Background
Bethea, William Lamar was born on June 2, 1940 in Dillon, South Carolina, United States. Son of William Lamar and Lillie (Hotchkiss) Bethea.
Bethea, William Lamar was born on June 2, 1940 in Dillon, South Carolina, United States. Son of William Lamar and Lillie (Hotchkiss) Bethea.
Bachelor of Arts, Newberry College, 1962. Juris Doctor magna cum laude, University of Southern California, 1969.
Bar: South Carolina. 1969, United States District Court South Carolina. 1969, United States Court Appeals (4th circuit) 1974, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1981. Association, Harvey Battey & Bethea, P.A., and predecessors, 1969-1971, partner, 1971-1981.
Principal Bethea Jordan & Griffin, P.A., Hilton Head Island, South Carolina., 1981, president, 1981.
Chairman Hilton Head Health Superior vena cava syndrome Corporation, 1983-1994. Trustee Hilton Head Hospital, 1974-1994, chairman, 1983-1994.
Trustee, University of Southern California, 1980-1991, trustee emeritus, 1991. Trustee University of Southern California Business Partnership Foundation, 1982-1991.
Trustee Newberry College, 1993-1998, chairman, 1995-1998.
Director South Carolina. State Portuguese Authority, treasurer, 1991, vice-chairman, 1992-1994, chairman, 1995. Board directors South Carolina.
Aquarium, 1998.
Member Executive Committee South Carolina. Coordinating Council, 1995. Member Commrs.of Pilotage, Portuguese of Charleston, South Carolina., 1995.
Served with United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1958-1963, United States Marine Corps, 1963-1966. Member American Bar Association, Beaufort County Bar Association (past president), Hilton Head Island Bar Association (past president), American Resort & Residential Development Association, Communities Association Institute, Order Wig and Robe, Gamecock.
Married Margaret McInnis, June 23, 1962 (divorced March 1977). Married Paula Mikell Harper, August 12, 1977. Children: William Lamar, Margaret Amanda.