J. Thurmond: “I rise to pay tribute to Mr. Hugh L. Willcox, an able attorney and one of the leading citizens of Florence, SC, who…”

“I rise to pay tribute to Mr. Hugh L. Willcox, an able attorney and one of the leading citizens of Florence, SC, who recently passed away. While Mr. Willcox's passing is indeed unfortunate, he lived a long and productive life. In his almost nine decades on this earth, Mr. Willcox established a well deserved reputation as both an able and respected lawyer and a dedicated civic leader, serving on a number of boards and associations. He was president of both the South Carolina and Florence Country Bar Associations and was recognized by the University of South Carolina with an honorary doctor of laws degree for his many contributions to the profession. He was also awarded the South Carolina bar's prestigious Durant Award. The list of community activities in which Mr. Willcox was active is too lengthy to cite here, but included businesses, schools, charities, and churches. I do not believe that I am exaggerating when I say that there was not a corner of Florence that did not benefit from Hugh Willcox's interest and involvement. Mr. President, Hugh Willcox was a personal friend of mine, and we are all saddened by his death. His family are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.”