Charles Stoney Obituary

Miss my big bro my hero my best friend now more than ever. Wish I could talk to you. I will always be grateful of your guidance and including me at such an age gap. I never was more excited to see anyone. You will always be my hero. Love your little cuz. #Charlesy

I Remember playing baseball basketball with Charles kids, as well as trading sports cards as young kids (His favorites at the time were by far the Atlanta Braves players) used to always enjoy his company. I remember his mom being so nice. He was definitely a Clemson fan even before middle school. Maybe its true and the good do die young... Our condolences and sorrow goes out to him & his family's loss.

Missing Charles for sure. We weren't in the same grade but became close while having Calculus together. Also playing football, basketball and soccer. Great person and great family.

Shay and Lil. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Charles was a wonderful young man with an unforgettable smile. We hope that with time, happy memories of Charles will bring you comfort.

Shay and Lil, the world has lost a wonderful person in Charles, and we've lost a treasured family member. The pain at this loss is imposssible to describe. We love Charles so much, and miss him terribly. I can still remember holding him for his Baptism because you had hurt your back. I'm so proud of what Charles accomplished and who he was, and the great impact he had on others during a far too short life. I pray this will bring you some comfort in time. Know that we are always here for both of you.
Love, John, Pam and Catherine

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Stoney,

I am a long time friend of Lynn & Don Johnson. Lynn told me of your loss and how precicious and special your son has always been. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Lil and Shay, I just received word today of the death of your precious son. I am so sorry. May God bless you and give you the courage to endure the days and months ahead. You will be in my prayers.

Hey Shay & Lil: words are not good enough to express the sorry, sadness, emotional feelings about the loss of your kids.. I wish to send prayers of strength to you all, knowing that so many people and your friends are also heart broken to your situation.
There will never be enough words to express sadness, and you will have to gather strength to live ahead, as you so need to do.

Know blessings from unspoken people are with you in your truly unfortunate situation. I am so sorry, and send you personal prayers for strengths and energies to work forward.

Mr. and Mrs. Stoney,
I am so sorry to hear about Charles. I met him my 9th grade year at SIA. I was nervous about coming to a new school, but Charles made things real easy for me. I could always count on him to brighten my day, no matter what kind of mood I was in. He kept the same charm all through out high school. I remember on Graduation Day he looked at me and said "Brooke you are leading us off so make sure you do it right and do not trip because we were told to do what you did and it wouldn't look good to have all 15 of us trip going down the aisle." He was always able to make me laugh. I know he is up there making God and everybody else smile too. God Bless you and your family.
Brooke Buenting ~Class of 2002~

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Shay and Lil,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.

Dave and Rita DiFerdinando (Ellicott City,Md.}
Bond# 150

Aunt Lil and Uncle Shay,
I love you,Charles, Jan,and the animals so very much!I miss Charles sooo much!He is the BEST cousin I'll ever have!He was like a brother to me.Charles always made me laugh and was very nice to me.I will never ever forget him!!!!!
Andie

Shay and Lil,
I was so saddened to hear of the death of Charles. My prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. May the wonderful memories you have of your very special son give you peace now and much joy in the days to come. God will give you the strength.

My heart is with your family and friends as you suffer such a difficult loss. Although I did not have the honor of teaching Charles during my short time at SIA, I remember him being a wonderful role model and good friend. He brightened up every room with his cheerful smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Words cannot express the sadness I feel. I had the honor and privelege to know your son when I was a teacher at SIA. He was such a remarkable young man whose beautiful spirit shone each time he smiled. I am so very sorry.

I had the pleasure of meeting Charles while working at Camp Ocoee. Charles helped to make our summer memorable. He was a little shy at first, but once he opened up he showed us all how amazing he was. Camp holds a special place in my heart and Charles will always be a part of those memories. Your family is in my prayers.

My Lily and Shay,
My heart not only breaks for such a loss to me and my family but most of all for the two of you. Charles was truly blessed to have you as parents and you were certainly blessed to have such an awesome son. He grew from a precious, inquisitve little boy into a fine, intelligent young man who had such a outgoing and loving way about him. He was always a gentleman, always happy, always curious, always interested, always fun and so funny. He was good to everyone & a best friend to Gray. I will never forget our time around the campfire at Oconee this past fall. We all laughed so hard and enjoyed each other so much - your family and mine and Charlie.
We will try to get thru this together, one breath at a time and honor Charles' memory. He would want us to enjoy life as he did & stay close to each other. He is enjoying the full beauty of nature now & we will be together with him again some day. Until then, we will stick together and persevere on. With all my love and hugs,
Lynn

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We will pray for the ease of your pain.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Stoney,
I was so stunned to hear of Charles’ passing. He was truly a bright spot during my short time teaching at Sea Island Academy. I will remember him as a charming, intelligent, and personable young man, and I’m sure he continued to make you proud throughout his life. Please know that you are in my prayers as you face this difficult time.

I met Charles sophomore year through Emma. He was one of those last nice guys around; he will be greatly missed. He was always around to make people laugh and feel better. While I wasn't from Moncks Corner either, I considered myself a MC kid at heart. I'll always remember at Emma's Toga Party; he dressed up in Thomas the tank engine sheets and carried around a Thomas the tank engine. Just know that him and the Lord are looking down on us right now, and I know he's got that great smile on his face!

Lil and Shay,
I only learned of Charles' accident yesterday, and was so shocked and saddened. Please know that each of you, and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hamp

Shay and Lil,
Although we have only known Charles for a short time, he was one of the most respected young men we knew. As parents we all have desires for our own children to grow up to be just like Charles. Take comfort in knowing that in addition to all his outstanding accomplishments, perhaps one of his best qualities was that of being a such great role model for our youth today. Personally, we hope that our children will one day grow up to be just as pleasant, respectful, and caring as was Charles. Our memories of Charles will always be that smiling face and cheerful personality. May God bless you and your family during this time.

The news about the sudden death of your son Charles was overwhelming. Although I did not know him personally, it is always heartrending when we lose a member of the Clemson family. My thoughts are with you and your entire family during this difficult time.

I know you will miss Charles greatly. During this difficult time, I know you will draw upon your own strength and the strength of loved ones that hold you in their thoughts. Remember that Clemson University is filled with people who care about you and are thinking about you and your family during this time of sorrow.
With deepest sympathy,
George N. Smith
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Charles was a wonderful person, full of energy and a wonderful smile.

Dear Mr and Mrs Stoney,
My greatest sympathy is with you in this time of need. Charles was a wonderful person. I will always remember his energetic personality. Charles was loved by many people. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Shay,
My family and I are deeply saddened to learn of your loss. We are praying for you to be strengthened and encouraged, though your heart is hurting right now. Please trust that God will heal you as time goes on.

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven…” (Ecc. 3)

Mr. & Mrs. Stoney,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Charles is a bright spot in the memories I have from SIA. He was an outstanding student, athlete, role model, friend, and person. I feel blessed to have known and taught Charles. I hope that your pain is replaced with memories of the fine young man that you raised. He will be missed.

Doug Walker

Shay and Lil,
Joy and I offer our sincere condolence and wish you renewed hope and happiness in the future.

Porcher, I have not seen you since you and Dan and John were in elementary school and I was teaching third grade there. I remember happy outings that Jeanne and Eddie and I had with your family. Please know that my heart is with you now and give my love and sympathy to Sanford. Virginia Andrishok Davis, Tryon, NC

Lil and Shay,
My heart breaks with you and for you. Bania has such wonderful childhood memories of her time with Charles, Aunt Dot and Mama.

Please know that we are conversing with our Lord on your behalf and will continue to do so.
Love you both.

Shay and Lil,
Susan and I are very saddened to hear the news about Charles. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Greg Pollak
YIB
Bond # 120

My prayers are with you and your family. Charles was a sweet kid and will be sadly missed. God be with you and your family in this time of need.

Shay and Lil,
I am very sorry for your loss. Charles will be greatly missed and my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need.

Shay,
May God's loving arm comfort and keep you and your family through this difficult moment. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Mr. & Mrs. Stoney,

I cannot express how truly saddened I was to hear about Charles. The news just reached me today. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. Charles was a delight to have in class. He had a great sense of humor and never took himself too seriously. Charles continued to stay in touch even after I left SIA and I was fortunate enough to have dinner with him two summers ago during a visit. He will truly be missed.

John Spano

Shay and Lil,
I can't imagine the heartbreak. Pam and I have a son Charles' age. We know this tests your faith and we grieve with you.

Charles, you will be truly missed. It's unfortunate that I didn't get to know you more on a personal level, but I'm grateful that I got the opportunity to know you. My deepest sympathies go out to Mr. and Mrs. Stoney, and to the rest of his family and friends.

Charles, you'll be greatly missed by so many. I will always remember the fun times of freshman year. Mr. and Mrs. Stoney, you are in my thoughts and prayers. You raised a truly wonderful son.

Mr.& Mrs. Stoney -

My son, Adam Ruonala was friends with Charles and played basketball with him at Sea Island. He and I are saddened at your loss and are praying for you. Charles has touched lives for many years and will be remembered with fondness.

In His love -

Mr. and Mrs. Stoney,
I worked at camp and went to Key Largo with Charles and some others in 2004. We had a great time in Florida, running out of gas in the middle of the ocean, having raccoons at our campsite and catching squirrels in boxes! That song 'Wave on Wave' by Pat Green reminds me of him every time I hear it because he played it every time we got in the car on that trip! It will now forever remind me of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Shay & Lil,
Words are so difficult for us to find. Although we did not know Charles, we can only believe he emulated the wonderful qualities you both possess. Please take some comfort in knowing there are many others who share your love and sorrow at this difficult time. Please take good care of each other.

Mr. and Mrs. Stoney,
Charles worked for us at YMCA Camp Ocoee. We and the campers were very blessed to have known him. He touched many lives that summer, both of campers and staff. Please except our sincere condolences.

Shay,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

I am so sorry for the families loss. Charles was absolutely wonderful. The world will not be the same without him here, but heaven is dancing at his arrival

Charles and I share the teaching responsibility for a class which taught by Prof. Espey last semester. We share a little talk on our ways to the class every week. He was such a smart and nice young man. He will be deeply missed. Please believe Charles just went to a beautiful place. You family and he will reunite some day.

PSALMS 54:4
SURELY, GOD IS MY HELPER. THE LORD IS THE ONE WHO SUSTAINS ME.

ACCEPTING THAT GOD HAS TOOK NONE BY HIS OWN IS HARD. BUT THE ASSURANCE OF KNOWING THAT HE IS RESTING WITH OUR HEAVELY FATHER I HOPE IS A COMFORT. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY IS EXTENED TO YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU WIPE IN HIS LOVE

I had a class with Charles while I was doing my graduate work at Clemson - he was a load of fun and kept us all laughing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time...

Mr. and Mrs. Stoney,

I just want you to know that Charles meant a lot to us all here at Clemson, and he will be greatly missed. As I speak of Charles to others that never got to know Charles as I did, I just tell them how great of a guy he was to his friends and family. He will be missed by us all.

Charles was the type of guy you wanted to have there when you need a smile, becuase before you left the room he would have you and all the others in the room smiling. I hate to see such a great friend go, but he and Lord are looking over us all now with that smile and laugh that Charles always had, only to bring us to realize how happy he was about the life he lived. I will miss him greatly as you and your family will.

God Bless you Mr. and Mrs. Stoney.

I love you Charles and miss you.......

Shay and Lil, Nick and I are deeply saddened to hear the news of Charles. Our prayers are with you and your families during this extremely difficult time. I will always remember Charles coming into my First Grade class at Sea Island. He was a very special person and role model. Anna sends her love and prayers from Clemson.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Shay,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

shay and lil,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss-Charles was a very special person, and will always be remembered for his laughter and bright smiles-you are in my thoughts and prayers as I grieve with you and for you

Lil and Shay:

Words can not express the deep sense of loss we feel.

Hank, Frank, and I had the very great pleasure of sharing many great
years at Sea Island Academy with Charles, in school, on the football
field and the basketball court.

His grin and genuine niceness touched us all.

Charles will be greatly missed here on earth, but Heaven has been made a better place by his presence.

You are in our prayers.

Shay and Lil, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family. While I did not know Charles,we grieve at the loss of a son and a fellow Clemson Alumnus.

Mrs. Stoney, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Charles will be forever remembered.. to this day, I remember all the great stories you shared with us about your little "creep." God Bless.

I was sad to see another alumni at Clemson passing. I pray that God will give you strength during this difficult time.

Andrea Campbell

I met Charles through my friends in Clemson, and I'm not sure if I have ever met a finer young man. I will greatly miss his company on the Cooper River in the summer.

Charles was a great guy. I didn't get to know him very well, but he was a TA for one of my Applie Economics classes here at Clemson last semester. He was diligent in everything that I could see and was a great guy all around from what I know. Even though I did not know him personally, I'm sure he will be missed and I hope that his parents know what a wonderful person their son was. God bless Charles Stoney and the family and friends that he left behind...._motes

Today, the world has lost a remarkable person...

It is during times like this that words are not enough to express the sorrow and sadness felt by all those that were touched by Charles's great nature and cheerful spirit. Charles and I met during our freshman year in Chemistry Lab. Over the past 5 years, as we both completed our undergraduate studies at Clemson University, our friendship continued to grow stronger and stronger. Charles definitely embodied all those characteristics of a true a friend. I am certain he will be missed by many - I for sure miss him greatly. Please accept my heartiest condolences. May God give you both strength and comfort during this difficult time.

Today, I have lost a true friend...

Dear Shay and Lil,

We are saddened to learn of your loss. May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ed & Sue Mellette
Columbia

I really can't express how dear Charles was to Justin and myself. Charles was around every weekend and him and Justin played trivia together almost every week with Cox and Craig. Justin always had a new story to tell about Charles and it always made me laugh. Just last weekend we were tailgating for the baseball game and Charles put his hamburger bun on the grill and added Sour Cream and Onion Chips to add flavor to his bun. He always had a that goofy grin on his face and he always kept us laughing. Our parents loved him at tailgates his sense of humor always kept us laughing. We adored Charles on the river on the summer afternoons when he drove all the way from Johns Island to come to Moncks Corner to hang out on the river with us. He had a sincere heart and we truely loved him. Charles cared more about himself than others and he will be truely truely missed not only in the Moncks Corner community but in the Clemson community as well. We love Charles and always will. We've had so many memories with Charles over the past couple of years and he has truely changed our lives and he will be sorely missed.

Lil and Shay - I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son - just can't express it. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

I had Charles in class this semester and he was such a nice, helpful young man! He was so polite and genuine. He will be dearly missed at Clemson.
Please know your family is in our prayers.
Much Love,
Lori Dickes

I
did not known Charles for very long, but since I had known him I was
able to see how much of a loving and good hearted person he was. I will
always remember him and he will be forever in my heart.

God Bless you
Charles.

I would like to express my condolences at this sad time. Charles' smile and kindness will always be remembered.

May the promises of God and the fact that Christ will return for us hold you until you will be reunited again with your family. We are so very sorry for your loss.
(We are friends of Selina)

I will miss all the joking back and forth with Charles on the dock over Carolina vs Clemson. I will also miss seeing him out in the boat with his dogs.

Rest in Peace Charles Stoney.
Laura Matthews

We are so thankful for the friendship that Ben and Charles have shared during their Clemson years. We enjoyed the time he spent in our home last year and the sweet, open spirit that he so willingly shared. Our hearts grieve with yours and we lift you up in prayer. Be assured that the memory of Charles will be with us forever. God bless you.

Shay,

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Dear Stoneys,
I did not know your son - I just received an email from Clemson speaking of his death. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that Charles knew the Lord Jesus Christ and I hope you do, too. Please turn to the Lord for comfort - He's the only one who can bring true rest.

In Christ Alone,
Chandler Van De Water

Shay and Lil,

I am so sorry for your loss. My family is thinking of you both and you are in our prayers. If you need anything please give any one of us a call. I am so sorry.

Our deepest sympathy to and your family. Charles was deeply loved and respected by everyone he touched. Charles went to school and played ball with my son Taylor Clarkson. There is no way to really comfort you at this time of sorrow. Please know you are in our prayers.

Lil and Phillip, you're in my thoughts and prayers.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. May your memories of his life and to know what he shared with you bring you comfort. I think of you often and the fun times we had in the 80s showing with PTC. My sincere sympathy.

I had Charles in class here at Clemson. I appreciate his good nature and sound character. You have my most sincere sympathy and will keep you in my prayers

Dear Shay, I was saddened to hear of your loss. My prayers are with your family during this time of bereavement. God Bless.

You all are in my prayers. I had class with Charles--a sincere, fun, great guy. He'll be missed here at Clemson.

I enjoyed the banter back and forth with Charles while we were both on the docks over USC and Clemson. I will miss that and I will also miss seeing him riding in the boat with his dogs.

Rest in Peace Charles Porcher Stoney.

Mr and Mrs Stoney,
I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Charles was a great guy and very nice. I played on the intramural softball team with Charles and we were in the outfield together. I will greatly miss him. I'm sorry I can't be their tomorrow. The outfield will never be the same without Charles. He'll always be remembered, and I hope you can find comfort in knowing that.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sincerely, Georgeanna and John Kicklighter

Shay,

I am sorry to hear about the death of your son. You and your family are in my prayers.

Joe Lemmon

Shay and Lil,
I will not be able to see you in person, however my prayers will continually be with you.
In Him,

I will look back on our time together fondly and try to remember all the good times...and there were plenty of good memories. He will be greatly missed.

May God give you the strength during this difficult time. You are in our prayers.

Shay and Lil:
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you. Please know you are in our thoughts, and we pray that God will bring you comfort.
Dorothy and Wayne Windham
Hunter and Courtney Windham

Shay and Lil,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

Dear Shay and Lil,
John and I are just heart broken for you. Please know that we are thinking of you and will always be here for you. We are grieving with you. We have great love for you both and wonderful memories of our time in Summerville with you and Charles. We pray that God will be with you now to give you comfort.
With all our love,
John and Pam Thompson

Shay,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. Please accept our sincere condolances.

Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. May your precious memories give you peace. Call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee....Psalm 50:15

Shay and Lil,
You are in my prayers and I would like to share a prayer I committed to memory when I was seven years old; May the dear Lord go before you to show you the way; behind you to encourage you, beside you to befriend you, above you to watch over you, and within you to give you peace.

With Love,

Phyllis Scott

To the Stoney Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers.

Dear Shay and Lil,
My heart is broken for you. Charles is in God's hands, you can rest assured of that. Although he is not physically with you, he will be near. I am so honored to have taught him in 5th and 6th grade. I was so very proud of his success at Clemson. I will forever remember his sweet smile, and his kindness to others. He was a blessing to many on this earth.
With Love,

I am so sorry to hear about what happened, Im in lost of words because Charles was a very good friend of mine and I enjoyed all the time we spened at SIA. Please accept my condolences....

Lil,Shay
please accept my heartfelt condolence. May Gods Love embrace and comfort you and your family.
With Love ,
Bobby Massey and Family


lfj -please contact 376-2331

Bill and I are just praying that God will keep you in the palm of his hand.

I am so far away and wish I could be there with the family on Tuesday. He had such a great spirit and his smiling face will be missed greatly. God bless you, I'm thinking of you every day.