Billy
Imagine Anyone Loving It More” M
Swails “I Can’t
OUNT PLEASANT MAYOR BILLY SWAILS is an honest, hardwork-
ing, generous man who is absolutely dedicated to his wife, two children and four grandchildren. However, according to Peggy, his wife since 1985, his most outstanding attribute might just be his undying devotion to the town of Mount Pleasant. “His heart is in the right place. What he does for the town, I can’t imagine any- one loving it more,” said Peggy Swails, a retired federal probation officer.
“He is the most generous person, with his money and his time.”
A graduate of James Island High School, Peggy earned a bachelor’s in sociology and psychology from New- berry College and a master’s degree in criminal justice from the University of South Carolina. In 1969, she was the first female juvenile parole officer in South Carolina. She worked for the federal probation system for 20 years, the last 13 as officer-in-charge for the Charleston division. Tese days, along with her own community involvement and precious time with her grandchil- dren, Peggy is her husband’s biggest fan. She pointed out that among Billy’s
exceptional qualities is his work ethic. “He has old-fashioned values that
people now respect again,” she said. “When I met him, he was working in the State Farm office with his father Lloyd, who was the founder of the business and a wonderful man. He
passed on his values to his son.” “Billy will go into Town Hall early and, if necessary, will stay late and even work seven days a week,” she added. “He goes over to his State Farm office at 6 or 6:30 in the morning and on Saturday and Sunday. He is still active in his large insurance business, but, thankfully, he has a wonderful, profes- sional and competent staff.” “He is the most generous person, with his money and his time,” she added. “No one has sponsored as many sports teams, and he’s coached football and baseball. And he is so giving to charities. If he goes to his grave penniless, the money will have been well spent.”
The Swails home is grandchild
friendly, lovingly decorated with family photos, stuffed animals and dream bedrooms.
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