IN MEMORIAM
Jean Durham Shaver (’49) on July 22, 2019 William Hubert Dill (’52) on May 4, 2019 Vernon Lee Gissendanner (’52) on June 20, 2019 Louie Lawrence, Jr., (’57) on March 18, 2019 Arthur David Annadale (’62) on July 1, 2018 Brenda Irene Blackwell Eubanks Baskin (’62) on June 2, 2019 John “Elliot” Danner, Jr., (’67) on Feb. 23, 2019
Dianne Hill Shirley (’67) on Jan. 16, 2019 Stephen Miller “Steve” Robinson (’70) on July 20, 2019 Kathryn York (’71) on May 24, 2019 Alfreda Ray (’78) on July 10, 2019 Betty Alverson (former instructor) on May 14, 2019 Dr. David Mack “Diesel” Haynie (retired professor) on March 22, 2019 Kevin Brooks Welch (council of advisors) on March 19, 2019
JOHN ANTHONY “TONY” FOGLE
John Anthony “Tony” Fogle supported North Greenville University’s ath- letic programs for many years, also serving on the university’s board.
A World War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Tony was the founder and owner of Carolina Fresh Farms, which specializes in growing and selling sod. In addition to farming, he also owned several other businesses, including a grocery store and a hat shop in Columbia, SC.
Tony donated sod and land to various organizations over the years: land for the former private school Heritage Hall Academy, landscaping materials for Hunter-Kinard-Tyler High School, and grass for the Lugoff-Elgin High School baseball field and NGU’s athletic complex, among others.
His contribution and personal installation of sod at NGU resulted in the football field at Melvin and Dollie Younts Stadium being named “Fogle Field” to honor him and his wife, Margaret Fogle. In 2006, Tony was inducted into NGU’s Athletic Hall of Fame for his contribution.
“A wave of donors and supporters shared a vision of what athletics could be at North Greenville University, including Mr. Fogle. Tey saw that athletics could provide an opportunity for students to participate in the life of the university and be better prepared to be leaders in their careers, their church- es, and their communities,” says NGU President Dr. Gene C. Fant, Jr. “We are grateful for the legacy of his vision on our campus. NGU is a better place because of people like him.”
In addition to his support of NGU Athletics, Tony served on NGU’s Board of Trustees from 2004 until 2008.
He was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church in Neeses, SC, where he previously served as a deacon. He also participated in his local Ruritan Club.
Tony passed away on June 14, 2019, at the age of 95. At the start of the 2019 season, NGU Athletics placed a wreath at the entrance of the football stadium in his memory.
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