A former resident of Saxon Homes, Dr. David B. Whaley, Jr. was inducted into the Wall of Fame for his commitment to developing and directing educational, recreational, and cultural experiences for citizens of Richland County, particularly the youth. A tenured professor at Benedict College, Whaley was recognized as the colleges Teacher of the Year for his teaching, research, and service. He has also been recognized by the SC Recreation and Park Society for his outstanding leadership and service. An honors graduate of Allen University, Whaley earned his Doctorate from Clemson University. As of 2004, Dr. Whaley serves as the Vice President for Student Affairs at Benedict College.

A former resident of Allen Benedict Court, Gary E. Bell, was inducted into the Wall of Fame for his dedication and service to the community. A graduate of South Carolina State University, Bell received Master Degrees from Kent State and Winthrop Universities, and a Doctor of Health Administration Degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. A retired state employee, Bell served as Deputy Director for Fiscal Management and Information Systems at the Department of Social Services, on the Health and Human Services Finance Commission and as Vice-President for Business Affairs at Florence-Darlington Technical College. As of 2004, Bell is a Certified Public Accountant, and President and CEO of G.E. Bell, LLC, a financial accounting and healthcare consulting company. Dr. Bell lives by the mottos: Treat others the way you want to be treated and no mountain is too high to climb.

A former resident of Allen Benedict Court, Bishop Frederick James was inducted into the Wall of Fame for his service to the community. James earned a bachelor’s degree in History/English from Allen University and a master’s degree in divinity from Howard University. James served as Bishop of the SC AME churches and as Chair of the Board at Allen University. During his tenure at Allen, the university was accredited for the first time. He was elected as Bishop of the AME church and was assigned to South Africa. In 1996, James retired as Bishop of the Second Episcopal District. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the White House Advisory Board, and is a lifetime member of the NAACP. James was inducted into the South Carolina Black Hall of Fame and was awarded The Order of the Palmetto.