William Polk Ginn, 73, retired principal, of 205 Hawkridge Place in Goose Creek, SC, died Monday evening, July 14, 2008 in the Trident Medical Center in Charleston. Born August 11, 1934 in Varnville, SC, he was the son of the late Edward Robert Ginn, Jr. and Irene Smith Ginn. Mr. Ginn served his country with honor in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, was a graduate of Clemson University and received degrees from SC State University and the Citadel. For over 20 years he enlightened the lives of many as a school teacher and later serving as principal at Blackville High School, Blackville Middle School and Bamberg-Ehrhardt Elementary School. He and his wife Carolyn later retired to Fingerville, SC where they lived for many years, eventually settling in Goose Creek, SC. His passions were playing golf, woodworking and enjoying his family. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Tanner Ginn of the home; one son, Walter Edward Ginn and wife Lynn of Irmo, SC; one daughter, Carolyn Louise Juricek and husband John of Goose Creek, SC; one brother, James Ginn of Anderson and one sister, Catherine Gooding of Varnville, SC. There are four grandchildren, Alexis Paige Juricek, John William Juricek, William Harrison Ginn and Tanner Edward Ginn. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 11 AM in the Varnville Christian Church, conducted by Rev. Anthony Hodge and directed by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home of Hampton. Burial will follow in the Varnville Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday evening from 5 until 7 PM at the funeral home located at 300 Mulberry Street West, Hampton, SC 29924 (803-943-3352). Memorials in his honor may be made to: Varnville Christian Church, c/o Rudolph Gooding, PO Box 53, Varnville, SC 29944, Chesnee United Methodist Church, PO Box 278 Chesnee, SC 29323, and St. James United Methodist Church, 512 St. James Ave. Goose Creek, SC 29445. www.peeplesrhodenfuneral-home.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths. Published in the Charleston Post & Courier on 7/17/2008 Tags: CGC 1982
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