Robert E. Kneece

Robert Edward Kneece (December 20, 1933 – November 23, 2000) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1967 to 1976 and as chairman of the South Carolina Department of Social Services from 1978 to 1981.

Robert E. Kneece
Kneece in 1970
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Richland County
In office 1967–1975
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 78th district
In office 1975–1976
Preceded by	District established
Succeeded by	Moffatt Burriss
Chairman of the South Carolina Department of Social Services
In office 1978–1981
Governor	James B. Edwards Richard Riley
Personal details
Born	Robert Edward Kneece (1933-12-20)December 20, 1933 Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Died	November 23, 2000(2000-11-23) (aged 66) Dania Beach, Florida, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	University of South Carolina

Life and career

Kneece was born in Columbia, South Carolina, the son of Otis and Elise Kneece. He attended and graduated from Eau Claire High School. After graduating, he attended the University of South Carolina, earning his LLB degree in 1958, which after earning his degree, he worked as a lawyer.^[1]

Kneece served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1967 to 1976.^[2][3] After his service in the House, he served as chairman of the South Carolina Department of Social Services from 1978 to 1981.^[4]

Kneece was awarded the Order of the Palmetto by South Carolina governor Jim Hodges in 2000.^[5]

Death

Kneece died on November 23, 2000, in Dania Beach, Florida, at the age of 66.^[6][7]