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Virgil
Whatley "Duff" Duffie Jr.,
born in Greenwood, S.C., September 10,
1935, joined Sigma Nu's Chapter Eternal
on Thursday, June 30, 2005. He was 69.
In 1954, Brother Duffie was initiated
into the Delta Chapter at the University
of South Carolina. He served as Commander
from 1955-1956 and was president of
his class and the student government.
He was awarded the Algernon Sydney Sullivan
Award for excellence by the
University. He graduated from the University
of South Carolina School of Law in 1959
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Virgil Duffie served as vice president
and trust officer of Bankers Trust and
NCNB and served on Gov. Carroll Campbell's
cabinet as the State's first director
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Department
of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Upon his
retirement in 2000, he was presented the Order
of the Palmetto, South Carolina's highest civilian
award, by Gov. David Beasley. He also was a
lifetime supporter, director and counselor at
Palmetto Boys State for more than 25 years.
To say that Brother Duff was liked by the students
would be an understatement. His sense of humor
and genuine caring for the collegians made him
loved by generations of Sigma Nus. While Regent,
Brother Duffie visited 112 Sigma Nu chapters.
In 1986, Brother Duffie was bestowed Sigma Nu's
highest honor, induction into the Sigma Nu Hall
of Honor.
Brother Duffie gave generously of his time to
Sigma Nu. Since 1961, he has served continuously
as a volunteer for the Fraternity and/or the
Educational Foundation. He served as Division
Commander from 1961-1968, Chapter Advisor from
1963-1965, Grand Councilman from 1968-1972,
Vice Regent from 1972-1974, Regent from 1974-1976
and the Board of Trustees from 1974-1980 and
1984-1997. Since 1992 he served on the Educational
Foundation Board of Directors.
"Duff was the youngest Regent in the "history
of Sigma Nu. He was known as the 'Collegiate
Regent' and beloved by everyone. His example
of leadership has been inspiring, his contributions
to our Fraternity incalculable. Not only has
Sigma Nu lost a great leader, I'm sure that
many others feel as I do, I've lost a mentor
and a personal friend." said James C. Cherry,
Regent from 1990-1992, Member of the Hall of
Honor and Past President and Chairman of the
Sigma Nu Educational Foundation.
Virgil Duffie was married to the late Mary Hartzog
Duffie. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law,
Rebecca and Michael Penland of Columbia; daughter
Page Duffie; son and daughter-in-law Virgil
W. "Chip" and Ashley Brown Duffie;
brother and sister-in-law Walter Duffie and
Tanis Duffie; and granddaughters Caroline and
Anna Penland.
Memorials can be made to the Sigma Nu Educational
Foundation.
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