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George McElveen Obituary

McELVEEN, III, George CHARLOTTE, NC - Mr. McElveen, of Charlotte NC peacefully passed way on November 26th, 2007 at his home after a courageous and inspiring battle with cancer. He was born in Florence, S.C. October 27th, 1948 and remained in South Carolina after receiving his Bachelors of Arts from the University of South Carolina. Mr. McElveen and family moved to Charlotte in 1981 where he was the office manager for Harris Upham and eventually a managing director of Smith Barney Harris Upham. In 1990 he joined Interstate Johnson Lane as Senior Vice President and then became the Chairman and CEO of Sovereign. He returned to Smith Barney in 1998 where he oversaw the expansion of the national retail brokerage. Mr. McElveen is also the founder and General Partner of Springbank Capital, LLC a hedge fund he named after his family's plantation in Kingstree, S.C. Mr. McElveen's accomplishments were not limited to his professional work and it is difficult to separate Mr. McElveen and worldwide amateur golf. He served on many charitable boards such as the Ernest L. Ransome, III Scholarship Programme at the University of Saint Andrews, Scotland. He began his own endowment, named for his mother Ethel Leona Plowden McElveen, for a Scottish resident to attend the university. More recently, through efforts of the University, friends and family, a scholarship for a North or South Carolina resident to attend the University has been created in his name. He was extremely active with the USGA serving as a member of the Library and Museum committee. Mr. McElveen is survived by his wife Mary Olliff McElveen and their children. Terah McElveen Polite and husband Joseph Frank Polite, Jr., G. Ashby McElveen IV and Priscilla Plowden McElveen, as well as his grandchildren: Mary-Kirwin Plowden Polite, Cecilia Warthen Polite, and Joseph Jay Frank Polite, III. Mr. McElveen is also survived by his dear friend and confidante, Stephanie Holmes, as well as numerous friends in Charlotte, across the country and overseas. A private family graveside service will be held in Kingstree S.C. on Friday November 30th. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 28th from 4pm to 7pm in Charlotte at Mr. McElveen's personal residence. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The University of Saint Andrews for the benefit of the George A. McElveen III Scholarship and can be sent to 4201 Congress Street, Ste 175, Charlotte NC 28209. WILLIAMSBURG FUNERAL HOME OF KINGSTREE is assisting the McElveen family with arrangements. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Nov. 28, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for George McElveen

19 Entries

Ed Dennis

December 26, 2007

I regret that I never had the opportunity to meet George's family. I grew up with George in Kingstree, SC. We knew each other from kindergarten. I agree that golf with George was a special event. As a playing partner through high school I was with George when he got his first set of pro clubs "Arnold Palmers". Not only was George gifted as a golfer, he was a gifted human being who followed his own star.

Margo Forrester

November 30, 2007

Dear Ashby - the sad news reached St Andrews very quickly and I also heard of your sad loss from Cathy Tolman. Just to let you know that I'm thinking of you and your family. St Andrews University mourns for you all but lives on in your father's memory.

Margo - University of St Andrews

November 29, 2007

George was a great person. Funny, quick witted and in the face of seemingly dire circumstances, both brave and irreverent. I didn't know him well, but he definately left an impression. I am saddened at his passing. He fought a good fight.

Jane Bottorf Whittemore

November 29, 2007

Dear Mary, Terah, Ashby and Priscilla- I'm thinking about you and remembering the laughter and good times.

Camille Bradford Hugg

November 29, 2007

Mary,
I was so sorry to hear about George. Although I hadn't seen him in years, I will always remember our good times at USC and his passion for Gamecock basketball. You and I were in Chi O together during those great years. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Freddy Felder

November 28, 2007

I knew George at Carolina and although I have not seen him in years, I'll always remember his great personality. Please accept my sympathies.

DONNA PLOWDEN MCCLAM

November 28, 2007

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WHAT A FINE INDIVIDUAL.

Katherine Caldwell

November 28, 2007

Terah-
My thoughts and prayers extend to you and your family~ I am so sorry to hear about your loss.

Kimberly Caldwell Wagner

November 28, 2007

Terah,
We were saddened to hear about the death of your father from Katherine. You and your family are in our prayers. God bless you!

Ted and Kimberly

Greg Scurlock

November 28, 2007

Mary, I am very sorry for your loss. I wish I could have seen George one more time. These things are always said to late.

WAYNE JONES

November 28, 2007

TERAH,
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FFAMILY.

Stella Parrish

November 28, 2007

Dear Mary,
I was so sorry to hear about George. I have many fond memories of out college days at Carolina. You and I were sorority sisters and George and Waco were in Sigma Chi together. Please accept my deepest and heartfelt sympathy.

Richard Hill

November 28, 2007

George and I went to Carolina togeather and I will miss him. Richard Hlll

Charles N. Plowden, Jr.

November 28, 2007

I am deeply sadden to learn of George's death. He will be remembered for his wonderful personality which brought cheer and happiness to those around him.

Bud Moore

November 27, 2007

Mary, you have our heartfelt sympathies and deepest condolences. Please let us know if we can do anything.
Bud and Carol Lynn Moore

Edna Crews

November 27, 2007

George was a dear friend and will be missed.

Carl Everett

November 27, 2007

Golf with George was always a special event, and I'll miss him.

Beverly Alexander

November 27, 2007

Although I never met George personally, his daughter Priscilla and my daughter Kim have remained best friends since high school; Priscilla is considered an addition to my family. Kim always had such wonderful things to say about George, whom she cared for very much. Our very deepest sympathy, love and hugs to you, Priscilla, and to your family.

Love always,
Beverly Alexander & John Brown
Muffin & Ci-Ci Alexander

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