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Chance Nesbitt Obituary

NESBITT, Chance The relatives and friends of Mr. Chance L. Nesbitt of Columbia, SC are invited to attend his funeral services Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Berkeley Church of Christ, 1483 Highway 52, Moncks Corner, SC. Interment, Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Pineville, SC. Viewing will be today from 6 to 8 p.m. at GETHERS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 221 Church Road, St. Stephen, SC, (843)761-8519. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jannie L. Nesbitt of Columbia, SC; mother, Mrs. Mabel McCray of St. Stephen, SC; biological mother, Mrs. Genada Evans of Cross, SC; children, Mr. Chance B. Nesbitt of Memphis, TN, Mrs. Renee N. Jefferson of Pineville, SC, Ms. Desiree L. Nesbitt and Ms. Audrey Nesbitt both of Lithonia, GA; mother-in-law, Mrs. Annie B. Gaillard of Pineville, SC; siblings, grandchildren and great-grand. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 21 to Mar. 23, 2005.

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Melanie Webb

March 25, 2005

Chance was always a joy to work with. He will truly be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of need. May God Bless You.

Wilma Yeager

March 24, 2005

My deepest sympathies to the family of Chance. I worked with him for many years at Ben Arnold Company. He was a very nice fellow.

Teresa Putnam

March 24, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes out to your family on the loss of a husband & a father. I've known Chance for several years from the Triple Crown and he was the sweetest and most kind person I have ever known. We had a lot of great talks & laughs and I will truly miss that glowing smile of his. He was always a true friend and he will be missed dearly. May God Bless you all.

Suzie Riga

March 24, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of this fine man. Chance was one of the first friends I made at Ben Arnold,and this friendship lasted over 25 years. He will truly be missed.

Ron and Rosanne Mankin

March 23, 2005

We are so sorry to learn of your loss. We both worked with Chance for many years at Ben Arnold and he was always a very good friend. Our prayers and sympathy go out to you. May the Lord bless you and your family.

Brenda Shannon

March 23, 2005

Chance and I worked together at Ben Arnold for several years. He was always making me laugh. My deepest sympathy to Jannie and the family. He will always have a place in my heart with fond memories.

Frances Fleming

March 23, 2005

Chance's smile and laughter will always be remembered by those of us who worked with and knew him. My family's thoughts and prayers will be with his family.

James & Vertelle Hayward

March 23, 2005

It was very painful to receive the news of our dear Brother in Christ Chance has been called home to glory. Our thoughs and prayers are with you Jannie and the family. Chance's presence will be deeply missed when we come to visit Park Street congregation. We are so happy for the time we spent talking and laughing at Maude's birthday celebration last month.

Bavian (Bubba) & Mildred Scott

March 22, 2005

Our prayers are with the Nesbitt Family. May God continue to strenthen you.

Cindy Elsea

March 22, 2005

May I offer my deepest sympathy to the Nesbitt family during this very difficult time. Chance and I worked together at the Ben Arnold Company some years ago, but I can remember his smile even today. He was a terrific person.

Lisa Eargle

March 22, 2005

Chance and I worked together at Ben Arnold for a number of years. He was always so pleasant to be around and I considered him a good friend. I am so sorry for your loss and I will keep your family in my prayers.

ROBBIN MEDLIN

March 22, 2005

I worked with Chance at Ben Arnold for several years. I will always remember him as a close friend that could always make you smile. He will be greatly missed. I will keep you family in my prayers.

Jean Carrigan

March 22, 2005

I worked with Chance for many years at the Ben Arnold Company. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

DENISE BICKLEY-GORDON

March 22, 2005

THIS IS A DIFFICULT ENTRY FOR ME TO MAKE BECAUSE THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EASE THE PAIN OF YOUR LOSS. I HAVE KNOWN YOUR HUSBAND AND YOUR FATHER MORE THAN HALF OF MY LIFE. AS YOU GUYS KNOW, HE WAS LIKE A FATHER TO ME ALSO AND I AM TRULY GOING TO MISS HIM WITH ALL MY HEART. I LOVE ALL OF YOU.

Seymour Port

March 21, 2005

Chance & I worked together at The Ben Arnold Co. for many years. He was a great friend and will be greatly missed.

John Davis

March 21, 2005

I worked with Chance for over 20 years at Ben Arnold and considered him a close friend. I will miss him! My prayers go out to Jannie and the children.

Rontrey & Sonya Scavella

March 21, 2005

ALTHOUGH WORDS CANNOT BEGIN TO EASE THE SORROW OF YOUR LOSS,PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN THE PRAYERS OF SO MANY WHO CARE. WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY

micheal nesbitt

March 21, 2005

To the Nesbitt Family:

My thoughts and prayers go out to the immediate family of Chance

Nesbitt.My Love and prayers go out to my entire family (the Nesbitt's)

during this most difficult time.GOD

bless and be with us ALL!!

In CHRIST I pray:Amen

Micheal L. Nesbitt

Mario Murria

March 21, 2005

Ben Arnold Sunbelt Beverage Company



Sorry to hear about your great loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Girley Wright

March 21, 2005

Deepest Sympathy

Margaret (Peggy) Ardis

March 21, 2005

So sorry to hear about Chance. He was a good man. I enjoyed working with him when he was with Ben Arnold. He will be missed.

Richard Hudson

March 21, 2005

BEN ARNOLD BEVERAGE CO.

Dan Lang

March 21, 2005

Ben Arnold Co.

Carolyn Rhodes

March 21, 2005

Chance and I were co-workers at Ben Arnold for a number of years. He was always smiling and had something pleasant to say. I considered him a friend and I know he will be greatly missed. May God Comfort and Bless the family during this time of grieving and beyond.

Jan and Sam Kramer

March 21, 2005

Jan and Sam Kramer

Ben Arnold Company

Janet Caulk

March 21, 2005

Glen and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of Chance. We both worked with him at Ben Arnold Co. a few years back and remember him with fond memories.The family will be in my prayers. Love, Glen and Janet Caulk

Martha Ouzts

March 21, 2005

Ben Arnold Beverage Company

Mary Wehle

March 21, 2005

Ben Arnold Beverage Company

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