Gregory D. Shorey Jr.
Gregory D. Shorey Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the South Carolina Republican Party | |
| In office 1958–1961 | |
| Preceded by | David Dows |
| Succeeded by | Robert F. Chapman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 27, 1924 Belmont, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | May 18, 2026 (aged 101) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Betty Jane Young
(m. 1946; died 2012) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Boston University |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1943–1945 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Gregory Day Shorey Jr. (June 27, 1924 – May 18, 2026) was an American politician and civic leader who served as chair of the South Carolina Republican Party from 1958 to 1961.[1][2]
Early life
Gregory Day Shorey was born in Belmont, Massachusetts, on June 27, 1924, to Gregory Day and Lucille McNamara.[1] He attended school at Boston University.[1] During World War II, he joined the United States Navy, serving from 1943 to 1945.[3] While at Boston University, Shorey served as president of Young Republicans from 1947 to 1948.[3] In 1950, he moved to Greenville, South Carolina.[4]
Political career
In 1952, Shorey was a leader of the South Carolinians for Eisenhower in Greenville County.[3] Shorey was chairman of the Greenville County Republican Party from 1952 to 1954.[5] He was a delegate to the 1956, 1960, and 1964 Republican National Conventions.[3] Shorey gave the seconding speech for Barry Goldwater at the 1960 Republican National Convention.[5]
Personal life and death
Shorey married his wife, Betty Jane Young, on March 3, 1946.[4] Betty died on May 17, 2012, at the age of 86.[6] He had a daughter, Pamela Grace, and a son, Gregory D. Shorey III.[1][5] In 1978, he was awarded the Order of the Palmetto.[1]
Shorey died on May 18, 2026, at the age of 101.[7]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Gregory D. Shorey Papers, 1948–2011" (PDF). South Carolina Political Collections, University of South Carolina. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ↑ "Greg Shorey's 100th Birthday; Congressional Record Vol. 170, No. 120". www.congress.gov. July 24, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 "Collection: Gregory D. Shorey Papers | ArchivesSpace Public Interface". archives.library.sc.edu. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- 1 2 "Interview with Gregory D. Shorey". digital.tcl.sc.edu. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- 1 2 3 Bob Dill (May 18, 2011). "Greg Shorey Presented The Roger Milliken Lifetime Achievement Award". The Times Examiner. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ↑ "Betty Shorey Obituary (2012) - Greenville, SC". Legacy.com. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ↑ "Gregory Day Shorey Jr". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved May 20, 2026.