Bill Workman
William Douglas Workman III (July 3, 1940 – May 12, 2019) was an American businessman and Republican politician. He was the mayor of Greenville, South Carolina from 1983 to 1995.[1] Workman was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He was also the town manager of Bluffton.[2]
Bill Workman | |
|---|---|
| 33rd Mayor of Greenville, South Carolina | |
| In office June 13, 1983 – December 11, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Harry B. Luthi |
| Succeeded by | Knox H. White |
| President of the Municipal Association of South Carolina | |
| In office 1994–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen M. Creech |
| Succeeded by | Lessie B. Price |
| At-large member of the Greenville City Council | |
| In office 1981 – June 13, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Clifford Gaddy Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Knox H. White |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Douglas Workman III July 3, 1940 Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | May 12, 2019 (aged 78) Walterboro, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Marcia Moorehouse Workman Patti Gage Fishburne |
| Children | 2 (3 stepchildren) |
| Father | W. D. Workman Jr. |
| Education | The Citadel |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Career
In 2014, Workman retired in Walterboro. He wrote about his business and political career as follows, "Economic development is what I have done for a living and for fun. ... Economic development is a high calling as far as I am concerned," upon receiving in Columbia the designation of "South Carolina Economic Ambassador".[3]
Workman died on May 12, 2019, in Walterboro at the age of 78.[4]
References
- "Historical Archives: Mayors and Intendants, with photos". greenvillesc.gov. Archived from the original on May 17, 2014. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
- "About Us". cceainc.com. Archived from the original on May 17, 2014. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
- "A WORKMAN-LIKE EFFORT: Bill Workman honored as S.C. Economic Ambassador, April 17, 2014". Colleton Today. Archived from the original on May 14, 2014. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
- Wilkie, Ella (May 13, 2019). "Bill Workman, former Greenville mayor, passes away at 78". WHNS. Archived from the original on May 15, 2019. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
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