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Christian Bannister Obituary

Christian Derek Bannister GREENVILLE, SC - Christian Derek Bannister, age 20, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2015. Born in Greenville, he was a son of Christopher Bannister and Kimberly Bracken Whitaker. Derek was an avid Clemson Tiger and Atlanta Falcons fan. He was very devoted to his sports. In addition to his parents, Derek is survived by a sister, Isabella Mahaffey; a step-brother, Jacob Nagle; maternal grandparents, Bill and Linda Bracken; an aunt, Michelle Bracken Davis; an uncle, Todd Bannister; step-mother, DeeDee Bannister; and many loving great-aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Milford and Francis Bannister; a great-grandfather, Paul Bracken; a great grandmother, Violet Smith; an aunt, Beth Bannister; and a cousin, Tom Baxter. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Cathedral Community Church, 130 Neely Ferry Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680, with burial to follow in Graceland East Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Cannon Funeral Home-Jones Chapel, 603 West Curtis Street, Simpsonville. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, 2nd Floor, Bethesda, MD, 20814. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.cannonfuneralhomes.com. Cannon Funeral Home-Jones Chapel, Simpsonville. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 16 to Aug. 17, 2015.

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Hillery Bannister

May 8, 2021

I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers.

All of us at Interim Healthcare

August 19, 2015

Kim, we have had you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."

Kristen D.

August 18, 2015

Christian was a very sweet boy whom I had the pleasure of caring for during his visits to the hospital. He had such a big heart and strong will. My prayers are with him and his family.

The City of Hanahan

August 18, 2015

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your loved one. Your family is in our thoughts and in our prayers. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends who care and share your loss. Mayor Minnie Newman and Hanahan City Council: Kevin Cox, Michael Sally, Dan Owens, Jeff Chandler, Joel Hodges and Mike Dyson and all the employees at the City of Hanahan.

Amt Strange

August 18, 2015

Enjoy the view from up there! Rest in peace Derek!

Betty Fisher

August 17, 2015

Kim, I am so sorry about your son. Did want to tell you how much I admire you for letting him live and participate in sports and not treat him as if he could not do it. Thoughts and prayers

Peggy Hawkins

August 17, 2015

To the family of Christian Bannister: While I didn't know you or your son, I wanted to express my deepest sympathies. My son, who has CF also, saw the death notice for your son. He is an inpatient at MUSC, as he is pretty sick. My heart goes out to you. While I don't know what you are going through now, I do know what it is like living with CF & what our children go through. You are in our thoughts and prayers! May God Bless and Comfort you during this most difficult time of sorrow! RIP, Christian.

Allen@Tricia Lowe

August 17, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss Derek was a fine young man and was loved by many. RIP Derek

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