Individual Details

Death

Fred Stanley Mahaffey, 83, of 713 Ruhamah Road, Liberty, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Helen Bryant Mahaffey, of sixty three years, sons Mike (Gail) Mahaffey of Clemson, Paul(Sandy) Mahaffey of South China, Maine, daughters Pam Furr ( Carlton) of Powdersville, Cyndi St. John (David) of Irmo, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Vernon Mahaffey of Liberty and Rev. Jack Mahaffey of Easley. He was predeceased by his parents Sylvestor and Essie Mahaffey; his sister Hazel Mahaffey; brothers Heyward Mahaffey, J.B. Gilstrap, and Glen Gilstrap. He had a long and rewarding career in textile management. He served as a Vice-President of Marketing, Woodside Division of Dan River Mills. Later, he served as plant manager for Lowenstein Manufacturing in Huntsville, Alabama. He also served as plant manager for Opelika Manufacturing Company in Opelika, Alabama and Beacon Manufacturing Company in Westminster, SC. He also served as the past President of the SC Textile Association.  He enjoyed baseball and football. Mr. Mahaffey and his brother Jack served as co-captains of the Liberty High School football team that won a State Championship in 1947. Mr. Mahaffey was a US Navy veteran. In earlier years, Mr. Mahaffey was actively involved with the Boy Scouts of America. He was Scoutmaster for troops in Liberty and Cateechee. Mr. Mahaffey was awarded the Silver Beaver in 1963 for distinguished service to BSA. In addition, he served as President of the Blue Ridge Council from 1976-1978. He also attended Furman University. Throughout his adult life, he was active in various civic organizations including the Lions Club and Rotary. Mr. Mahaffey previously served as a trustee of North Greenville Junior College ( North Greenville University). He enjoyed gardening, reading and watching the Atlanta Braves. He was an avid supporter of the Braves. Mr. Mahaffey was involved in church activities for his entire life. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Central where he taught the Men's Bible Sunday School Class. He had also served as a deacon. Funeral services will be conducted at Liberty Mortuary in Liberty, SC.by Rev. Jack Mahaffey and Rev. Tony Qualkinbush. Visitation will be on Monday, January 24 from 12:30-1:45PM. Services will follow at 2:00 in the chapel. The family is at the home at 713 Ruhamah Road, Liberty. At the request of the family, memorials may be made to either First Baptist Church of Central, 207 Johnson Road, Central, SC 29630 or to the Boy Scouts of America, Blue Ridge Council, PO Box 6628, Greenville, SC 29606.