Stuart Michael Whitmire, 21, of 310 Cherokee Ridge Road, Tamassee, S.C., died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005, in a motorcycle crash. He was riding on Highway 130 just after 3 p.m. when he lost control of his motorcycle and was thrown from it. He died at the scene.

A native of Oconee County, Stuart was the son of Michael Shuford and Teresa Kelley Whitmire. He was a part-time employee of Clemson University, student of Southern Wesleyan University at the Central campus and member of the Salem United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the church choir.

In addition to his parents, Stuart was survived by a brother, Mack Whitmire, Tamassee, S.C.; grandparents, Ralph and Rilla Whitmire, Salem, S.C.; Charles L. Kelley, Salem, Lucy F. Rogers, Salem; and girlfriend, Nikki Burrell, West Union, S.C.

Funeral services were conducted at 4 p.m., Nov. 26, 2005, at Salem United Methodist Church, with a committal service following in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Salem United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 42, Salem, SC 29676.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.davenportfuneralhome.com.

Davenport Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.