South Carolina H 4105: Jesse Ellison Outen Jr., sympathy

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2025-2026 Bill 4105 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 26, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4105

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A house RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE 
SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF JESSE ELLISON OUTEN 
JR. OF CHERAW AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death 
of Jesse Ellison Outen Jr. of Cheraw at the venerable age of 101 on February 
22, 2025; and

Whereas, born in Cheraw 
on December 16, 1923, Ellison was the son of Jesse Ellison Outen Sr. and Theo 
Horton Outen. During the course of his career, he served Becker Minerals in 
quality control, retiring after forty-three years of employment; and

Whereas, Ellison Outen 
strongly believed in active community involvement, and he put his convictions 
into action by serving his community in various capacities. As a man of faith, 
Ellison was a proud and faithful lifetime member of First United Methodist 
Church in Cheraw, where he was active in the Methodist Men's Bible Class, the 
Methodist Men's Club, and the Joy Club. Among the other organizations with 
which he served are the American Legion, VFW, American Ex-Prisoners of War, 
Amvets, Disabled American Veterans, Cheraw Masonic Lodge, and BWZ; and

Whereas, moreover, 
Ellison was a World War II veteran. At the age of 18, he was drafted into the 
U.S. Army, where he became a member of the 45th Division. As an infantryman, he 
served in the European theatre, where he was a POW for more than fourteen months. 
After being held captive in four different prison camps, the young soldier was 
liberated on April 30, 1945, and was the recipient of several medals, including 
the Bronze Star and South Carolina Prisoner of War Medal, the latter awarded by 
the State of South Carolina in 2015. Part of the "Greatest Generation," Ellison 
Outen Jr. always will be remembered for his patriotism, bravery, and the 
sacrifices he made for his country; and

Whereas, Ellison had 
many hobbies, some of which were camping, hunting, and fishing. After he 
retired, he developed skill in painting and enjoyed capturing the beauty of the 
earth on canvas. He also had a knack for cooking and was known for his tasty 
chicken purloo. This witty man enjoyed being around people and making them 
laugh, and his compassion endeared him to others; and

Whereas, preceded in 
death by his wife of seventy years, Flo Spease Outen, as well as by his parents 
and three sisters, Ann Marie Thompson, Virginia Miller, and Mary Lee Morrison, 
he leaves to cherish his memory a son, Jimmy Outen (Jenny) of Cheraw; a 
daughter, Ginger Caughman (Bill) of Daniel Island; four grandchildren, Mikki 
MacCheyne, Lauren Outen, Cynthia Vannoy (Brady), and Will Caughman (Erin); six 
great-grandchildren, Catherine and Julia MacCheyne, Rob and Belle Vannoy, and 
Mark and Lizzie Caughman; and a host of other family members and friends, 
including a special cousin, Billy Boan. He will be missed. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express 
their profound sorrow upon the passing of Jesse Ellison Outen Jr. of Cheraw and 
extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to the family.

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