April 2013 - Tribute to Jim Muldrow - South Piedmont Community ...

“I REMEMBER MEETING Jimmy Muldrow
when I was an 8 th grader at East Union Middle Remembering Jim
School in Marshville. It was the first year students of
Marshville Elementary, Wingate Elementary, and
Union Elementary schools combined with East Union School students. I guess I was known as
that guy who could draw from Marshville and soon knew Jimmy as that guy from Wingate who
could write and could tell you everything about baseball. We went on to Forest Hills High
School and in the coming years graduated, and went about our lives.
“Later I would see the name “Jim Muldrow” as the sports writer in The Enquirer-Journal
newspaper and knew he was happily doing a combination of what he loved. It was a real pleasure
to be reunited with my old buddy when he came to work at South Piedmont. We collaborated
regularly on projects, attended seminars, and exchanged our knowledge and ideas in the short
time we spent together again.
“Jim will always have a place in my memories as a true friend I admired for his humble way and
selfless attitude towards everyone. Jim Muldrow: I had fun and learned a lot about how to be a
better person. Thanks!”
David Whitesides
Director of Printing Services
“MY HUSBAND AND I met Jim and his wife Cheryl in 2000 when we visited Wingate Baptist
Church for the first time. They reached out to us and invited us to lunch. It was an instant
friendship. Over the years, we were able to spend a lot of time together, including a trip to
Atlanta to watch the Braves play baseball. Life became busy for us and we eventually found our
home at another church but we always kept in touch. It was usually Jim who called or emailed
for a lunch date or dinner. He was always good to keep in touch and keep us together.
“I am thankful for the past year that I have worked at SPCC. I was able to spend more time with
my friend. I will miss his visits, emails and lunch dates. Jim was so awesome at being a friend
that he made you feel like you were his only one. He was so special to so many people. I know
his legacy will live on in all who knew and loved him. I never let a visit or phone call pass
without saying ‘I love you friend’ and for that I am grateful. Please tell someone you care about
that you love them today. Tomorrow may never come.”
Amber McCraw
Medical Sonography Clinical Coordinator