Family of Fort Mill Teen to Hold Sunday Memorial at Park Where He Drowned

SUNDAY UPDATE: The service has been moved to Catawba Park, located at 2351 New Gray Rock Rd, Tega Cay, SC 29708.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Family of Fort Mill teen Logan Gurley are inviting the community to a memorial service for him at 7 p.m. Sunday at Pitcairn Park in Tega Cay.

Crews were called to the park on Triton Drive around 4 p.m. Monday to look for the 16-year-old teen who was missing, and his body was later recovered by Charlotte Fire. Gurley was found underwater at the park, where officials said he had gone to swim with friends.

At Sunday’s planned memorial service, the family plans to have a candlelight vigil and speak about Gurley, who was a well-known basketball player at Fort Mill High School. He was a rising sophomore.

Meanwhile, a GoFundMe page set up by the mayor of Tega Cay has received over three times the $15,000 goal. According to Mayor Chris Gray’s post, donations will help cover funeral expenses and provide financial support to the family.

“Logan was a bright light in our community, known for his kind spirit and infectious smile,” the mayor wrote. “During this incredibly difficult time, we are coming together to support the Gurley family.”