Whereas, devoted to his community, Steve Bilton was a former board member of the South Carolina Jobs Economic Development Authority (JEDA), South Carolina Procurement Review Panel, and the St. George Planning Commission; and Whereas, he and his wife of fortythree years, Barbara Behling Bilton, reared two fine children, Marla BiltonWestbury of St. George, and Jared Stephens Bilton of Charleston. He was blessed with the love of four adoring grandchildren who called him “Da”: Clinton, Katey, Corinne, and Claudia; and Whereas, in his spare time, Steve Bilton enjoyed fishing, boating, and gardening, but his fondest times were spent delighting in his family, and especially his grandchildren; and Whereas, in addition to his beloved wife, children, and grandchildren, he leaves behind to cherish his memories his devoted mother, Lurene Stephens Bilton, and three brothers: J. Woodrow Bilton, and William “Woody” Jr.; Allen “Al” McKinley Bilton; David Bilton; and Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the life and legacy of Steve Bilton and for the example of dedication and service he set for all who knew him. Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the House of Representatives: That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of Jerome Stephens Bilton of Dorchester “Steve” County and extend their deepest sympathy to his large and loving family and his many friends. Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Jerome Stephens Bilton. “Steve” XX
Whereas, devoted to his community, Steve Bilton was a former board member of the South Carolina Jobs Economic Development Authority (JEDA), South Carolina Procurement Review Panel, and the St. George Planning Commission; and Whereas, he and his wife of fortythree years, Barbara Behling Bilton, reared two fine children, Marla BiltonWestbury of St. George, and Jared Stephens Bilton of Charleston. He was blessed with the love of four adoring grandchildren who called him “Da”: Clinton, Katey, Corinne, and Claudia; and Whereas, in his spare time, Steve Bilton enjoyed fishing, boating, and gardening, but his fondest times were spent delighting in his family, and especially his grandchildren; and Whereas, in addition to his beloved wife, children, and grandchildren, he leaves behind to cherish his memories his devoted mother, Lurene Stephens Bilton, and three brothers: J. Woodrow “Woody” Bilton, Jr.; Allen “Al” McKinley Bilton; and William David Bilton; and Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the life and legacy of Steve Bilton and for the example of dedication and service he set for all who knew him. Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the House of Representatives: That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of Jerome Stephens “Steve” Bilton of Dorchester County and extend their deepest sympathy to his large and loving family and his many friends. Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Jerome Stephens “Steve” Bilton. XX
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