Logo

james f. byrnes foundation scholarships

Honorary Scholars

{short description of image}Honorary Byrnes Scholars are persons who have made special contributions to The Byrnes Foundation and who have been duly elected as Honorary Members by the Board of Directors of The Byrnes Scholars. Membership is extended only to those persons whose contribution has been accepted and acknowledged by The Byrnes Foundation.

The following persons are Honorary Byrnes Scholars:

  • Willie Byrd, longtime chauffeur for Gov. and Mrs. Byrnes
  • Margaret Courtney, The Byrnes Foundation Executive Secretary from 1973 to 1993
  • Andy Courtney, the diligent man behind the successful woman
  • Jean Elton, Executive Secretary of The Byrnes Foundation from 1993 to 1999
  • Bob Elton, the diligent man behind the successful woman
  • Lyle Burns, investment counselor for The Byrnes Foundation since 1975
  • Mr. John Cothran
  • Mr. Michael Burns, investment counselor for The Byrnes Foundation