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Bruce Welborn White
1905-1984

Born in Anderson County, son of Luther Henry and Jeffie Welborn White. Educated at USC, A.B., 1928; LL.B. 1930.

Practiced in Union County for 54 years. Counsel, Federal Land Bank, 1933-35. City Attorney, 1948-50; County Attorney, 1966-76. Senator, Union County, 1947-54. Secretary, South Carolina Board of Public Welfare, 1937-41. Chairman of Trustees, South Carolina State College, 1960-68; Trustee, 1956-60, 1968-70. Delegate, 1956 Democratic National Convention.

Chairman of Administrative Board, Grace Methodist Church; teacher for thirty-two years, Men's Bible Class; trustee, Epworth Children's Home, 1950-58. Married Martha Rebecca Owings. Two sons, Bruce W. White, Jr., M.D. and Wain L. White, M.D.

Respective Counselor, dedicated governmental leader and selfless churchman.