McKinley Washington Jr.
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 45th district
In office
1990–2000
Preceded byPeden B. McLeod
Succeeded byClementa C. Pinckney
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 116th district
In office
1975–1990
Preceded byn/a
Succeeded byCurtis B. Inabinett
Personal details
Born(1936-08-08)August 8, 1936
Mayesville, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedJuly 24, 2022(2022-07-24) (aged 85)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseBeulah
Children2
Residence(s)Ravenel, South Carolina, U.S.
Alma materJohnson C. Smith University
OccupationPolitician, 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

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

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

Legacy

McKinley Washington, Jr. Bridge Highway sign, Edisto Island National Scenic Byway - NARA

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.

References

  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.


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