Davidson College – In Memoriam

Lloyd Kennedy Boggs, age 75, died on October 4, 2026 after a tough battle with cancer. Kenny was born on March 13, 1951 in Spartanburg, SC to the late Marcus Livingstone Boggs and Sarah Alice McFarland Boggs. Raised in Spartanburg, Kenny graduated from Spartanburg High School, Davidson College, and the University of South Carolina School of Law.

Following graduation from law school, Kenny began his 34 year legal career as an Assistant Attorney General in the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office. He then moved to the South Carolina Insurance Department, serving first as General Counsel to the department and later as Deputy Chief Insurance Commissioner. However, Kenny spent most of his career with Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, from which he retired as Senior Vice President – Legal & Compliance after 23 years of service with the company.

He was a 40 year member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Columbia, where he served as both a deacon and an elder.

Kenny enjoyed reading, outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking, and spending time with family and friends. He particularly enjoyed attending sports and other activities of his granddaughters, to whom he was affectionately known as “Pop.” Kenny was an avid traveler, and along with his wife, Maureen, traveled extensively both domestically and internationally. Kenny and Maureen loved all of their trips, and especially loved traveling with their children and grandchildren.

Kenny was passionate about the U. S. national park system. In addition to visiting numerous national parks, monuments, historic sites, and recreation areas throughout the country, he was for many years a dedicated volunteer at Congaree National Park near Columbia.

Kenny is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Maureen Margaret McGraw Boggs; son Richard Kennedy Boggs of Columbia; son Thomas Livingstone Boggs (Melissa Suppinger Boggs) of Columbia; granddaughters Laura Carlson Boggs and Claire Kennedy Boggs of Columbia; sister Alice Boggs Lentz of Montreat, NC; sister-in-law Marsha McGraw Olive and brother-in-law David Alan Olive of Washington, DC; sister-in-law Janice Carter Darby Boggs of Greer, SC; and beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Marcus Livingstone Boggs, Jr. and Thomas Alfred McFarland Boggs; and brother-in-law Thomas Neil Lentz.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 26 at 12:00 p.m. at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3200 Trenholm Road in Columbia. The family will greet visitors at the church following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Richland Library Friends and Foundation, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201; the National Parks Conservation Association, 777 6th Street NW, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20001; or a charity of one’s choice.

Douglas Stewart, 89, of Carol Stream, Illinois, passed away September 26, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn Stewart; loving father of Elizabeth (Jamie), Mary (Angel), and Helen; proud grandfather of Daniel, Mariana, Isabel and Emma.

Douglas was born in Charlotte, NC on February 23, 1937, the youngest child of Helen and Joe Stewart. Douglas graduated from Myers Park High School in 1955 and went on to complete a degree in History and Greek from Davidson College in North Carolina. In 1970 he completed a master’s degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois in New Testament Studies.

He was in the service of Christ for over 50 years, serving alongside his wife, with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students, in Bolivia, Argentina, Mexico and the United States. He came to love Latin America deeply. He was respected as a mentor, teacher and pastor. He was passionate about ministering to college students and young adults. 

He enjoyed birdwatching, bicycling, and traveling. He was an avid sports fan, he especially loved the Chicago Bears, Cubs and Bulls, and his beloved Tar Heels. He enjoyed sharing a good meal with family and friends, going to the movies, getting to know people, and serving God with his wife, Marilyn, to whom he was married for 54 years. He took great delight in being with his children and grandchildren doing things to bring joy to their lives.

He lived a life led by his love of Christ and commitment to serving others. He was deeply loved and respected by family and friends and will be greatly missed. With his passing, heaven has gained, and earth has lost. 

Visitation will be at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street, Wheaton, from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M on Friday, October 2, 2026. 

The Memorial Service will be held at Gary United Methodist Church, 224 N Main St, Wheaton at 12 pm, on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Douglas’ honor may be directed to Compa, IFES in Mexico. US donors; Outside of the US

Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.

Jeffrey David Burns was born on Christmas Day by the ocean in Milford, Connecticut. Born to Bernard J. Burns and Kathryn Mary Eustace Burns, Jeff was the youngest of five children. Jeff’s childhood by the water cultivated a deep love of the sea that persisted throughout his life.

Jeff attended John Hopkins high school, going initially to the University of Richmond, then transferring in the fall of 1978 to Davidson College. Jeff was recruited by Davidson after catching Davidson’s attention during a spring game as quarterback with University of Richmond by completing 8 of 13 passes for 78 yards and 2 touchdowns against the number one defensive unit. His athletic performance made newspaper headlines. During Jeff’s time at Davidson, his artistic abilities caught the eye of his professors, and Jeff’s beautiful oil paintings are treasured to this day by his family. Of Jeff’s most memorable experiences in college were those in the company of his lifelong college friends and his canine companion, Bo.

Jeff graduated with a degree in economics in 1981. Feeling called by his adventurous spirit, he embarked on a formative six-month solo bicycle tour of Ireland, Europe and the Middle East. He lived and worked on a Kibbutz in Israel, concluding his travels in Egypt and sailing the Nile River. Jeff’s travels left an indelible mark on him, and cultivated both a lasting impression of the profound and nuanced beauty of the world, and a deep love for people that would guide him throughout his lifespan.

Returning home in 1982, he began a career that would grow into global risk management, working as he said “with people to resolve challenging situations before they became more challenging.” He was considered by others in the industry to be a construction expert with product development expertise and design of risk solutions for large-scale civil projects around the globe. He excelled due to his love of people and visionary outlook.

Jeff, above all else, cherished every moment of time with his family. Jeff had three beloved children during his first marriage and married his wife, Jamie in 2019. They shared loving, deeply cherished years together. Jeff trusted God’s love and never wavered in both his Catholic faith and deep love for family.

Throughout his life, Jeff’s adventurous spirit made him most at home climbing mountains or sailing into the wilderness of the sea. He maintained a love of all watercraft, some of which were barely seaworthy. His final home was in Evergreen, Colorado, with his wife Jamie, surrounded by the mountains he so deeply loved.

Jeff is survived by his loving wife, Jamie, daughter Jennifer Caitlin Markey and son-in-law Craig Phillip Markey, son Jeffrey B. Burns and daughter- in-law Katherine Renee Burns, and daughter Katherine Hally Burns. Jeff is survived by his well-loved grandchildren Jack Alden Markey, Owen Oliver Markey, and Eleanor Emerson Markey. Jeff precedes in death his beloved siblings, sister Kathleen Halperin, brother Bernard Burns, and brother Chris Burns. He joins his beloved brother Joe Burns in eternal rest. Jeff’s family and friends grieve deeply the passing of Jeff’s brilliant life and light, and he is remembered by the laughter, joy, hope and love he gave to so many in his lifetime.