Eugene Proctor Obituary

Eugene Proctor CONWAY, SC - Dr. Eugene Clemson Proctor, age 91, died September 20, 2012, following an illness. Dr. Proctor was born in Conway, South Carolina, a son of the late Clemson and Gussie Elnita Vaught Proctor. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Conway where he had been a deacon and past Chairman, and a Sunday School teacher. He earned an undergraduate degree from Furman University and a postgraduate DDS degree from Emory University. Dr. Proctor was a member of the Board of Trustees at Furman University for 25 years and served as Chairman of the Board for six of those years. He was also a past member and Chairman of the Executive Committee at Furman. Dr. Proctor practiced dentistry in Conway for 40 years and was a member and past President of the Pee Dee Dental Society, member and past President of the South Carolina Dental Association, and a member and past President of the South Carolina Board of Dental Examiners. He served as a delegate to the American Dental Association for six years and was a Fellow of the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists. In 1970, and again in 1972, Dr. Proctor organized and led a delegation of dentists on trips to Europe and the Soviet Union under the auspices of the People-To-People Program, to study dental care abroad. He was accompanied by his wife, Louise, on these trips. Dr. Proctor was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the Dental Corps. He was a member of various community organizations over the years, including the Pee Dee Boy Scout Council, the Conway Chamber of Commerce, and American Legion Post 111. He was also a member of the Conway Rotary Club for 66 years and received the Rotary Distinguished Service Award in 1982. In 2002, Dr. Proctor was elected to the Conway High School Hall Of Fame by the Conway High School Educational Foundation. Dr. Proctor was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Margaret Louise Moffett Proctor. Surviving are three sons: Lawrence Eugene Proctor of Conway, Douglas Carlisle Proctor (Margaret) of Indian Trail, NC, and Scott Clemson Proctor (Sharon) of Murrells Inlet, SC; one daughter, Carol Proctor Skipper (Larry) of Jacksonville, FL; one brother, Dr. Edward LeRoy "Ed" Proctor (Birdie) of Conway; one sister, Dorothy Proctor Foxworth of Georgetown, SC; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and his very special caregiver for many years, Emma Parker. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 22nd at Conway First Baptist Church with Dr. Bob Guffey officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, September 21st from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Memorials may be sent to Conway First Baptist Church, 603 Elm Street, Conway, SC 29526 or to the Eugene C. and Margaret L. Proctor Scholarship Fund at Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville SC 29613. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is serving the family. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 20 to Sep. 21, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Proctor

13 Entries

Jennifer Bullard DeLuca

September 15, 2023

Every time I go to the dentist I think of Dr Proctor....he did put on the best crowns. ....mine lasted almost 30+ years......un heard of today

September 24, 2012

Dr. Proctor was my dentist from age 14 until he retired. I traveled from Louisville, KY for him to do dental check up, etc for the three years I was in Seminary and then from wherever I was serving as pastor until he retire. He was a wonderful man and an outstanding dentist. My dentist today speaks of the good crowns that Dr. Proctor put in my mouth. I am sorry that I was unable to attend the funeral. Our prayers will continue to be with the family.
Aubrey and Lu Anne Floyd
Boiling Springs, SC

PETE HUGHES

September 23, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Ronald Peavy

September 22, 2012

Larry, may God bless you and your family during this time of sadness in your life. Your dad was a great friend and we have many great memories of him. Sorry we couldn't be there for you.

Ron and Pauline Peavy

September 22, 2012

We appreciate his leadership in the formative years of our practices. He was a great inspiration and mentor who helped shape the philosophy of our practice. He was also a kind, clasy witty gentleman who became a great friend to us all.

We are out of town and regrettably cannot return for his funeral. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Sincerely,

Drs. Green, Eckert and Nichols

Carol (Shelley) Fick

September 21, 2012

Larry, Doug, Scott, and Carol, thinking of all of you. May you find peace in all of the wonderful memories you have of your dad. I have so many fond memories of your family at First Baptist, having grown up in the church with you all. God bless!

Ashley Cooper Scott

September 21, 2012

Love to you from your Lake Lure family!

Betty and Bob Squatriglia

September 21, 2012

We are out of town and unable to return for Gene's funeral. Our deepest sympathy to his family. He was a great friend, Rotarian and citizen in our community.To have known Gene Proctor for 35 + years was both a privilege and honor.

David Kersey

September 21, 2012

Larry, I am very sorry to hear about your dad. I didn't really know him, but my father and brothers did. You and I went to school togeather.. The last time I remember seeing you was in Atlanta in the 60's, Again I am sorry about your dad. If there is anything I can do Please let me know.

September 21, 2012

GENE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM - HE AND LOUISE WERE SPECIAL FRIENDS TO US - ALWAYS MAKING US SO WELCOME OVER ALL THE MANY YEARS WE SPENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL THE FAMILY. WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND OUR LOVE FROM HAZEL AND MAC MACLEOD, GIMLI, MANITOBA, CANADA

Wanda Vestal

September 21, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Gene. The world has lost another great giant. I worked for Dr. Ed and know first hand what a kind and gentle soul Dr. Gene was. May God ease your pain with wonderful memories.

Jennifer Bullard DeLuca

September 21, 2012

To the Proctor family,
Your Dad was the best dentist ever! He put my braces on back in the early 70's. My parents drove me from Myrtle Beach to Conway, just because he was the best. Very nice man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Harry Barker

September 21, 2012

Larry and Family: Your dad was a dear friend of my parents and particularly of my dad, Gilbert. I will always remember him as one of the most respected men in our community when I was growing up in Conway. May the God of you Father hold you and comfort you at his passing unto eternal life with Him.

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