McKinley Washington Jr.

McKinley Washington Jr.
McKinley Washington Jr.
Member of the South Carolina Senate; from the 45th district
	In office; 1990–2000
Preceded by	Peden B. McLeod
Succeeded by	Clementa C. Pinckney
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives; from the 116th district
	In office; 1975–1990
Preceded by	n/a
Succeeded by	Curtis B. Inabinett
Personal details
Born	August 8, 1936; Mayesville, South Carolina, U.S.
Died	July 24, 2022 (aged 85)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Beulah
Children	2
Residence(s)	Ravenel, South Carolina, U.S.
Alma mater	Johnson C. Smith University
Occupation	Politician, Presbyterian minister

McKinley Washington Jr. (August 8, 1936 – July 24, 2022) was an American politician in the state of South Carolina.

Early life, education and clergy work[edit]

Washington received his bachelor's degree from Johnson C. Smith University and his master's degree in divinity from Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary.^[1]^[2]^[3] He was the pastor of the Edisto Presbyterian Church in Edisto Beach, South Carolina.

Political career[edit]

Washington served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1975 to 1990 and in the South Carolina Senate from 1990 to 2000.

Death[edit]

Washington passed away on July 24, 2022. Governor Henry McMaster announced that flags would be lowered in the late Senator's honor. On July 29, 2022, Executive Order 2022-24 was filed for that purpose.^[4]

Legacy[edit]

In 1992, the bridge on South Carolina Highway 174 over the Dawhoo River in Charleston County was named the McKinley Washington, Jr. Bridge in honor of the distinguished service that Senator Washington has given to the district in which he has served and to the State.

External links[edit]

Rev. Dr. McKinley Washington Jr. "From Farm to State House" with Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Dr. Consuela Francis Reading Circle, College of Charleston
Wake Service for Rev. Dr. McKinley Washington, Jr., July 29, 2022
Homegoing Service for The Reverend Dr. McKinley Washington, Jr., August 4, 2022

References[edit]

^ General Assembly, South Carolina (1986). "Legislative Manual – General Assembly of South Carolina".
^ Brack, Andy (July 24, 2022). "Washington remembered as inspirational leader". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
^ Leatherwood, Dylan (July 24, 2022). ""SC politicians remember the Rev. McKinley Washington Jr."". WIS-TV. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
^ "Executive Order". Office of Governor Henry McMaster. July 29, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2024.

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[1] General Assembly, South Carolina (1986). "Legislative Manual – General Assembly of South Carolina".

[2] Brack, Andy (July 24, 2022). "Washington remembered as inspirational leader". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved July 25, 2022.

[3] Leatherwood, Dylan (July 24, 2022). ""SC politicians remember the Rev. McKinley Washington Jr."". WIS-TV. Retrieved November 18, 2022.

[4] "Executive Order". Office of Governor Henry McMaster. July 29, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2024.

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