Samuel G. Friedman Jr. ’62

Samuel G. Friedman Jr. ’62, of Saint Simons Island, Ga.; Jan. 3. He worked for Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company in New York before joining the New Jersey Air National Guard. After finishing basic training, he moved to Atlanta and worked for Amoco Oil Company. He continued his education, earning an MBA from Georgia State, taught as an adjunct professor and developed a passion for real estate. He worked with Cousins Properties for several years and in 1971 founded a commercial real estate company named AFCO Realty. He served on and eventually chaired the Atlanta Housing Authority Board. He was a founding chairman of the Path Foundation. He served on the board of the Atlanta Kiwanis Club and was awarded the Kiwanis Golden Rule Award. He also chaired the United Service Organizations committee for many years. He was a founding director of the National Infantry Museum in Columbus, Ga., and upon his retirement from that service he was awarded the Order of Saint Maurice, which is the highest award the U.S. Army gives to civilians. In his 40s he earned his pilot’s license and enjoyed flying, running, hiking, biking, fishing, and traveling. He is survived by his wife, Susan; five children; and eight grandchildren.