Dr Elmer Town's son Stephen

Dr Elmer Town's son Stephen#78133

By 4everfsu - April 18th, 2007, 8:50 am

- April 18th, 2007, 8:50 am #78133

I just found out he passed away in 2002. What happened?
Thanks

#78138

By LUconn - April 18th, 2007, 9:02 am

- April 18th, 2007, 9:02 am #78138

Car accident. I believe he fell asleep driving back to Lynchburg from a trip. I had him for NT.

*please disregard this post if dated before 2017 and accept my apologies*

#78144

By 4everfsu - April 18th, 2007, 9:14 am

- April 18th, 2007, 9:14 am #78144

Thanks

#78148

By Cider Jim - April 18th, 2007, 9:18 am

- April 18th, 2007, 9:18 am #78148

The son's name was Sam. He was a Religion DLP professor and died in Nelson County, leaving behind a wife and 2 or 3 children. He had just bought a new vehicle in Maryland and was driving it home, but fell asleep at the wheel, is my understanding. There was talk of building a golf driving range on campus as a memorial to him.

"If Cider hit the books any harder, they'd press charges"--Lefty
"When you’re right you’re right"--Purple
"I shall not participate in many discussions..."

--Fumble (1961-2009), RIP

#78152

By LUconn - April 18th, 2007, 9:25 am

- April 18th, 2007, 9:25 am #78152

Sam, that's right. I had him for New Testament, and skipped that class as often as possible. It was the previous semester before his death. In retrospect, I feel bad about that.

*please disregard this post if dated before 2017 and accept my apologies*

#78164

By 4everfsu - April 18th, 2007, 10:55 am

- April 18th, 2007, 10:55 am #78164

His real name was Stephen R. Towns but was called Sam according to a book I purchased written by Dr. Town, 'John Believe and Live', it is dedicated to his son,