Dr. Boardman Homer Caraway Jr.

Death date: Feb 11, 2020

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Dr. Boardman Homer Caraway, Jr., 78, of Lancaster passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at White Oak Manor. He was born June 6, 1941 in Miami, Florida, a son of the late Boardman Homer Caraway, Sr. and Mabel Daniel Caraway. B.H. earned his B.S. and M.A. in biology at Appalachian State University. He taught for one year at Lenoir High School in North Carolina. He then taught for three years at Danville Community College in Virginia. B.H. decided to further his education and earned a PhD in microbiology from Virginia Tech. Upon completing his PhD, he became a professor of microbiology at USC Lancaster where he taught for 34 years. At USC-L, he purchased, through the aid of grants, many advanced instruments which allowed students to perform lab research every year. He was most proud of his Karl-Zeiss immunofluorescence microscope. B.H. kept the library stocked with the current scientific literature including the Annual Reviews of Genetics, Biochemistry and Microbiology. As advances were made in science, he worked diligently to bring the latest research to the classroom.Some students may remember the Great Wine and Cheese Festival, the Christmas Tree Affair, the Binky Bash, the Poker Parlor in the Sky, Fishing with Tires, the Acorn Hunter, and the Thursday Night Club. Outside of teaching, his interests included foreign sports cars, vegetable gardens, a weed-free lawn of centipede grass, and the Glass Garden Greenhouse Corporation. The Green House specialized in exotic plants such as berylliums, orchids, Christmas cacti, and azaleas.Dr. Caraway is survived by a daughter, Dr. Kimberly C. DuBose and her husband Trey of Greenville; a sister, Carol Greenwood of Tallahassee, Florida; four grandchildren, Ellie, Cara, Jack and Ben; numerous nephews; and a special friend, Billie Jo Crawford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Boardman Homer “Bo” Caraway, III; and a sister, Ann Johnston.The family will host a memorial service at a later date on Sanibel Island, Florida.In lieu of memorials, please consider donating to American Cancer Society South Carolina Chapter www.donate3.cancer.org or to Midlands Chapter of the American Heart Association www2.heart.org.Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Dr. Caraway.

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Rexianne

I met Dr Caraway at USC-L over 30 yrs ago,his passion & desire to teach micro was phenomenal! I loved loved his lectures,& his true desire to teach of the fascinating world of microbiology! My daughter has been taking micro thru USC-L & I share memories of him all the time,his excitement to share his knowledge was exceptional & it showed thru his lectures...funny & very smart,just all around great person,& professor!...so sorry to hear of his passing. Love to his family,& prayers for comfort,& peace.

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Clive Johnson

I was just made aware of Dr. Caraway’s passing. He was a great professor, mentor and friend. Making the Acorn Hunter with him was probably one of the best times I had in college. He will definitely be missed, but not forgotten!

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Carolyn Taylor

in honor of Boardman.
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Carolyn D Taylor

Dr. Caraway kept his students entertained as he gave us his lecture in class. As he taught the lesson he would tell us stories which would go with the lesson being taught. I remember some students had not ever seen a true to life chicken or had ever seen a new born chick hatched. I took some eggs to class and he put them into an incubator . One day in class we heard a chirp. The class got excited and of course he allowed the students to look through the glass as the chick made its way out of its shell. He gave a short lesson on what the students had witnessed and a couple of days later he took the two chicks home. An amazing brilliant man. Prayers for his family, keep his memory alive by sharing stories. May you find comfort in God's love and mercy.

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Anastasia Shaw

Dr. C. was my mentor and inspiration while I was at USC-L, and became one of my dearest friends. He was brilliant and dedicated as a teacher, and his sense of humor was infectious. I had to laugh when I saw the "Christmas Tree Affair" mentioned. So many great memories.

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Nancy Mcguire

in honor of Boardman.

I remember Dr. Caraway from USC-L. I remember his humorous nature that kept us on our toes in the office. May God wrap His loving arms around each member of your family and give the peace and comfort that only He can truly provide.
God's riches blessings,
Nancy Bowers McGuire

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Ginger Nance

Dr. Caraway was my Micro and Physiology Professor, he was the best. Once a long time ago when classrooms still used blackboards, we hid his chalk before class, he just laughed, dipped his finger in the chalk dust and continued on. Best professor ever. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

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Pete Hough

Dr. Caraway was a great teacher. He was tough but fair, passionate, funny, inspiring, cared about his students and was an inspiration to many. I was fortunate enough to take many classes under his tutelage, and was a lab assistant. I was an older student so he and I had a little different relationship, and he offered me every opportunity to learn from him. And, wow, he had a lot to teach because he knew a lot! I will always remember him fondly. I am sorry for your loss, but you can say with confidence that he made a difference in many young lives and left a legacy you can be proud of.

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Mary Krontz

in honor of Boardman.

Dr Caraway taught me microbiology in 1981 for required courses for nursing class. He was very intelligent. May he RIP.

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Amy Yarborough

Dr. Caraway was my Microbiology & Physiology professor @ 1991. He never had to reference a book for lectures and was so brilliant that he taught the class by memory. He was such a unique professor with intriguing examples and stories and the entire class looked forward to his classes. He wore T-Shirts with funny quotes about Microbiology & Physiology. Dr. Caraway was a great professor who loved teaching and always had a smile on his face. He was a great inspiration to everyone and help so many become x-ray tech's, nurses, doctors, etc. I'm so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.

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Angelo Sinopoli

Dr. Caraway was my professor and friend. After high school graduation I started school at USC Lancaster in biology. BH was inspirational and a great motivator. I remember he and I traveling across the Yucatán peninsula for three weeks on bicycles and loosing track of what day it was. I will always remember him as a friend.

Angelo Sinopoli

Anastasia Shaw

Angelo, you were a legend. He always spoke so highly of you.