Earl Jerome Fulton and Keeron Quintrell McElveen Obituary: Kingstree Senior High School Athlete Earl Jerome Fulton and Claflin Student Keeron McElveen Dies
The Kingstree University Alumni Game, featuring the Boys Old School vs. New School matchup, will offer a meaningful opportunity to honor the memories of Earl Jerome Fulton and Keeron Quintrell McElveen. Their stories remain part of the community’s collective remembrance, bringing together the themes of basketball, friendship, family, and lives lost too soon.
Through the game, alumni and community members will have an opportunity to reflect on the lives of two young men whose memories continue to hold significance for those who knew and loved them.
remembering Earl Jerome Fulton
Earl Jerome Fulton was a former student-athlete at Kingstree Senior High School. He is remembered as a beloved son, brother, friend, and student, as well as a talented basketball player whose passion for the game left a lasting impression on those around him.
Fulton’s life was tragically cut short on March 7, 1977, in Marion, South Carolina, while he was participating in a basketball game. Although his time was brief, the memories of his love for basketball and the relationships he shared continue to be meaningful to those who remember him.
His connection to the sport makes the alumni game a fitting occasion to reflect on his life and recognize the place he holds in the community’s memory.
remembering Keeron Quintrell McElveen
Keeron Quintrell McElveen was born on November 19, 1997, to Roslyn Peterson and Therion McElveen.
After graduating from high school, McElveen began a new chapter in his life in August 2016, when he enrolled at Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina. His journey was tragically interrupted a few months later when he died in an automobile accident.
His passing brought profound sorrow to his family, friends, and everyone who recognized the promise of his future. Though his life was cut short, his memory remains with those who loved him and continue to reflect on the time they shared with him.
a basketball game with a deeper meaning
The Boys’ Old School vs. New School matchup represents more than a gathering around basketball. It also provides a chance for people to come together in remembrance, celebrate community connections, and honor the lives of those who are no longer present.
By remembering Fulton and McElveen, the alumni gathering can help keep their stories alive for those who knew them and for younger generations learning about their place in the community’s history.
honoring their memories
The memories of Earl Jerome Fulton and Keeron Quintrell McElveen continue through the people who loved them and the stories shared about their lives.
As alumni and community members come together for the Kingstree University Alumni Game, the occasion offers an opportunity to reflect on their legacies with respect, gratitude, and compassion.
May their memories continue to be cherished, and may their families, friends, and loved ones find comfort in knowing that their lives remain part of the community’s remembrance.
