William Argraves Obituary

William Scott Argraves JOHNS ISLAND - William Scott Argraves, 58, of Johns Island SC, left this world to be with his heavenly Father on Sunday May 11, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on January 30, 1956 in Shelton, CT, he was the son of Margaret Ferrucci and Lawrence Argraves. Scott was the husband of Kelley McTigue Argraves of Gaithersburg MD. They have two daughters, Jenna Margaret and Livia Shae from their 22 years of marriage. Scott graduated from University of Connecticut and received his Ph.D. in Cellular and Developmental Biology in 1985 followed by a post-doctoral position at La Jolla Cancer Research Foundation/Sanford-Burnham Medical/Research Institute, La Jolla, CA. During his 26-year career he held faculty positions at American Red Cross and the Medical University of South Carolina, publishing more than 158 scientific articles, and leading the scientific and professional development of numerous students and faculty members. He is survived by his wife and daughters; his mother and father; his four brothers, Gary Argraves (Stephanie) of Newtown, CT, Brad Argraves (Cheri) of Newtown, CT, Mark Argraves (Carrie) of Shelton, CT, Eric Argraves (Ljubica) of Goose Creek, SC; his mother-in-law, Jean McTigue; sisters-in-law, Kathy McTigue of Gaithersburg MD, Joyce Migliorini (Lou) of Gaithersburg; and brothers-in-law, Kevin McTigue (Lisa) of Gaithersburg, Chris McTigue (Kim) of Fredrick, MD, and Matt McTigue (Patti) of Boonsboro, MD; and numerous beloved nieces, nephews and extended family. He will be deeply missed but will live on in the work he shared, the people he inspired, and the memories he created. A Memorial Mass for Scott Argraves will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Dr., Charleston, SC 29407. Immediately afterwards, a reception will be held at the McAlister-Smith James Island Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the MUSC Cardiovascular Research Foundation (http://regmed.musc.edu/CRF.htm), a fund set up by Scott to help researchers investigate heart disease. Arrangements have been entrusted to McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, JAMES ISLAND CHAPEL, 347 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412, 843-614-8494. Condolences may be viewed or submitted at www.mcalister-smith.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston