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Remembering Willie Shealey A Mill Supervisor Hero
Willie Lee Shealey, a mill supervisor at Avon dale Mills and 122nd Engineer Company National Guard member, saved co workers during a chlorine leak by guiding them to safety and shutting down machinery before succumbing. He died alongside John Henry Laird, remembered for dedication, leadership, and a life of faith and service. Survived by wife Sherry Randall Shealey and three sons. interred Warrenville Cemetery. Funeral notices follow for Allen Frazier and Tony DeLoach with arrangements pending.
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Sherry
Young
Shealey
National Guard 122Nd Engineer Company
Graniteville
National Guard
John Henry Laird
Wood
Avondale Mills
New Ellenton
Willie Shealey
Rosemary Procter Lamb
Willie Lee Tyler
No. 31
Pipeline Road
Sardis Baptist Church
Salley