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William McAfee Obituary
Bill was the son of William Hamilton and Marilyn Maddex McAfee Sr. of Columbus, Ga., and older brother to Courtney McAfee Cuthbertson who resides in Maryland with her family. He will be remembered with love by his uncle, James Landon Maddex, of Salem, Va., with whom he was very close. Adored by his wife of 17 years, Teresa Morley McAfee, Bill was also blessed with and was a devoted father to his three children Rachel (17), Hamilton (14) and Landon (11) who will miss him dearly. A graduate of The Citadel in 1993, Bill was a 1st Battalion Executive Officer, Distinguished Naval Student, and a Marine Corps Contract Cadet. Bill was also an honors graduate of the United States Marine Corps Officer Candidate School.
Bill enjoyed a successful career as the Chief Financial Advisor and President of WHM Capital Advisors in Columbia, servicing clients from the Carolinas to the Middle East. He was a published author in several professional journals and a featured guest on radio and television programs. He also served for five years on the adjunct faculty at the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. His activity in the business and civic communities extended to several certifications and designations: Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Accredited Valuation Analyst (AVA), Chairman for the S.C. Club for Growth, served on Lake Murray Young Life Committee, Board Member for Palmetto Arts Society, Member of Transition Team for S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Member of Palmetto Club, and Former Board Member Center for Global Strategies.
Blessed by the Lord in 2004 as an organ donor recipient, Bill lived life to the fullest, enjoying the challenges of leisure and competitive activities including climbing, triathlons and running. He most especially loved sharing the love of Christ with friends and family. He will be remembered for his enduring faith, his ability to inspire those around him, his energy for life and his love of all the gifts God had given to him and to his family. Bill was a good man, a wonderful Christian who deeply loved the Lord, and a friend to so many. He will be missed by all who knew him but we rejoice that he now beholds his Savior face to face. His life would be most honored and celebrated if those he has left behind would carry on his habit of boldly telling others how great and wide and deep is the love of Christ.
Friends and family are invited to a worship service to honor God and celebrate Bill's life Friday, January 6, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Church of the Carolinas in Columbia with burial to follow in Elmwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to any of the following organizations: Harvest Hope Food Bank at www.harvesthope.org, Autism Speaks at www.autismspeaks.org, Live School at www.liveschool.org, Lake Murray Young Life at www.lakemurray.younglife.org, or Donate Life at www.donatelife.net.
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Memories and Condolences
for William McAfee
January 16, 2012
I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. BILL WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY FRIENDS. YOU CAN BE SO PROUD OF HIM AND THE LIFE HE LIVED. I PRAY GOD'S BLESSINGS ON YOU ALL. I SEND MY LOVE.
JUNE SANFORD, HARVEST, ALABAMA
Stacey Thompson
January 12, 2012
Teresa,
I'm so saddened to hear of the loss of Bill Jr. Know that I'm praying for you and your family during this time. I only knew you and Bill briefly from Crossroads and the Y but always felt so encouraged by our conversations. Know that his life touched so many without ever knowing it. May God bless you and keep you during this time.
Jan & Bob Sexton
January 10, 2012
We grieve with you in your loss. We knew Bill as clients and held him in the highest regard. May God bless and keep you during this difficult time.
Teresa Pence
January 10, 2012
My dearest Marilyn and family, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Bill, Jr. What a loss here on earth, but Heaven's gain. I am so glad that I was at Heartfelt when he came through while visiting Linwood. It was great to see him and wonderful to hear of the love and pride he had for his family. Please know that you all are in our families prayers (Metts and McDowell) as you face the weeks ahead. Much love to you all! Teresa (Metts / Peck) Pence
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Kelli Lester Lash
January 9, 2012
Teresa, I am praying for you and your family. That our God will give you strength. That you will find rest and comfort in His arms.
Leighton Cubbage
January 9, 2012
We are all so sorry to see this news . Bill was a total man. He loved Jesus, his wife and kids, America, and everyone he came in contact .
I'm so sorry for us all. And thankful that I got to work with him .
That man made a difference in this world and in our lifes. I thank God for Bill and pray for his beloved family.
Al Eaton
January 8, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I have worked with Bill, Sr. for the last 14 years and know how proud he is of Bill, Jr. and the family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this time of tremendous loss.
Freda Keefer
January 8, 2012
Teresa, Racheal, Hamilton and Landon
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through one of the most life altering events one can endure, the loss of your beloved husband and father. I feel your pain and I hope you can feel the love I am sending your way. Your friend Freda
John and Robin Shriver
January 7, 2012
Teresa,
Our prayers are with you and your precious family during this difficult time. We are friends of Craig and Patricia and are so sorry for your great loss. May God grant you the peace that passes understanding as you endure this time.
January 7, 2012
Teresa,
I am deeply sadden by the news of Bill's passing. Bill and I were not only kidney transplant recipients, but we were also Citadel grads. Bill was one who I admired and respected as he inspired me to try harder in track and field events at the transplant games. I will miss Bill and his dedication to our mission at DonateLife, SC.
Mark A. Walker '82
DLSC, Board Chairman
Burt and Phyllis Hawkins
January 7, 2012
Dear Teresa, Rachel, Hamilton and Landon, It was so good to see all of you the other nite. The joy of our Lord was truely there. I so enjoyed serving with Bill on the Palmetto Arts Society board and always came away encouraged and ready to share the Lord with someone . He truely knew his Lord and now he can see Him face to face. We are apart from our loved ones for only a short time. We will continue to pray for God`s peace, comfort and unending love over your family. We love you,
Hal Stevenson
January 7, 2012
Teresa.
Though Bill and I were only just getting to know each other, we shared many of the same passions in serving the Lord. I will miss not getting to know him better on this side of glory. If Diana and I can be of any service to you and your family,please do not hesitate to call on us. May the Lord bless you and keep you and make his face to shine upon you.
Tom, Brandy & Lexi Garrett
January 7, 2012
This is such devastating news! I have so many fond memories of "Billy-boy", Courtney, Debbie and I playing as kids. He will be so missed! Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with his wife, children and and the entire McAfee family. It's so hard being this far away when all we want to do is be there with you all! We love you!
January 6, 2012
Teresa, you are all in our prayers ...now and in the months ahead. Praying for strength and God's grace to give you all peace. Melissa Davis, Rachel and Parker
January 6, 2012
Dear Teresa Bill Maralyn and Courtney Having read how others felt about Bill I am just so glad that i was able to get Aunt Sarah(McAfee) on a plane in time to be with you all today .I still fondly remember the long discusion with bill when last we met not so long ago
Peter Lyon
Sydney Australia
January 6, 2012
Teresa - our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Barbara & Wes Bickley
January 6, 2012
Dear sweet family. I'm just so sorry to hear about Bill, but also knowing he was doing something he loved. I remember him at the US Transplant Games in Louisville. He was a competitor and very grateful to be there as a participant. I remember how he freely bought dinner for many of us during this time. I was glad to know him. My prayers are with the family and friends at this time. Ginger Davis, LifePoint
Tina Nolan
January 6, 2012
Mrs. McAfee, Marilyn, Jim and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please know you have our sincere sympathy during this time of tragedy. Friends at Richfield
Alan Kahn
January 6, 2012
To the family of Bill Mcafee,Jr
I really am saddened to learn of Bill's death. He was very enterprising and knowledgeable and was a great resource and I value having known him.
With sympathy,
Alan Kahn
Jenn Cochran Wagstaffe
January 6, 2012
Dear McAfee Family,
I have never met any of you, nor did I have the privilege of knowing Bill. However, I have heard of the impact he had on my brother-in-law, Dan Zahrly. After reading this beautiful obituary, I can see what an amazing man Bill was. Our family will continue to pray for yours. Rest in the Lord and He will bring you peace.
January 5, 2012
May the generational McAfee family spirit of strength and love reach out and touch this very special McAfee family....at this time...and for always.
Carolyn McAfee-McGuire, J.D., Birmingham, Alabama, (with generational McAfee family kinship to 1800's GA Honorable William Hamilton McAfee, a Senator representing north GA) .
Jennifer Kirkley
January 5, 2012
Teresa and kids...you all will be in my thoughts and prayers. You are all a testament to true faith and love of the lord. God bless you all. Praying for your continued strength. ...Jenny Kirkley ( OPES)
Rick Parks
January 5, 2012
Theresa, Angie and I just learned of Bill's death and we are deeply grieved for you and the children. We are praying for God's grace to uphold all of you and for you to find strength in your deep love for each other. If we can serve you in any way please don't hesitate to call on us.
Brett Snyder '94
January 5, 2012
Rest In Peace brother!
Melinda Goforth
January 5, 2012
I met Bill through my work in the Carolinas with UK Trade and Investment. While I spent only a handful of times meeting with him and colleagues about his business, it was impossible not to be inspired by Bill's excitement for life and vision for his work. He was one of those unique people you would meet in the course of business who made a huge, positive impression on you through his kind spirit and his warm, friendly exchanges. He was a delight to know and I am truly so sorry to hear this news. My heart goes out to your family and friends. My sincerest condolences.
Joel Van Dyke
January 5, 2012
Teresa: There are no words to express the sense of loss, but I know Bill would have wanted us to rejoice with him. I am privileged to have counted Bill as one of my closest friends in years past and regret not having taken the opportunity to spend time together in recent years. I will remember Bill as one of the bravest men I have known. He faced adversity with courage and hope. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and the children.
Debbie Rountree
January 5, 2012
Mrs. McAfee, I knew your husband by working at The Palmetto Club. He was one of the kindest men I've ever met. He always had a smile for me and anyone standing close by. You and your family are in my prayers.
Margaret Alpert
January 5, 2012
Teresa, Rachel, Hamilton and Landon,
Please know that Cory and I are thinking of you all.
Margaret and Cory Alpert
David and Joyce Ross
January 5, 2012
Teresa and children, Marilyn, Bill, and Courtney,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. We were saddened to hear of Bill's death. May God be with each of you.
Lydia and Joel Merrill
January 5, 2012
Teresa, you and the children are in our thoughts and prayers. Bill was a wonderful godly man and will be greatly missed. We love you guys.
Mark Lowell
January 5, 2012
Dear Theresa, Rachel, Hamilton and Landon, We love you, and pray God's peace that surpases human understanding at this time. I have never stepped away from a conversation with your husband and father feeling discouraged. Bill will be missed by all who ever had the joy of knowing him. Rachel, Hamilton and Landon, Honor your Dad for the rest of your days by reflecting his love for Jesus to everyone you meet.
January 5, 2012
Bill's life was a testimony to the reality of Eternal Life. He inspired, motived, and blessed me, and everyone he came in contact with. Bill knew the Truth, the Way and the Life.
Wade and Janet McGuinn and the entire McGuinn Homes Family
Randi Hubbell
January 5, 2012
Teresa and family,
No words can take the pain away but know you are in our hearts and prayers. God Bless you all. Randi and Gordon
LeGreta Deas
January 5, 2012
Mrs. McAfee, Rachel, and Hamilton, you are all in my thoughts and prayers through this very difficult time. I know and believe God will bless and give you strength each day to press forward.
Angie Kilman and Family
January 5, 2012
Teresa and Family,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.In this time of saddness look to God he will walk with you through this tough and harden time. I am very sadden to hear of this tragedy. Teresa if you need anything please call I will be glad to help.
Antoine Wyss
January 5, 2012
Dear McAfee Family,
We are praying for God's strength, peace and comfort to carry you through this difficult time. Bill was a good man who helped many people including us. God bless you.
The Wyss Family
Jer. 29:11
Robin Vance
January 5, 2012
Teresa, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! May the strength of our Lord be with you all during this difficult time. Love to everyone! Robin Lindsay Vance and Family
January 5, 2012
Teresa our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Chip and Bridgette Craver
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