In Memory

Arthur Pepper Geddings - Class Of 1965

 

Arthur Joseph “Pepper” Geddings, Jr.

Class of 1965

August 1947 - March 1968
 

 

 

 

Pepper Geddings Recreation Center is named for Arthur Joseph “Pepper” Geddings, Jr.  Nicknamed “Pepper” for his lively personality and competitive spirit, Geddings took part in city recreation programs for seven years and was well known by all.  In 1965, he graduated from Myrtle Beach High School and left for college to continue his love of baseball.  Pepper graduated with honors from Wingate Junior College in 1967.  Then, during a game between Appalachian State University, where he was a junior, and Wingate, Pepper was accidentally struck by a pitched baseball.  He died from the injury at age 20.  Myrtle Beach was building a recreation center at the time, and in 1968 the new facility was named in Pepper’s honor.

 

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  1. Geddings, Arthur Joseph "Pepper", Jr. 14 Aug 1947-6 Mar 1968