Marion Pinckney Carnell
Marion Pickney Carnell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
| In office 1961–2002 | |
| Preceded by | John W. Drummond |
| Succeeded by | Michael Pitts (politician) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 8, 1928 Ware Shoals, South Carolina |
| Died | November 22, 2012 Laurens, South Carolina |
| Spouse | Sara Moore |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | Grocer |
Marion Pinckney Carnell (March 8, 1928 – November 22, 2012) was an American politician and businessman. From 1961 to 2002, he served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 14th District.
Post-legislative service
[edit]In 2004, Carnell was named to the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission.[1]
Honors and awards
[edit]- Marion P. Carnell Learning Center - Lander University[2]
- Marion P. Carnell Library, Piedmont Technical College, Greenwood campus[3]
- Carnell-Drummond-Mays Dinner - Greenwood County Democratic Party[4]
- Marion P. Carnell Bridge[5]
- Marion P. Carnell Award[6]
- Ware Shoals Schools Hall of Fame 2023[7]
Personal life and death
[edit]Carnell died at age 84 in Laurens. Pallbearers at his funeral included Michael Pitts (politician), John W. Drummond, Floyd Nicholson, Nick Theodore and David H. Wilkins.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Marion Carnell Elected to SCDOT Commission". info2.scdot.org. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "A Tribute to Marion P. Carnell 1928 - 2012". www.lander.edu. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Library and Learning Resources | Piedmont Technical College". catalog.ptc.edu. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Carnell, Drummond, and Mays". Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Marion P. Carnell Bridge Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Rep. Clyburn wins first Marion Carnell award community support". Post and Courier. 2013-03-05. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Ware Shoals Schools Hall of Fame: Class of 2023". www.gwd51.org. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Obituary information for Marion Pinckney Carnell". www.blythfuneralhome.com. Retrieved 2024-12-11.