South Carolina H 4020: Timothy Touchberry sympathy

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2025-2026 Bill 4020 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 18, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4020

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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 Timothy Furman 
Touchberry and EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO his LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND 
His MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death 
of Timothy Furman Touchberry at the age of seventy-four on February 6, 2025; 
and

Whereas, born on September 
1, 1950, he was the son of Furman and Esther Touchberry, and he graduated from 
Stall High School. In preparation for his lifework in education and athletics, 
he earned a bachelor's degree from the Baptist College at Charleston and a 
master's degree from The Citadel; and

Whereas, Mr. Touchberry 
began his career teaching and coaching at Stall High School. He spent fifteen 
years at Summerville High School, inspiring countless students with his 
commitment, kindness, and steady leadership. When Fort Dorchester High School 
opened, he was called to become the athletic director, establishing a culture 
founded in integrity, excellence, and dedication to sportsmanship; and

Whereas, together with 
his beloved wife of fifty-four years, Deborah Jantzen Touchberry, he reared 
three fine children: Julie, Russ, and Reid. His children blessed him with the 
affection of six adoring grandchildren: Sage, Beckham, Jake, Amara, Rand, and 
Orion, whose lives he enriched with his wisdom, warmth, and unwavering love; 
and

Whereas, a man of 
faith, integrity, and compassion, Mr. Touchberry inspired the lives of so many, 
guiding future leaders in the classrooms and on the athletic fields and courts; 
and

Whereas, he enjoyed going 
out on the boat fishing, shrimping, and hunting for the perfect bottle. He will 
be remembered for lovingly serving his family and his community so dear to him; 
and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the life and 
legacy of Timothy Touchberry and for the example of service and excellence he 
set for all who knew him. 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 Timothy Furman Touchberry and extend their 
deepest sympathy to his large and loving family and his many friends.

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

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