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Conway Kenneth Burton Spivey, "Ken or Billy", age 84, passed away at his residence in Conway on April 4, 2012. He was born in Wilmington, NC, the son of the late Dr. Burriss Spivey and Gladys Watts Spivey. He was predeceased by a son, John Kenneth, and a brother, Rev. David Spivey of North Charleston. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Annie Lou Floyd Spivey of Conway, a daughter Gloria, and son-in-law Michael Moyer of Myrtle Beach, a sister, Sara Singleton of Conway, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Spivey graduated from Conway High School, attended The Citadel, and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He graduated from Gupton-Jones College in Nashville, TN. He retired from National Oldline Life Insurance Company as a District General Manager. He was a member of the Wall of Fame and received the President's Trophy for Outstanding Leadership and Performance. Mr. Spivey served his community in various civic organizations and community projects over the years. He was President of The Conway Jaycees and President of The Conway Kiwanis Club, President of The Horry County Christian Business Men's Fellowship, and also President of the Conway Chapter of the Christian Business Men's Association. He served The Chamber of Commerce in various fund raising and community projects. Mr. Spivey was a member of the American Legion Post 111. He assisted in the organization of the first Horry County Heart Fund Drive and the Horry Heart Fund Unit for the American Heart Association. Mr. Spivey was President of the East Conway Precinct and served as Poll Manager for many years. Mr. Spivey was a Charter Member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was also a Charter Member of the United Methodist Men and assisted in the organization of that group. He served as President of the Men's Fellowship Sunday School Class, Church Lay Leader, member of the Administrative Board, President of the Methodist Men, served on the Council of Ministries and various other committees. He organized the first church wide "Ladies Appreciation Night". He was a certified Lay Speaker for the Marion District, and was a member of the National Association of United Methodist Evangelism which is a worldwide church ministry of creative evangelism. Mr. Spivey served for several years as the church visitor for new families. He was a nominee for the Harry Denman Award from the South Carolina Methodist Conference. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Private burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm until 2:45 pm Monday in the church fellowship hall before the service. The family is requesting no flowers; donations may be made to The Palm Charter School for at Risk Students, 136 Rodeo Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC 29579. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Kenneth Spivey

April 17, 1927 - April 4, 2012