Wilbur Cave
| Wilbur Cave | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | University of South Carolina |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Religion | United Methodist Church |
| Spouse(s) | Janice R. Dillard |
| Children | 4 |
Wilbur Cave is an American politician, former sheriff and philanthropist from South Carolina, USA.
Early life
Wilbur Cave was born in an African-American family in Allendale, South Carolina.[1] His maternal family owned a cotton farm in Allendale County.[1] His mother was a schoolteacher at the Allendale County Training School.[1]
Cave graduated from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina in 1977.[1][2][3]
Career
Cave worked in substance abuse prevention for the Barnwell school district and for the town administration of Allendale.[2] He was a field representative for Democratic Congressman Butler Derrick.[2] He also served as a sheriff.[1]
Cave served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1994 to 2000, representing district 91.[1] He retired in 2000. Shortly after his retirement, Resolution S*0672 was passed both in the South Carolina House of Representatives and in the South Carolina Senate to honor his public service.[1]
Cave is the founder of Allendale County Alive, a non-profit organization whose aim is to bring housing to the impoverished residents of Allendale County, South Carolina.[1][3]
Personal life
Cave is married to Janice R. Dillard.[2] They have four children: Alisha, Julius, Frederick, and Renee.[2] Cave is a congregant of the Union United Methodist Church.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Theroux, Paul (2015). Deep South: Four Seasons on Back Roads. London, UK: Hamish Hamilton. pp. 46–52. ISBN 9780241146729.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "S*672: Session 113 (1999-2000)". South Carolina Legislature. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- 1 2 Theroux, Paul (July 2014). "Exploring the American Experience: The Soul of the South". Smithsonian. Retrieved September 29, 2015.