Bill Text: SC H4376 | 2021-2022 | 124th General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Julian Josey sympathy
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-05-13 - Introduced and adopted [H4376 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2021-H4376-Introduced.html
A HOUSE RESOLUTION
TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF DR. JULIAN CLEON JOSEY, JR., OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Julian Cleon Josey, Jr., at the age of eighty-three on May 10, 2021; and
Whereas, born at home in Spartanburg on March 20, 1938, he was the son of Helen Lancaster and Dr. Julian Cleon Josey, and he graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1956; and
Whereas, in preparation for his life's work, he attended Washington and Lee University in Virginia, earned a bachelor's degree from Wofford College in 1960, and a medical doctorate from Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University in 1964. He served as an intern at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta in obstetrics and gynecology; and
Whereas, in 1967, Dr. Josey served his country with distinction as a Captain in the United States Army in Vietnam and was awarded a Bronze Star with valor before returning stateside, changing his specialty to radiology, and completing his residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan; and
Whereas, in 1970, he returned to Spartanburg where he served with devotion at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System for almost fifty years, serving as chair of the Radiation Oncology Department, medical chief of staff, a founding board member of the Regional Foundation, and a member of the Board of Trustees; and
Whereas, upon his return to South Carolina, he was a faithful member of the Episcopal Church of the Advent where he served as a member on the vestry. He also served on the board of the Salvation Army and as a commissioner for South Carolina ETV; and
Whereas, he served his patients with singular dedication, as indicated by the role he played, together with Dr. James D. Bearden, in creating the Gibbs Cancer Center, the Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health, and the Gibbs Cancer Center at Pelham; and
Whereas, along with his beloved wife of thirty-three years, Dorothy Chapman Josey, he is survived by his five devoted children: Julian Cleon Josey III, Daniel Jordan Ellis Josey, John Treadwell Josey, Martha Cloud Josey Erwin, and Rachel Josey Kelley. He was blessed to see the continuation of his loving family legacy in his seven affectionate grandchildren: Addison Houck Josey; Henry Townsend Josey; Daniel Jordan Ellis Josey, Jr.; William Carr Josey; John Melton Josey; John Treadwell Josey, Jr.; and Jackelyn Grace Josey; and
Whereas, in addition to his passion for serving his patients and his deep love for his family, Dr. Josey enjoyed fly fishing, reading, gardening, and farming; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the life and legacy of Dr. Julian Josey and for the example of sacrifice and service he set for all who knew him. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of Dr. Julian Cleon Josey, Jr., of Spartanburg 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 Dr. Julian Cleon Josey, Jr.
