A memorial service to honor the life of William Patrick “Pat” Wylie, 76, of Camden, SC, will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Grace Episcopal Church. Pat died Monday, September 11, 2017. Rev. Pickett Wall and The Very Rev. S. Scott Hunter will officiate. Kilts and other appropriate Scottish Attire are welcomed. The family will receive friends from 4:30-6:00 PM Friday, September 15, 2017 at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Episcopal Church, 1315 Lyttleton Street, Camden, SC or the James K. Copenhaver Alumni Band Scholarship Fund c/o USC School of Music.

Born in Greenville, SC, Pat was the son of the late William Brown Wylie and Frances Stewart Wylie of Pickens, SC. He attended Furman University in Greenville, SC, meeting the love of his life, Nancy Carlton, and receiving a B.A. in Music Education. Following this, he served in the US Army as an officer in the Adjutant General Corps. Pat started his public education career as Band Director at Slater-Marietta High School while still completing his degree at Furman University. He then was the Band Director at Airport High School and R. H. Fulmer Junior High School. He was the first white teacher at Lakeview High School in Lexington County District #2, thus beginning the integration process in that district. His Masters in Music Education was from the University of South Carolina where became Associate Director of Bands. From 1972 until retirement in 1997, he taught at Camden Middle School as Band Director, He assisted with the Camden High School Scarlet Regiment with Bill Basden and Robert Wertz. Following his retirement from public education, he continued to serve the music community with Pecknel Music. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, serving throughout the years as the choir director and as the first Verger to serve in that Parish.

Pat dedicated his life to the education of our youth and to the development of the arts. He served his profession on national and state levels including the National Band Association Board of Directors and is a Past President of the SCBDA. He was selected as a member of the Hall of Fame of the SCBDA, the SCMEA and Phi Beta Mu Music Fraternity. He was awarded the NBA Citation of Excellence for performance numerous times. He held memberships in Phi Beta Mu, National Band Association, South Carolina Band Directors Association, South Carolina Music Educators Association, National Association for Music Education, and is a lifetime member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia music fraternity. He founded and conducted the Camden Community Concert Band, and conducted the Camden Rotary Singers. Many of his community and school groups performed for numerous professional organizations, and at the Lord Mayor’s New Year’s Extravaganza at Royal Albert Hall in London, UK. Many young musicians across the Southeast were influenced by his affiliation with the University of South Carolina Band program. For many years, he, with his wife Nancy, was responsible for operation of USC music camps and USC music clinics for 25 years. In addition, he served as conductor of musical groups at Music Clinics and Summer Band Camps, as a mentor to University students and student participants and as a regular announcer for concerts. Pat was the Voice of the Carolina Band. He loved his family, his friends, his church, and the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Mr. Wylie is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Nancy Carlton Wylie; son, Carl “Chris” Wylie (Kim) of Mauldin; daughter, Beth Wylie Poag (Charlie) of Sumter; grandchildren, Nancy Holroyd “Holly” Poag and James Patrick “Jack” Poag; and nieces and nephews, Emma, Sam, Adam and Seth; brothers-in-law, Robert C. Carlton of Grand Rapids, MI and David L. Carlton of Nashville, TN.

Pat was predeceased by his brother, James Thomas Wylie.

Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.  Online condolences may be sent to the Wylie family by visiting www.kornegayfuneral.com

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James Robert Droddy II 20, of Kingston, Oklahoma passed away too soon Tuesday evening, August 29, 2017 north of Tishomingo, Oklahoma. He was born on May 30, 1997 in Denton, Texas to Jim Robert Droddy and Vicki Kay Reagan Droddy. A KHS Alumni member, Jimbo graduated from Kington High School in 2015 with honors and served as senior class president. He was attending East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma where he majored in accounting and played the tuba in the marching band and was treasurer for Kappa Kappa Si. Jimbo was an extremely talented musician and was loved by all. His quiet nature and genuine personality touched many souls and will leave a huge hole in our hearts as everyone who knew him will truly mourn his passing.

He is survived by:
Parents:                Jim and Vicki Droddy, Kingston, Oklahoma
Siblings:               Jarod Droddy, Kingston, Oklahoma and Lizzie Droddy, Kingston, Oklahoma
Grandparents:    Steve and Barbara Goolsby, Denton, Texas and Arlene Droddy and Steve Brown, Denton, Texas
Great-Grandmother:     Jessie Reagan, Quitaque, Texas
Aunts:                   Adrienne Morrow and husband Harry, Everett, Washington and Amber Koiner and husband Bubba, Bowie Texas
Uncles:                 Richmond Goolsby and wife Leanne, Celina, Texas; Rick Reagan and wife Robin, Hudson Oaks, Texas; Josh Goolsby and wife Jenna, Arlington, Texas; Don Droddy and wife Jennifer, Providence Village, Texas; and Ronny Droddy, Denton, Texas

Numerous cousins.

Jimbo was predeceased by his grandfathers, Donald Floyd Droddy II and Ernest Lee Reagan.

Mark James Danna, age 53, entered eternal life on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in Pasadena, Texas. He was born July 22, 1963 in Pasadena, Texas.  Mark is survived by his loving partner, Lisa Heuring McConnell; parents Anthony and Sandra Danna; daughter Brittany Danna; brothers John Danna and wife Catherine, Paul Danna and wife Elaine, nephews Allen Danna, Ryan Danna, and Kevin Danna; numerous cousins and many friends by whom he was blessed.

He will be missed by his faithful dog, Buddy. Mark attended Pasadena High School, San Jacinto College, and the University of Houston where he was a member of Kappa Kappa Psi.  He played saxophone during his academic years. He worked as a draftsman in his early career, and later as an I/T and automation specialist. Mark had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed camping, hiking, kayaking, birding and nature photography.

Mark was involved in charitable organizations and conservation efforts and completed the MS 150 in 2009. Other hobbies included astronomy, woodworking, clock repair and RC airplane building and flying.

There will be a memorial mass at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church, 2921 Center Street, Deer Park, Saturday, July 1, 2017, 10:00am.

Dr. Robert Lee (“Bob” or “Bobby”) Chambers transited into Life of Eternality peacefully on June 18, 2017 in Weatherford, Oklahoma at the age of 65 after fighting a courageous battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme IV (brain cancer) since the end of 2014.

Bob is survived by his loving wife Dr. ChihChen Sophia Lee, son Robert (Robby) D. Chambers, of Hydro, Oklahoma, step-son Dr. Tyler T. Miller of Dallas, Texas, step-daughter Belinda C. Lee of Weatherford, Oklahoma, sister and brother-in-law Linda and Jim Rothfuchs of Niles, Michigan, sister and brother-in-law Donna and Les Avant of Banner, Oklahoma, brother Bill Chambers and sister-in-law Crystal Chambers of Chickasha, Oklahoma, four nieces and four nephews, and a host of devoted great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert W. and Alberta L. Chambers.

Bob was born on November 24, 1951 in El Reno, Oklahoma to Robert and Alberta Chambers. He graduated from El Reno High School in 1970. He attended college at Southwestern State College (SWSC, currently known Southwestern Oklahoma State University SWOSU), receiving the Bachelor of Music Education in 1974, and the Masters of Education in Music in 1976. He earned his Doctorate of Musical Arts (DMA) in Trombone performance with the minors of Music Theory and History from University of Oklahoma in 1986. He had an incredible career at SWOSU as a Professor of Music, where he mentored many students and taught applied lessons and classes in Trombone, Euphonium, Guitar as well as Graduate Classical and Jazz History and Theory Classes for 41 years, and directed SWOSU Symphony Orchestra for 38 year (when he also played violin occasionally).

Bob was a very accomplished musician in many genres (from Medieval Sackbut or Lute Music to the 21st Contemporary Classic Multimedia repertoires, from Bluegrass on fiddle or Banjo, Polka on trombone or accordion, to Bebop Jazz on Trombone or Guitar/Bass) and with amazing talents. He often commented that he was so fortunate to wake up every day and do what he loved. He was the Principle Trombonist of Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra since 1989 and Lyric Theater in 1999. He also served as a contracted trombonist of Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra, Enid Symphony, just to name a few, over the years. He was a dedicated educator, transforming his passion of music into mentoring his students. In addition to music, Bob enjoyed the Romantic Arts, Reading, Mechanics (rebuilding several cars and motorcycles of his own), Motorcycling, Carpentry, Hunting, and gun collection.

He was an active and dedicated member of the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Kappa Kappa Psi, International Trombone Association, Oklahoma Music Educators Association, Oklahoma Bandmaster Association, and the International Association of Jazz Educators. He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hydro and Weatherford, Oklahoma. He enjoyed performing at various clubs, churches and organizations when he had an opportunity.

The family would like to thank the nursing staff members of Corn Heritage Village of Weatherford, Russell-Murray Hospice, and Weatherford Regional Hospital for their care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob’s Honor to the First United Methodist Church of Weatherford General Fund, or SWOSU Foundation Instrumental, String (going into the SWOSU Symphony Orchestra) or Music Therapy Scholarships (http://www.swosu.edu/academics/music/alumni/foun-donation.pdf).

Heaven’s orchestra and jazz band will be much more glorious with his addition.

Brother Shaun Vega, Jr is one of the 12 charter members of the Theta Lambda chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at the University of Memphis. Since his initiation into the Fraternity on October 25, 2009, Shaun has championed its motto, “Strive for the Highest,” in academics and personal aspirations. As a charter member of the chapter, Shaun is an integral part of the chapter’s culture. We celebrate the life of our dear brother, always admiring his ambition and capacity to love.

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Click here for A Resolution for Brother Vega from the Memphis Alumni Association

On June 3, 2017 we lost our amazing daughter Lindsay in a rafting accident near Riggins, ID. In the end, our little “river rat” was doing what she loved.
Lindsay had a lust for life and enjoyed traveling, photography, camping, rafting and sharing great times with her friends and family. One of her friends stated it the best- she was a bright bubbly optimistic light in an Eeyore world. What better compliment.
Lindsay has been a great student of education. She attended Meridian schools until relocating with her family to Great Falls, MT. She graduated from Great Falls High in 2004 and continued her education at Montana State University. She graduated from MSU with honors and received a BS degree in animal science in 2008. Her love of smaller animals led her to College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, ID. She graduated in 2010 with an Associate’s Degree as a Veterinary Technician.  Lindsay worked for two years at Big Sky Animal Medical Center in Great Falls, MT before accepting a position for Pacific Steel and Recycling in Lewiston, ID. In 2016 she accepted a position with Pacific back in Great Falls where she lived until her passing.
Lindsay is survived by her parents, Paula and Russell Rice and her brother, Andrew. All of her family and friends from all over the United States will miss her contagious smile and loving heart.
We all mourn her leaving, but are just so grateful to have had her in our lives and forever in our hearts.
Cremation is under the direction of Accent Funeral Home in Meridian, ID. We will have a Celebration of Life, at a later date, to honor her memory.
Lindsay was a proud sponsor of Locks of Love- 234 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33405. Donations in her name to this or other charities of your choosing would be greatly appreciated. Remembrances may be left for the family at www.AccentFuneral.com.
Published in Idaho Statesman on June 11, 2017