Clarence Shahid Obituary

What can I say? You wouldn't know Marsha Wilson, I was Marsha Isaac. My son, Ro, was born December 17th on the same day Mr. Clarence was in an accident. I had the whole Shahid family at the hospital when Ro was born along with all the Isaacs and Millers. I always remember Mr. C on Ro's birthday. There are just not words to express my sorrow. Please know that I am praying for the whole family and I feel so blessed that I could call Mr. C and Mrs. Janie my friends. I love you all. Marsha

To C.J., Robert and Family
May we express our sincerest sympathy at the passing of your loved one. May you find comfort in the many happy memories you have of him. God Bless You!

He is no longer with us physically yet his light shines forever in all those whose lives he touched. Forever he stands as a beautiful testament to the love of God. My prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Dear Mary and Adele,
I was very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

To the Shahid Family:

Your father was a dear man who took me under his wing during my time in Charleston. I will always remember his kindness and his love of his family and church. Our sympathy to all of you during this time of sadness.

Mr. Shahid was a very kind man. My moma (Ermine Y. Halavonich)and I used to shop at his store on King Street. He would talk to me even though I was very shy and I would wave to him.
I'm so very sad to hear of his death but I know he is in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

To the Shahid Family,
I would like to express my deep and heartfelt sympathy over the loss of your father. What a good and kindhearted man he was. He was very good to our family, and I have many fond memories of shopping at Shahid's Dept. Store. His obituary is a wonderful tribute to him, and to all he has done for the community. He will be missed by so many. I've been praying for your comfort,and I will continue to do so.

Kay McLaughlin Ahern

To the shahid family, I remember clarence as he helped me when I had some financial need. He was a good man and I am sure our lord and savior awaits him anxiously. He will be missed
chuck aydlette

Dear Shahid Family,
We are sorry for your great loss. I remeber Mr. Shahid's kindness to me as a child growing up downtown when my mother, Cynthia McCottry Smith visited the store. He was truly a wonderful man and I will never forget him. All of Charleston should be proud to have had him for as long as we did. God bless you all.

Kindest Regards,
Craig & Denise Smith

To the family of Janie and Clarence:
We were so saddened to hear of the loss of your dad. Unfortunately, we did not find out until today of his passing. Please accept our sincerest sympathy and know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Your family has always been near and dear to our hearts and your mom and dad will both be truly missed.

All our love,
Paige(Boyte)Hobbs and Rose Mary Nauful

He was a model in the society of a man of integrity and compassion.

He was always there to help, he will sorely be missed.

Dear children and family of Jane and Clarence: What wonderful parents you children were priviledged to be rared by. God put you all in very caring and loving hands. My family (the Blanchards) and Fred's family(Bea and Lawrence McKay) were good friends for many, many years. Bea still talks about those "good times". Your fathers' death brings to close a chapter in your lives. He was such a gentle-man, very loyal and true to his God, family and business. My deepest sympathy to each and everyone of you in this loss. Fondly, Helena McKay Vivona

Dear Family,
My heart goes out to all of you in your loss. Uncle Clarence and Aunt Janie were such a loving and generous couple, and I have so many fond memories of them. May our Lord be with you all as you celebrate his entrance into heaven to join Aunt Janie!
Love,
Lori Kase (Lorraine Shahid)

Dear Bobby and Caroline,
Gail and I are saddened at the loss of your dad. While we did not know him, we know you must miss him a lot. Our prayers go out to you,Bobby and Caroline, and to all of the extended family. Life is too short, but most of us aren't aware of this until our close ones leave us; what we wouldn't give for 1 more hour, 1 more conversation, or 1 more get together. Your father lived a very full life and touched many lives; something most of us can not do. May God bless you all with his constant love.

Dear Robert,
I was saddened to learn of your father's passing this morning. I have fond memories of him and Olga from my childhood when I would visit my godparents at 491 King Street. I thought that he was the handsomest and nicest man on King. I think he must never have lost either characteristic. I know he will be sorely missed by all of you who were so near and dear to him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sincerely,
Elaine Yatrelis Niketas

Dear C. J., Robert, St. Claire, & Jean,
I was very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a good man of great integrity. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. Below is a short verse that has always given me comfort.

"I am standing upon the seashore.
A ship at my side spreads her
white sails to the morning breeze
and starts for the blue ocean. She
is an object of beauty and
strength. I stand and watch her
until at length she hangs like a
speck of white cloud just where
the sea and sky come to mingle
with each other.

Then someone at my side says:
"There, she is gone!"

"Gone where?"

Gone from my sight. That Is all.
She is just as large in mast and
hull and spar as she was when
she left my side and she is just as
able to bear her load of living
freight to her destined port.

Her diminished size is in me, not in
her. And just at the moment when
someone at my side says: "There,
she is gone!",

There are other eyes watching her
coming, and other voices ready to
take up the glad shout: "Here she
comes!

And that is dying.

~~ Henry Van Dyke

Larry, Terri, & Jackie Wertan

Olga and family, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Sue and Earl Ritch (formerly Charleston SC)

To the Shahid Family:
It was such a wonderful experience working for the Shahid family in the store. Always thoughtful and kind, Mr. Shahid will be missed.

I was so sorry to learn of Mr. Clarence's passing when I looked in the paper today. What a wonderful man and a wonderful family. I have the best memories of visiting Shahid's Department Store and seeing my Aunt Genny McGuinness working there while my mom shopped for my beautiful new school and church clothes. Everyone there treated us like we were so special. I felt like we were all family!! I always loved to see Mr. Clarence come into the bank where I worked because he was always so chipper with a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone he came into contact with. What a treasure heaven is gaining with Mr. Clarence rising to the ranks of the angels! Thanks for the memories.
Much love to all of you,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

July 15, 2007

Clarence and Janie Shahid Family
19 Old English Dr.
Charleston, SC 29407

Dear C.J., Jr., Robert, St. Clair and Jean,

My good friend Clarence has joined the love of his life Janie. While his death was not unexpected, it leaves a void that was unique in my life. A void that will never be filled.

I first met Clarence in the late 1970’s when he came to a meeting on Lebanon in Washington, DC. He approached the problem of Lebanon like he approached all things in life - Here I am - What can I do? Needless to say, we became disillusioned by Lebanon over the years but our personal friendship grew. The greatest reward of those years is not so much what we accomplished politically, but that a group of good people found each other for life. Clarence was our Patriarch.

Even now, when I think of your father, I smile. He embodied all the good things of his heritage, both Lebanese and Southern. He was the consummate Southern Gentleman but led with firm gentility. He was a true believer with an unshakable faith in his family, his friends and his God. Clarence loved his family. During our telephone calls he would tell me about you; and he never failed to ask about mine by name.

We say goodbye to a remarkable man but he shall always be in my heart to inspire me especially when I am down. I will always hear his inspiring voice. He and your mother Janie will always be in our prayers.


With sincere and heartfelt condolences,


Elias and Peggy Saadi

To the family of the Late Mr Shahid

My condolences go to you in your time of need. I remember Mr. Shahid like it was yesterday. My mother and I use to shop in Shahid Department Store to get my uniforms for school. I attended Sacred Heart, Cathdrel and Biship England High School so as you can tell I was a loyal customer to your department store. He will be sadly missed by many. May God Bless you and your family continue to heal your great lost.

The Shahid Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Shahid was a good friend of my uncle Manuel Brown. May he rest in peace.
Larry