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After 23 plus years of working for the Town of Greenville as Public Works Supervisor, JC Fead resigned to pursue other interests. On Friday, May 19, the Greenville Town Council, Greenville residents and notable figures of the community gathered to celebrate Fead's retirement at Town Hall and say goodbye to a gentleman who is described as “hard working” and “always there for the community.”
During the farewell gathering, attendees enjoyed cake and refreshments.
Former Town Manager Jim McCroskey thanked Fead for his hard work ethic and, alongside the Town Council, presented him with a certificate of appreciation.
Heartfelt cards were given to Fead in appreciation of his dedication to making Greenville a better place, and many of those in attendance said a few words to honor him.
Elesta Pritchett recalled that Fead always went out of his way to help her, whether her car broke down or her tire was flat. “[Fead] helped me or told me what to do,” said Pritchett. “I hope he lives way beyond my years.”
Town Council member Barbara Dansey echoed the same. “Whenever I needed [Fead] there, he was there for whatever I needed,” said Dansey. “There will never be another one like him.”
“Greenville will not be the same [without you],” said Town Council Member Joi Collins to Fead. “I hope wherever you go to will be better.” Collins also thanked Fead's wife, Lulu, for being “an understanding wife,” throughout Fead's employment.
Lastly, Town Council Member Brandi Seabrooks shared a memory of Fead, who did CPR on her brother when she was six years old, providing further evidence that Fead has been a huge contributor to Greenville, inside and outside of the projects he did for Public Works.
Fead first worked for Vernon Underwood, Joe Alexander, Dean York and John Hopkins, where he learned all about the water lines within Greenville.
Madison County Commissioner Ronnie Moore first worked with Fead on the water lines. He made an appearance at the retirement party to congratulate Fead on his retirement on behalf of the county.
Although he is certainly looking forward to retiring, Fead assured everyone that he would be around to help anyone in need. He also thanked his coworkers, Joe Jackson and Wayne Malone, for all of their help throughout the years.