David S Baroody, 79, of Marion, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 after a long illness.
He was born on February 21, 1938, in Timmonsville, SC, the son of the late Samuel George and Najla Matney Baroody. After graduating from Timmonsville High School, he attended and graduated in 1960 from The Citadel. While there, he participated in many school activities, one of which was winning the intramural boxing championship in his weight class. In 1961, he taught history at Camden Military Academy for a year prior to entering Mercer University Law School, from which he graduated in 1965.
After passing the South Carolina Bar he joined the Hyman Law Firm in Florence for a while before moving to Marion, SC, and associating there with the law practice of Mr. Waddell Byrd. Several years later, he moved to establish his own practice while also assuming the duty as public defender for Marion County. Records show he was concurrently the city attorney and recorder of Sellers, SC. He remained in this capacity until 1977. In that year, the state of South Carolina, through the General Assembly, established the unified family court system. He was the first judge in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit elected to that court which was specifically designed to administer justice to families throughout the state. Judge Baroody served this court honorably until he retired in May of 1992. After this time, on several occasions, he served as a substitute judge on the South Carolina Court of Appeals when a sitting judge had to take a leave of absence.
Because David grew up in the environment of the sporting south, in retirement he pursued his passion for the great outdoors. You could find him on the golf course since he was a member of Dusty Hills in Marion, Pinelands in Nichols, and The Country Club of South Carolina in Florence. He was at much at home on a dove hunt in Argentina as doing the same in a sunflower field in Marion County. The again, when the water was right on the Big Pee Dee, you could find him bream fishing on Jeffries Creek. He always looked forward to the spring flounder fishing in the salt marsh creeks of Cherry Grove and also the autumn camping trip on South Island, surf fishing for “Big Reds”. The mention of Harleys and Corvettes is omitted on purpose. However, his greatest joy was achieved on the Sporting Clays Course at Back Woods Quail Club in Georgetown as well as many other shooting clubs throughout the Southeast. His prowess as a marksman is justified by the many trophies on display. As stated before, David Enjoyed the sporting life and made many friends in the process. He will be missed by all.
He is survived by his sister, Linda B Schade of Columbia, a brother, Dr. Samuel G Baroody, Jr. of North Myrtle Beach, six nieces, two great nieces, and five great nephews.
The family wishes to thank McLeod Regional Hospital/Nephrology Floor, the Presbyterian Residential Community of Florence/Rehab Unit, Curo-Regency Hospice, Yvonne, Shirley and all the friends that called and visited during his illness. Special thanks go to his neighbors Ann and Barry Madera who watched over him with true compassion and love. We would all be blessed to have such neighbors.
There will be a memorial service on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 11:00 am at Marion Baptist Church, 106 South Main Street in Marion.
Richardson Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements, condolences can be made at RichardsonFH.net
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Regency Hospice, Care Health Services, 960 Pamplico Hwy, Suite K, Florence, SC 29505. The Citadel Foundation, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409 or your favorite charity.
Posted in: The Sun News
Posted on: 2017-12-07
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