| Name |
Paul Francois “Big Paul” DUCOM [2, 3, 4] |
| Suffix |
Sr. |
| Birth |
29 Feb 1908 |
Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina  [5, 6, 7] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Education |
Finished the old Boys High School in Sumter, South Carolina. [5] |
| HIST |
of Sumter, South Carolina His work and community service spanned 75 years. From 1930 to 1960, he was superintendent of Sumter Machinery Rewinding Shop. In 1963, he founded and was president of Industrial Electric Machinery Rewinding Shop. A master electrician and member of the State Municipal Electrical Board (1960-1995), he taught journeyman and master electrician courses at Carolina Tech College, Extended Education (1965-1995). He was especially proud of his long affiliation with the city of Sumter, dating back to 1928, when he volunteered as a firefighter. He continued to serve as a firefighter until 1974, when he began working for the city in the field of electrical and mechanical engineering. Chief electrician and electrical inspector for many years, he was retained as a consultant after retiring in 2001. A lifetime member of the French Huguenot Society, he was also a lifetime member of First Families of South Carolina, Sons of the American Revolution and member, as well as Master Mason, Sumter Masonic Lodge (he was awarded the 60 ear pin in 2003). An avid fisherman and storyteller, he was a member of Brohn Lake Club. He often said that some of the happiest times of his life were fishing with his grandchildren at Cantey Bay, North Santee. He loved to cook catfish and chicken stew for family, friends, colleagues and civic groups. His hush puppies were considered to be the best by many happy diners. Another popular specialty, DuCom beef chili, was a prized and secret recipe handed down from his father, who used to own a hot dog stand in downtown Sumter. [3, 8, 9] |
| MILI |
He was a charter member of the United States National Guard, 115th Artillery (1928-1935). [9] |
| Occupation |
Electrical engineer and consultant. Fireman for Sumter Fire Department from 1928-1974. [5] |
| Religion |
He was a longstanding member of both Grace Baptist Church in Sumter, as well as Lake Marion Baptist Church, North Santee, South Carolina. [9] |
| _UID |
705749F2B7D344DBAD00774C0F97EFF6A6E4 |
| Death |
25 Jan 2004 |
Tuomey Regional Medical Center, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina [7] |
| Burial |
30 Jan 2004 [9] |
|
| Person ID |
I17153 |
Singleton and Related Families |
| Last Modified |
28 Aug 2021 |
| Father |
Edward Louis DUCOM, Jr., b. 13 May 1870, Seiglingville, South Carolina. d. 28 May 1941, Sumter, South Carolina (Age 71 years) |
| Mother |
Mary Dell/e MELLETTE, b. 7 Sep 1878, Wedgefield, Sumter County, South Carolina d. 2 Apr 1958, Sumter, South Carolina (Age 79 years) |
| Marriage |
3 Jul 1902 |
Wedgefield, South Carolina |
| _UID |
F531E170F38449579046E0B32C71E89F1BC1 |
| _UID |
F531E170F38449579046E0B32C71E89F1BC1 |
| Family ID |
F11098 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family |
Mildred Speer “Tic Toc” RAMSEY, b. 15 Jan 1912 d. 10 Mar 2006, Sterling House, Sumter, South Carolina (Age 94 years) |
| Marriage |
27 Jun 1933 |
Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina |
| _UID |
FF0A9ED4B9E044369CC32FB31A6CB15258F6 |
| _UID |
FF0A9ED4B9E044369CC32FB31A6CB15258F6 |
| Children |
| | 1. Paul Francois DUCOM, Jr., b. 30 May 1935, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina d. 12 Aug 2021, McCoy Nursing Facility, Bishopville, South Carolina (Age 86 years) |
| | 2. Living |
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| Family ID |
F12100 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified |
23 Mar 2026 |
1908 - 2004 (95 years)