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Robert (Bobby) Lee O'Harra 

Graduated from Florence High School in 1941

Graduated from University of South Carolina in 1948 with a BA in Education

Served as Block "C" President at USC and Blue Key Member

Lettered four years in football at FHS and was Captain his Senior year

Selected All State Center as a Senior and played in the Shrine Bowl

1940 Golden Gloves Light Heavyweight winner

Attended the University of South Carolina for football on full scholarship as QB and End in 1941 & 1942

Was in the Air Force from 1943-1946 and served as a four engine instructor in B-24 & B-29

Returned to USC in 1946 & 1947 and lettered all four years there in football

Recalled as a B-29 pilot for Korean conflict with the rank of Major from 1950-1951 and remained in reserves thru 1982

In 1966 he was appointed to the Recreation Board from the 6th District by Governor McNair

In 1968 he was appointed to Florence County Council by Governor McNair

Served as Section Center Postmaster from 1967-1994

Member of the First Baptist Church for 59 years

Served as President of the Florence Chamber of Commerce in 1963

President of the Lions Club and Member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board

Florence County Social Services Board

Member of the Board of the Bruce-Lee Foundation and the advisory Board to Carolina's Hospital System

Member of the Morning Kiwanis Club