Saying Goodbye to a Dear Friend

Chances are you've seen our bronze coal miner statue at the Memorial on the Museum grounds. Someone had to pose for the sculptor. Our model was George "Bud" Lewis. Bud was former owner and CEO of the Quality Excelsior Coal Mine in Greenwood and board member of the National Coal Association, which made him a natural as our model. Bud was a "model" in many ways: in kindness, gentleness of spirit, friendliness and compassion. The Society lost a dear friend and colleague when he passed away August 3.

Bud was the husband of past president Sue Cravens Lewis and an active member of the Historical Society. He will be deeply missed.