George Gregory Jr.
George Tillman Gregory Jr. (1921-2003) was an associate justice and chief justice on the South Carolina Supreme Court. He began practicing law in 1944, served in the 1950s in the South Carolina Statehouse, and became a state trial court judge in 1956.[1] He was sworn in as the chief justice on February 26, 1988.[2] Although his term was to expire in 1994, Gregory gave notice of his retirement in 1991.[3] Gregory died on January 23, 2003, and is buried at the Evergreen Cemetery in Chester, South Carolina.[4]
George Tillman Gregory Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of South Carolina | |
| In office February 26, 1988 – December 30, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Julius B. Ness |
| Succeeded by | David W. Harwell |
| Associate Justice of South Carolina | |
| In office May 7, 1975 – 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas P. Bussey |
| Succeeded by | Jean H. Toal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 13, 1921 McConnells, South Carolina |
| Died | January 23, 2003 (aged 81) Chester, South Carolina |
| Alma mater | University of South Carolina |
References
- "Former chief justice Gregory dies at 81". Herald-Journal. Spartanburg, South Carolina. January 25, 2003. pp. B5. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
- "Gregory sworn in as chief justice". The Item. Sumter, South Carolina. February 27, 1988. pp. 1A. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
- "Gregory, chief justice of state Supreme Court, announces he'll retire at end of year". The Item. Sumter, South Carolina. February 28, 1991. pp. 2B. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
- "George Tillman Gregory, Jr. (1921-2003)". Find a Grave. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
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