McKinley Washington Jr. explained

Honorific Prefix:The Reverend
McKinley Washington Jr.
State Senate:South Carolina
District:45th
Term Start:1990
Term End:2000
Preceded:Peden B. McLeod
Succeeded:Clementa C. Pinckney
State House1:South Carolina
District1:116th
Term Start1:1975
Term End1:1990
Birth Date:8 August 1936
Birth Place:Mayesville, South Carolina, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Occupation:Politician, Presbyterian minister
Spouse:Beulah
Children:2
Residence:Ravenel, South Carolina, U.S.
Alma Mater:Johnson C. Smith University
Predecessor1:n/a
Successor1:Curtis B. Inabinett

McKinley Washington Jr. (August 8, 1936 – July 24, 2022) was an American politician and pastor in the state of South Carolina.

Early life, education and clergy work

Washington received his bachelor's degree from Johnson C. Smith University and his master's degree in divinity from Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary.[1] [2] [3] He was the pastor of the Edisto Presbyterian Church in Edisto Beach, South Carolina.

Political career

Washington served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1975 to 1990 and in the South Carolina Senate from 1990 to 2000.

Death

Washington passed away on July 24, 2022. Governor Henry McMaster announced that flags would be lowered in the late Senator's honor. On July 29, 2022, Executive Order 2022-24 was filed for that purpose.[4]

Legacy

In 1992, the bridge on South Carolina Highway 174 over the Dawhoo River in Charleston County was named the McKinley Washington, Jr. Bridge in honor of the distinguished service that Senator Washington has given to the district in which he has served and to the State.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: General Assembly . South Carolina . 1986 . Legislative Manual – General Assembly of South Carolina .
  2. Brack . Andy . July 24, 2022 . Washington remembered as inspirational leader . Charleston City Paper . July 25, 2022.
  3. News: Leatherwood . Dylan . July 24, 2022 . "SC politicians remember the Rev. McKinley Washington Jr." . WIS-TV . November 18, 2022.
  4. Web site: July 29, 2022 . Executive Order . February 22, 2024 . Office of Governor Henry McMaster.