| Graduation Year | Class of 1991 |
| Date of Passing | Feb 18, 2007 |
| About | Kevin passed away on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, after a sudden unexpected illness. Born in Johnson City, Tenn., he was the son of John Ellis Cathey Jr. and Bernice Addis Cathey. A graduate of Greenwood High School and Lander University, he earned a bachelors degree in Business Administration and was a member of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. Kevin has been an area resident since 2001, formerly of Greenwood. He was a faithful deacon and member of Saluda River Baptist Church, where he was active in youth ministry. He was the manager of Extended Stay Deluxe Hotels. Kevin was a member of numerous community based programs. and was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and grandson. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Surviving in addition to his parents, John and Bernice Cathey of Greenwood are his wife, Kelly Blackwell Cathey of West Columbia; daughter, Katelyn Elizabeth Cathey of West Columbia; son, Jacob Ellis Cathey of West Columbia; sisters and brothers-in-law, Janna and Tom Vaughan of Piedmont; Pennie and Ernie Peagler of Lexington; grandmother, Kate Cathey of Mt. City, Ga.; two nephews, John Thomas and Zachary Peagler, a niece, London Peagler. |
