Games are 275, 276, 278 and 279 and her High Series are 701, 705, 708, 709, 718 and 734. In 1993-94 she received the Annual Award from the Greenville WBA for High Game (279) in the association and in 1995-1996 for the All City Team.
The SCWBA has seen Debi’s work on the Teller’s Committee for three years, chairing it one year; the Credential’s Committee for two years, chairing it for one year; the Assistant Sergeant at Arms one year and the Nominating Committee for one year.
On the Greenville WBA she has served on all the committees heading the Special Projects Committee for two years and raising $2,000.00 each time to benefit the BVL and the Boys Home fo the South; headed the committee that set up the by-laws for the Greenville WBA Hall of Fame and she organized two travel leagues in the Greenville area. Debi is a born leader – active in every aspect of bowling. She devotes most of her time in bowling to helping and participation. She has improved her bowling skills 200% over the past three years.
Debi has been honored by the Greenville WBA, receiving Life Membership in 1990 and induction into their Hall of Fame in 1993.
Debi has an avid interest in all facets of bowling and proves it daily. Her many accomplishments both on and off the lanes make her worthy for the South Carolina Women’s Bowling Hall of Fame.
Congratulations Debi, we welcome you.
Julia T. Droze
Julia Droze has been dedicated to youth bowling over the last 20 years. During that time she has served in many capacities. In the Greater Charleston Association, she has served as president, vice president , sergeant-at-arms and has chaired all committees.
At the state level, she has served on the SCSYABA Board of Directors as Sergeant-at-Arms (for the last 4 years) and as a director. The committees she has chaired include the jamboree, legislative and nominating. She has also been a site director for the Coca-Cola Youth Bowling Championships State Tournament for the Girls’ Handicap, Girls’ & Boys’ Scratch Divisions.
As a certified coach instructor in the American Junior Bowling Congress and the Young American Bowling Alliance, Julie has coached for 19 years, 16 as head coach. She has been involved with Super Bowl Saturday where her bowling center was tops in their lane bed category. Julie also serves as the State Director of Bowling for Special Olympics and is the state instructor. Other beneficiaries of Julie’s work for youth bowling include high school and Baptist College PE classes, parks and playgrounds, and she formed bowling leagues for patients of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Julie’s hard work has been recognized by MDA, Special Olympics and Big Brothers-Big Sisters organizations. Julie also started the first Big Brothers-Big Sisters bowl-a-thon in Charleston. Junior Achievement is another organization with which she has served.
Julie is an avid league bowler (having held all league offices) and is currently secretary/treasurer of her mixed league. She is also a member of the Charleston Women’s Bowling Association Board of Directors currently serving as association secretary. Julie has served on all CWBA committees and she is also a lane inspector. She is a member of the Charleston WBA Hall of Fame and the local and national 600 Club.
Julia and her husband Errol are the proud parents of daughter Sheryl Robinson and grandparents of Kaitland Denise, age 4, and Karson Reise, age 2.
Julie is very dedicated to the sport of bowling and continues to promote bowling to everyone she meets. She supports bowling as an Olympic sport and has worked on that initiative.
Obituary for Julia Truett Droze
Julia Truett Droze Goose Creek – Julia “Julie” Truett Droze, 75, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, wife of Errol A. Droze, died December 9, 2017. Her graveside service will be held Wednesday, December 13, 2017 in Riverview Memorial Park, 3715 Azalea Drive at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTHWOODS CHAPEL, 2180 Greenridge Road. Julie was born March 6, 1942 in Savannah, Georgia, daughter of Gladys Priester Truett and the late James D. Truett, Jr. She was active in the community and served as secretary for the Charleston Women’s Bowling Association and as a volunteer for a youth bowling organization in Goose Creek. For many years she helped with Special Olympics. She was also a member of Starcraft Campers Club and the VFW Post 5091 Ladies Auxiliary. She will be dearly missed by her husband of 48 years, Errol; daughter, Sheryl Robinson (Gene); three grandchildren: Karson Robinson, Kaitland Mullins (Jay), Joshua Brown, all of Goose Creek; mother, Gladys Truett of Summerville; and one great-grandchild on the way. She was preceded in death by her brother, James D. Truett III. Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the charity of ones choice. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston
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Published in Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 10 to Dec. 11, 2017.
Howard Glimpse
Howard became involved in the working end of bowling in 1975 as a coach with the youth. His enjoyment with the youth activities, tournaments and awards programs drew attention from the adult board. An invitation to visit the men’s board during a reformation meeting and he was “hooked”. He was appointed to their Board in September, 1978. Serving on various committees, his managerial talents were immediately recognized. He was elected 1st Vice President in 1979, moving up to the President’s chair in 1980, holding that position until 1982. Before work commitments took him out of state, he was instrumental in establishing the sun Fun Classic Tournament which enjoyed a ten year run in Myrtle Beach.
Following a one year hiatus, Howard returned to the Grand Strand and was re-appointed to the Board in May 1983, and immediately appointed to 2nd Vice President. Howard then became active on the state level by attending meetings and jamborees. In 1985 he was again elevated to the presidency of the local association, holding that position until 1990.
Howard was a working “hands on” president, actively participating in all functions of the association. He graduated from a CLJW held in Myrtle Beach and became one of the first Certified Lane Inspector of this association. He was very active in forming a bowling council and working with the YABA. He was the creator of our YABA Scholarship Fund, providing a $1,000.00 grant each year to a deserving youth bowler. In 1986 he attended his first LAOTC, a regional in Jacksonville, FL. Howard was rewarded for his diligent efforts being honored as only the second in his association to receive the Director of the Year Award. He was also honored to be one of the first two inductees into the Grand Strand Bowling Hall of Fame.
His leadership of the Grand Strand Bowling Association was instrumental in his association receiving the ABC Service Award in 1985, the Five Year Service Award in 1990, the Ten Year Service Award in 1995 and the coveted ABC President’s Award of Merit in 1996. He was selected by his association to attend the ABC Conventions and accept two of these awards; the first and the Ten Year Award.
In 1986 his presence became more prevalent as he was elected Lower District Director of the SCSBA. One of his first duties was assisting with the 1986 SCSBA Tournament, hosted by the Grand Strand. To this date, that is the largest SCSBA Championship Tournament in number of teams (494). For the 1993 Jamboree Howard initiated a raffle to bring a Bowling Ambassador to assist the SCSBA Hall of Fame presentations and ceremonies. He worked many hours and aggressively promoted the State Seniors Tournament by the Grand Strand. In 1989 Howard was elected 3rd Vice President of the SCSBA, moving up the ladder to the President’s chair in 1992. For his contributions to the SCSBA he was elected Life Member in 1993.
Howard is a leader, deserving of membership in the SCSBA Hall of Fame.
Died in 2007
Mary Thompson
Mary Rebekah Garvin Thompson was born April 24, 1914 in Beaufort County, South Carolina to Judge Johnnie R. and Carolyn Crosby Garvin. She is a direct descendant of Alexander Hamilton. Mary’s husband, Herman Charles Thompson is deceased.
Mary is a retired Civil Service Procurement Officer who went on working as a substitute teacher for 3 years. She is a member of “Who’s Who” in American Junior Colleges having received several awards in journalism as copy editor and reporter on college campus newspapers. As a student Mary was recognized with high honors at junior college graduation for outstanding merit and accomplishments.
Mary holds many honors such as Life Member of the Charleston Rifle Club Women’s Auxiliary and Member of the Fleet Reserve Association for 18 years. She served 27 years as manager and president of Women’s Southeastern Tournament, served as Certified Coach and Instructor for Charleston JBA, President of Charleston JBA for seven years, initiated the scholarship program for graduating seniors through the AJBC and BPAA. She served as President of the South Carolina Junior Bowling Association as well.
Mary has been a member of the Charleston WBA for approximately 47 years where she is a Life Member and was inducted into their Hall of Fame. On that board she has served as President, Vice President and Director. Mary was on the original nominating committee for forming the South Carolina Women’s Bowling Association. She was also a director on the state board for five years and served as Historian. Mary has also represented the state association in the WIBC Senior Tournament. She has been an active supporter for the Bowler’s Victory Legion and has received several citations from the Veteran’s Hospital for her (volunteer) work with the bowling program.
Mary is a dedicated and loyal bowler, health permitting, and she continues to promote the game of bowling. This fine lady has touched many women bowlers. Her loyalty and love for the game cannot be adequately expressed in words alone. Her “records” speak for themselves, and qualify her for this honor, into the South Carolina Women’s Bowling Association Hall of Fame.
Congratulations Mary, we welcome you.
Jackie Cox
Jackie began coaching in 1957 (over 40 years ago) and became a certified coach instructor in 1962. She served 8 years as the secretary of the Pensacola (Florida) Junior Bowling Association and along with her husband, Harold, helped to establish the Pensacola and State of Florida Junior Associations. Jackie then returned to the Charleston area and served on the YABA Board for 17 years in various capacities. She has also been involved in the Charleston Women’s Bowling Association for 15 years serving as 1st Vice President and Chairman of the Charleston Bowler’s Cookbook committee. She is a member emeritus of the Charleston Women’s Bowling Association. Her greatest contribution to youth bowling has been the training she and her husband Harold have given to numerous volunteers as Instate Instructors for 15 years.
She is also a pretty good bowler with a high game of 268 and 648 high series. Her teams have also finished first in the Charleston WBA City Tournament.
Jackie and her husband, Harold, have three children and six grandchildren who have all been involved in bowling.
Died 10-23-2017
Raymond Doan
Ray has served youth bowling in Charleston for over 29 years by holding the positions of President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, and Youth Leader Advisor. He has been the Tournament Director for the Association Championship tournament and initiated the Travel League and Roll-offs between the Military Bowling Centers in Charleston. Ray has been certified as an AJBC and YABA coach which he applies to his “seniors” leagues. The Charleston YABA has benefited from Ray’s expertise a few times when the records were in jeopardy. Ray is also a Life Member of the Greater Charleston Bowling Association having served as President, Vice President and on various committees. The seniors are keeping Ray busy now as league secretary/treasurer.
Ray is Co-advisor of the Youth Leaders with Dorothy Collins (his “Mom”) which keeps them on the road with the Timothy Spencer Rice (TSR) Tournaments. He also helps at the state Coca-Cola Youth Bowling Championships each year.
Ray and his wife, Mildred, reside in North Charleston and are the proud parents of three sons: Raymond (42), Byron (31) and John (30). They have four grandchildren: Byron, Jr. (8), Kelsey (5), Clark (3) and Michaela (1). Ray is also active in his church where he serves on the Senior Council and the XYZ (Xtra Years of Zest) group. He helps to plan tours, get-togethers, trips and other activities for these special seniors.
Larry D. Meredith
Larry is a quite mannered bowler, who goes about his job with little or no fare. He is very dedicated to the sport and devotes a large amount of time to the game. Personality, Leadership and Dedication are those which reflect very highly on our sport. He is a credit to the game of Bowling.
Larry’s bowling history began in 1959 while still in High School (Seneca, SC). His first ball was a strike and first game was 101. He has gotten a little better, bowling in two leagues with averages between 205 and 213. His high series has been 761 and high game of 288. Larry’s leadership experience began while being stationed in Etain, France with the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the Eastern France City Association in 1963-1967. He was the Secretary/Treasurer of a Singles Scratch League with six (6) squads each week and made payoffs every week. Larry was part time manager of a bowling center for a short time while in France.
Larry has been a member of the Greater Greenville Bowling Association since 1976. He served as Director, Vice Presidents, President, and was selected to be a member of the Greater Greenville Bowling Association Hall of Fame in 1988 and is still devoting his time to the bowlers of Greenville. He is a member of the SBA Board of Directors and an advisor to the “250” Masters Club in Augusta.
Larry loves the game of bowling and continues to devote most of his time to the game. He worked for three years as a mechanic at AMF Greenville Bowl. Larry was a member of the PBA for two years and was elected as “SCSBA” Tournament Manager. (He gave up his membership in PBA to devote all of his time to both “SCSBA” Tournaments and to the bowlers of the State of South Carolina.
Bowling is a major part of Larry’s life. Larry met his wife of 23 years, (Jane) at Star Lanes in Greenville. Larry’s and Jane’s children, Carri and Adam were both recipients of the Greenville YABA Scholarship of $1,000 each. It was a thrill for Larry in 1992 to attend the State/Provincial Leaders Training Program in Greendale, Wisconsin and make the tour of Bowling Headquarters.
Larry’s many accomplishments on the lanes, his fulfillment of the officer’s of Leagues, Local Association, and “SCSBA”, his compassion, dedication, and love of the game are very impressive.
I can think of two recent examples that illustrate his compassion and dedication to his fellow bowler. One was when he called and invited me (Jim Lynn) to ride with him to Columbia for visitation with the family of a fellow bowler who had passed away. Another wa when his employer required him to spend the week at a training seminar in Atlanta. On Thursday evening he drove back to Greenville to bowl on our team, then drove back to Atlanta on Friday morning.
Larry has always conducted himself with dignity on and off the lanes. He is a very good sport. He always works tournaments, leagues, YABA and assists the Greenville Women’s Bowling Association and the South Carolina Women’s Bowling Association in working all the programs they have going. He always does more than is expected of him. Larry is exactly what you like to see in a South Carolina Hall of Fame member. He is a tribute to our Sport and is well deserving of the honor.
A note from Larry
I would like to give thanks to my wife, Jane. Without her love and understanding I would not have been able to give my time so freely to the bowlers of the State of South Carolina. THANK YOU, and I love you very much.
Obituary:
Larry Dean Meredith
February 10, 1943 – March 3, 2022
Larry Dean Meredith, 79, beloved husband of 47 years to Jane Meredith, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022.
Born in Seneca, SC, he was the son of the late Ralph Henry Meredith and Ruth Leopard Meredith Shirley, and step-son to James Y. Shirley.
Larry was a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran who was stationed in France and served in the Vietnam Era. Having retired from Bradshaw Automotive Group, he worked as a mechanic his entire career. He loved bowling and held various positions of the Men’s Local, State, and Senior Bowling Leagues for many years and ran the tournaments for the State and Senior Associations. He enjoyed fishing, was an avid Gamecock fan, and above all, cherished spending time with his family. Mr. Meredith was a member of the former Bethel United Methodist Church.
In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by daughters, Dawn Meredith Primm, and Carri Meredith Burgess (Josh); son, Adam Dean Meredith (Wanda); grandchildren, Lauren Hale, and Kiley, and Katelyn Meredith; great grandchildren, Lennox, Alaina, and Ashtyn Hale; brothers, Gene Meredith (Sheryl), and Ron Meredith (Linda); sister, Pat Morrow (Troy); and numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.
A visitation will be held Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Northwest, with a funeral service to follow at 1:30 p.m. in the Northwest Chapel. Burial will be held in Graceland Cemetery West.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes.org.
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Carl Simmons
Carl has been an ABC sanctioned bowler for 38 years. He was elected to the GCBA (Greater Columbia Bowling Association) as a Director in 1984. he served as the 4th Vice President in 1987-1988, 2nd Vice President in 1989-1990, and 1st Vice President in 1991-1992. He was elected President in 1993 and still serves in that capacity. He was elected as a GCBA Life Member in 1994, and was elected to the GCBA Hall of Fame in 1997.
During these years Carl attended LAOTC seminar at ABC headquarters in Greendale, WI. He also attended a Certified Lane Inspection Workshop and received his certification. He has attended four ABC conventions as a GCBA delegate and one ABC convention as a SCSBA delegate.
Carl was elected as a Director to the SCSBA in 1987 and was Director of the Year in 1991. He was elected as SCSBA President in 1996 and received life membership in 1997. He was inducted into the SCSBA Hall of Fame in October 1998.
Carl has always worked to help promote the sport of bowling and has striven to obtain better harmony between the center managers and the local associations. He also has worked for better rapport between the local associations and the state association.
Died in 2001.
Ellen Smith
Ellen was born and lived in Anderson all her life with the exception of three years during World War II. Then her family moved to Panama City where her father worked as a welder in a shipyard. She and her family moved back to Anderson and Ellen graduated from Anderson High School in 1952. Ruth Whitfield was Ellen’s friend all through Junior and High School. Both were active in school sports and also, after they were married. Ellen married her high school sweetheart and has been blessed with four daughters and six grandchildren.
With the encouragement of Ruth Whitfield, Ellen started open bowling in 1962. She became a sanctioned bowler in 1964. Also, was elected to the Anderson WBA Board of Directors, serving first as a director, Sgt-At-Arms, 1st Vice President and as President for three years. Ellen was instrumental in forming the bowlettes league which is still bowling at AMF Anderson Lanes.
In 1970 Ellen and Family moved to Greenville. She was able to bowl for only a year there because of illness in her family. While living there, she formed the Playgirls league, which is still bowling today. Then, in the year of 1974 the family moved to Columbia. She became very active in the Columbia WBA.
Ellen was elected to the Columbia WBA Board of Directors soon after moving to Columbia. She was very fortunate in having the endorsement and guidance of Laura Browne, Ruth Whitfield, Vera Harris, Janice Johnson and Barbara Payment, as she became more involved in the administrative aspect of bowling.
After moving to Columbia, Ellen became friends with Shirley Wessinger, CWBA Secretary and 1st Vice President of SCWBA. She has worked many state tournaments with Shirley, when the work was done manually, without the aid of computers. Ellen was elected to the SCWBA Board of Directors in 1983. She was helpful to J.C. Williamson in forming the Seven Point Scratch league at Major League Lanes in Columbia. This league is also still bowling.
Ellen is currently 1st Vice President of the Columbia WBA, director on the SCWBA Board of Directors and a Southeastern Tournament Director. She has served all SCWBA committees and has served as chairperson on the South Carolina Jamboree, nominating, calendar, senior tournament, state championship tournament, legislative and awards committees. She has served on and chaired all Columbia WBA committees. She has served as State and National Delegate for many years.
Ellen says the highlights of her bowling years have been bowling on state handicap and scratch championship teams, local championship teams and to have been the Greenville WBA Singles Champion the last year living in Greenville. Also, it was a thrill bowling with my oldest daughter in the SCWBA Championship Tournament. Ellen also states “This is one of the greatest thrills and honors of my life being inducted into the SCWBA Hall of Fame.”
Ellen is a grand addition to the “Pioneer” lineup in the South Carolina WBA Hall of Fame.