William L. Baylor, II, affectionately known as "Duby", the son of the late Reverend General Lee Baylor and Edith Baylor, was born on March 3, 1936 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. Duby graduated from Berkeley Training High School in 1955, where he finished third in his class. While at Berkeley Training High School, he was a member of the Chorus, Drama Club and Football team. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Allen University, Columbia, SC in 1959. He taught science for six years at I. Ellis Johnson High School, Laurinburg, NC, before enrolling at Fisk University, Nashville, TN. He later received a Master of Science degree in Education from Fisk University in 1966. Later he received an Education Specialist Degree from The Citadel, Charleston, SC in 1987. He was employed as a Radiological Monitoring Instructor at the University of North Carolina in 1966 and began working the same year for the Raleigh City School System, where he remained for three years. During the summer of 1967, he was the only science teacher selected and trained to teach experimental science for the Raleigh School System. In 1969, Duby began working at Mayo High School, Darlington, SC, where he served as a Teacher/Coach for one year and as an Assistant Principal for three years. Eighteen years after his graduation from Berkeley Training High School, he returned home and worked with the Berkeley County School District for twenty-two years in the following capacities: Assistant Principal at Goose Creek High School from 1973 to 1977; Assistant Principal at Berkeley High School from 1977 to 1979; Staff Administrative Assistant for Personnel Services from 1979 to 1981; Associate Superintendent for Personnel Services from 1981 to 1987 and Assistant Superintendent for Personnel Services from 1987 to 1995. After thirty-six years in Education, he retired in June 1995 but continued to provide unselfish and motivating leadership service to the Berkeley County School District. He served as a mentor, coach, interim principal and assistant principal at the following schools and departments: Personnel Services, Cainhoy Elementary/Middle School; Daniel Island School; Sangaree Middle School; Cross High School and Berkeley High School. He was also interim principal at Dorchester High School in the Dorchester County School District and was a member of S.A.F.E. (Securing Assets for Education), a nonprofit organization that serves to finance school facilities. Duby was united in Holy Matrimony to Theola White on May 30, 1959. Duby was a member of Moncks Corner African Methodist Episcopal Church, where he served as an active member of the Church School, Steward Pro-Tem, Member of the Male and Cathedral Choirs, Director of Lay Activities for the Lay Organization and the Sons of Allen. He also established the tutorial/enrichment program at the church. In addition to his dedication to his family and church, William was secretary of the Moncks Corner Exchange Club; Member, Wachovia Board of Directors; Berkeley County Mental Health Board; S.C. Black Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors; General Alumni Associates of Allen University; General Alumni Foundation of Allen University; President of the Berkeley County Alumni Association of Allen University; Past President, S.C. Association of School Personnel Administrators, 1994-1995; Director of the Berkeley Arts Council and member of the NAACP. He was a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He received numerous awards and recognitions throughout his lifetime. On Sunday, June 22, 2008, Duby answered the divine call from God, "Servant of God, Well Done! Enter into eternal joy." He leaves behind to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Theola W. Baylor of Moncks Corner, SC; children, William L. Baylor, III (Rhonda) of Hope Mills, NC, Eldridge L.A. Baylor (Mary) of West Columbia, SC, Pierre Baylor (Marilyn) of Charlotte, NC, Ricky Harrington (Vanessa) of Upper Marlboro, MD, Carolyn B. Guimmo of Moncks Corner, SC and Allean B. Rush (George) of Waxhaw, NC; sisters, Elease B. Moore and Geraldine B. Major (Harry) both of Moncks Corner, SC, Thomasena Baylor of Ft. Lauderdale, FL,, Carol B. Greene (Marvin) of Anderson, SC and Vera B. Brown (Winston) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; seven grandchildren, Tamara, Anthony, Leigh, Chloe, Jordan, Raven and Rick, Jr.; two great-grandchildren, Ariel and Akira; an uncle, Rev. James Smalls; sisters and brothers-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, friends and "adopted" children. To leave an online memorial message for the family, please click on "Sign the Guestbook" below. Thank you!