William Rhea

William Rhea was one of seven students who died in a fire at a beach house in North Carolina on October 28, 2008. Six victims attended University of South Carolina; one attended Clemson University. His brother, Andrew, survived.

Fast Facts

1. Age: 18
2. Died: October 28, 2007
3. One brother, one sister
4. Brother, Andrew Rhea, survived
5. Student at University of South Carolina
6. Member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity
7. Favorite sports: Baseball, golf¹

Fire Facts

1. Fire date: October 28, 2007
2. Where: Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
3. Survivors: Six, including Andrew Rhea, Ashley Perdue and Tripp Wylie
4. Victims: William Rhea, Justin Anderson, Travis Cale, Lauren Mahon, Cassidy Pendley, Emily Yelton, Allison Walden
5. Yelton, Cale, Wylie and Anderson were high school friends
6. Yelton and Cale were dating
7. Pendley was Wylie's girlfriend
8. Yelton attended Clemson University; all others attended University of South Carolina
9. All USC dead were members of Delta Delta Delta sorority or Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity
10. Cause of death: Smoke inhalation, carbon monoxide poisoning²
11. All victims had high blood alcohol levels³

William Rhea Golf Tournament

1. Where: Florence Country Club
2. When: June 3, 2008
3. Proceeds go to the University of South Carolina baseball fund

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