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Damon Ravenel Obituary

Damon Ravenel CHARLESTON - Entered into eternal rest on Monday June 7, 2010, Mr. Damon Lamont Ravenel Residence: 44 Chapel Street Charleston, SC. Mr. Ravenel is the son of Mrs. Annie L. Ravenel and the late Mr. Samuel A. Ravenel, Sr.; the brothers of Mr. Joseph Tucker (Lorraine), Mr. Samuel Ravenel, Jr. (Beverly), Mrs. Annabell Middleton (Soloman), Mrs. Barbara R. McFadden (Marshall), Ms. Joanne Roddy, Ms. Suprena Hickman and the late Mr. Daryl E. Ravenel, Mr. Floyd L. Ravenel and Mary Alice Ravenel; companion of, Ms. April S. Bruson and her children Rahkim and Na Mauka Brunson; nephews of Mr. James Ravenel, Ms. Lizzie Mae Bannister and Ms. Mary Alice Ravenel. Mr. Ravenel was 41 years old. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Youth Dept. of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church 7396 Rivers Avenue North Charleston, SC 29406. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wmsmithmcnealfh.com. Arrangements by W.M. SMITH - MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2 Radcliffe Street Charleston, SC 29403 (843)722-3676 1-800-924-5659. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jun. 9, 2010.

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July 7, 2010

My God richly bless you and keep you encouraged. Carrie Whipper

Yancey Dais

July 5, 2010

Damon's smile was the same today, as it was over twenty years ago in high school. May God bless you and keep you and your family during these trying times. You are in our prayers.
Love always
Yancey and shanda Dais

August brown

June 23, 2010

Damon was a great friend to my brothers and he was one of the family. He always had a smile on his face and could make you laugh. {my support and condolences goes out to the family) Damon's spirit and legacy will always be with us.

Janice S. Broughton

June 15, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you all as I reflect on my student, Damon. Certainly, he will always be remembered as a kind and humble spirit who never complained about life. God Bless.

BARBIE CHISOLM H.

June 14, 2010

May his light always shine as his smile did. God Bless

Alice Butler Ravenel

June 13, 2010

To Ms. Bell, Ms. Annie & family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's grace keep you now and forever.

Charlotte & Pandora Speights

June 12, 2010

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

Kevin R. Pruitt

June 12, 2010

To the Family of Damon Ravenel: May you look to the hills from which will come your strength, ALL of your help will come from the LORD. I worked with Damon during his time of employment with the City of Charleston, he will be missed and always remembered.

June 11, 2010

To the Ravenel family: Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences in the passing of Damon. May God keep you and comfort you during your time of bereavement. The Wineglass, Smalls and Graham families.

June 11, 2010

Our deepest and most sincere heartfelt condolences in the passing of Damon. May God keep you during your time of bereavement. The Wineglass, Smalls and Graham families.

Vanessa McDaniel

June 11, 2010

Our Prayers are with you and the Family. Damon will truly be missed. We Thank God for allowing Damon to share his Blessings and talent teaching the boys basketball. Blessed you Family. Vanessa, Drisana, Dae'Quan McDaniel, Izaiah Allen

TRACY (twin) MCMURRAY

June 11, 2010

U WILL B TRULY MISSED "D" MAY THE FAMILY B BLESSED AND STAY STRONG. I'VE KNOW DAMON FOR 16YRS. HE WAS ALWAYS AN ANGEL AND HAS BEEN THERE FOR ME ON GOOD AND BAD TIMES LOVE U "D"

Larry Nelson

June 10, 2010

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

Shirley Ravenell

June 10, 2010

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

Renardo Cobb

June 10, 2010

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

Sonya Richards

June 10, 2010

To the Ravenel family, you have my deepest condolences. I grew up with Damon on Tennamen Park. My heart goes out to you all. May God walk you though this.

June 10, 2010

To Bell and Family,
I am so sorry that I am not able to be there with you at this time in your life. Please know that I am here for you. I love you Lady. Love Julia Brown (Warner Robins, GA)

Leslie (Niecee) Camel

June 10, 2010

May God be with you in your time of sorrows.

Ray Deas

June 10, 2010

To the Ravenel family, sorry for the lost of your love one. May God be with you always

June 10, 2010

To Barbara & Family,

We know that God does not make mistakes. Remember your love one daily in your heart and he will always be close. May God bless you and your family. Rita Worthy

Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Frost Sr. and Family

June 10, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Aunt Mary, Cathy, Tammy & Michelle

June 10, 2010

To The Ravenel Family, April and the Children.
God allows people to be in our lives for only but a season. No matter what you go through, God knows best. Please know that you are all in our prayers.
With love and sympathy.

Erica Harrison-Jones - SCFCU

June 10, 2010

To Bell and Family; May God continue to comfort and keep you during your time of bereavement.

CHARLES, SARAH FORD

June 10, 2010

THIS LIGHT WILL FOREVER SHINE IN OUR LIVES, DAMON YOU WILL BE MISSED.

June 10, 2010

to the family we were sadden by the news our prayers go out for you.he will be missed. derryl glover and family.

Seirra Randolph

June 10, 2010

May the God of all comfort give you peace during this time of bereavement.

Tiffany Davis

June 10, 2010

To Barbara and Family, May your strengths endure. With Love and Condolences.

Pinckney-Daniels Family

June 10, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss and offer our deepest condolences. May "the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort", along with you precious memories of Damon get you all through this difficult time.

Marshonia Brown

June 10, 2010

" To the Ravenel Family, I send my deepest condolence. Damon was a true friend and a very wonderful person. I was shocked to hear of his death so young....Stay in God's Hands! "

Vanessa, Carolyn, Phyllis, Sharon & Mamie Griffin

June 9, 2010

Bell, Barbara and the Ravenel Family

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
We are praying that God will comfort you during this difficult time.

Tiffany Farmer

June 9, 2010

To Mrs. Annie, Suprena, Belle, Joe and all others I haven't met, I know Damon was special to you all and you will miss him a lot but I have witnessed the strength of your family's love and support and Damon must be very proud of you all. May your strengths rise to endure this difficult time. Much Love and Condolence.

Robert & Lucille McDonald

June 9, 2010

Suprena, I wish you Much Love Care and Comfort to your Family.

DaNine Fleming

June 9, 2010

Joe, Lorraine and the Ravenel family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are just a phone call away.

Travis, DaNine and Sydnei Fleming

Aleta Smalls

June 9, 2010

I was very Shocked to hear about the loss of Damon...Words can not express how I'm feeling right now..I will continue to pray for the Family..May God be with all of you!~Damon will be sadly Missed!~

Troi Mack

June 9, 2010

To the Ravenel Family, Bell and Barbara

I would like to offer my condolences to you and your family. May the loving arms of God comfort you during your time of bereavement. My prayers are continuously with each of you.

Debbie Webb

June 9, 2010

To the family of Damon- We are so shocked to hear of Damon's sudden passing. We will truely miss his smiling face and wonderful attitude on life. There is an emptiness in our hearts. Sincerely, Debbie Webb, Paulett Felder, Sandra Senterfeit, Leeann Reigart, Barbara Spann, Debbie Piontek, and Tina Walker "The clinic nurses"

June 9, 2010

Leamon,Flo, Karmon and Karla Sanders are thinking of you during your loss of Damon. We are praying that the family will cheerish the memories of Damon and know that he is resting in peace at this moment in time with the Lord. We love you, The Sanders Family, Charleston, S.C.

June 9, 2010

Words can't express the heartfelt love that I send to the entire family during your time of mourning. I know that you will carry a lifetime of wonderful memories about Damon, including his smile, sense of humor, love of life , and love for his family. He will be missed at the family and friend gatherings, but his spirit will live on forever. Take comfort in the knowledge that he is at peace and resides now with our Father in heaven. Willette Burnham and family ( Summerville, SC)

Dorothy S. Tucker-Fraizer

June 9, 2010

"Greetings from Damon's New York Family" We send our deepest condolences: Darcy,Lorraine,Dolly,Melanie and Darlyne(Pasty)and a host of cousins.To Damon Life of Celebration R.I.P. We love and miss you.(Dorothy(Darcy)S. Tucker-Fraizer

June 9, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. (Gregory Archie) Summerville,S.C.

Dorothy White

June 9, 2010

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

Julonda Carmichael

June 9, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep the family in prayer:)

Allison Brown

June 9, 2010

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

Ann Hickman-Miller

June 9, 2010

I remember Damon as having the same personality every time I met him. Some people are important because they make themselves so; others are important because other people make them so; but Damon was important because God made him so. He never bragged or boasted and I always enjoyed being in his presence. I will keep the Ravenel family in my prayers as God leads you through this growth experience. God Bless You!

Talesha

June 9, 2010

I just don't know what to say, I just recently saw Damon and we were laughing about the fun times in high school. It was always a pleasure in seeing Damon, who always had a smile on his face. You would never know when Damon is hurting or sad. I send you all,the family, my deepest condolences!!!

June 9, 2010

To Sister Annie Ravenell,

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Gladys and Juanita White

Frances Robinson

June 9, 2010

To the Ravenel and Tucker Family

May the peace of God which surpasses all understanding be with you and keep you through your time of bereavement.

JOHNNIE, JEANETTE & MARCUS TUCKER

June 9, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

Lakesia Coaxum/Bannister/Tucker family

June 9, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

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