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Daniel Chritton SUMMERVILLE - Daniel Ray Chritton "BigDaddio60", 52, of Summerville, went home to be with the Lord on September 16, 2012. Born in West Plains, MO, he was the son of William and Wanda Chritton and husband to Mariann Chritton. He established and owned Moonlighting and Equinox Landscape Lighting. Dan was an associate pastor at Seacoast, North Charleston Campus. Mr. Chritton enjoyed playing softball, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles and playing golf. Dan was an avid video gamer and enjoyed playing his Xbox 360. He loved having the opportunity to coach his children in baseball, softball and soccer during their childhood. He is survived by his wife, Mariann Chritton of Summerville, son, John Chritton of Charleston, daughter, Mallary Chritton of Enterprise, AL, parents, William and Wanda Chritton of West Plains, MO, brother, Michael Chritton of Colorado, two sisters, Vicki Myers of Missouri and Toni Johnson of Missouri, mother and father-in-law, Donna and Jack DePodesta of Summerville, two sister-in-law's, Diana Kortenhoeven of Summerville and Cheryl DePodesta of Virginia. Dan is loved by many extended family members and close friends. A Celebration of Dan's life will be held Friday, September 21, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in Seacoast Church, 750 Longpoint Road, Mt. Pleasant. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Seacoast Dream Center, 5505 North Rhett Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406. Condolences can be sent to www.mcalistersmith.com. Arrangements by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, GOOSE CREEK CHAPEL. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 18 to Sep. 19, 2012.

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Nancy and Craig Crosson

October 6, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

Donald Peagler

September 27, 2012

I only knew Dannny for a short time but he made quite an impression on me. I know that he is looking down to us all with a smile on his face. My Prayers are with you Mariann.

September 26, 2012

Mariann, We have no doubt that one of the first souls Donald will see when he enters Heaven is Dan, because Donald loved him so. Though our hearts are sore, we are rejoicing that Dan is with the Lord in His glory. Our thoughts and prayers are with you daily. Much love, Don, Sandi and Donald Fort

Carole Moore

September 26, 2012

Mariann,
The Celebration of Life for Danny was amazing. I remember well you plotting to get him involved in sports at Seacoast. So. . . yours and God's plan worked and now he is reaping the rewards of a life well-lived. I love you, dearly Mariann, and pray God will sustain you during the difficult days ahead.

September 24, 2012

Prayers for you Mariann and family. I am deeply sorry for your loss, may God shine on you in your time of need. I will continue to pray for you and uplift you. This was the most shocking news I heard. Dan was a great great man, and he will deeply missed by all, and we now have once less of God's Angels on earth.

Colleen McAughan

September 22, 2012

Our deepest sympathies and continued prayers for Mariann and her family. Danny was an inspiration to all of us and will be deeply missed.

Darla Reese

September 21, 2012

Mariann, I just got off the phone with Rhonda and she gave me a complete rundown of what must have been the most uplifting celebration of life ever. Dan touched so many lives throughout his - the ripples of which will go on and on for generations. I pray you find comfort in the extraordinary legacy left by an extraordinary man. With much love, Darla Reese

Lee Stillinger

September 21, 2012

It is so hard to comprehend times like this but I celebrate the life of my brother and friend Dan.

From the first time we met in a meeting to discuss CEF, Dan's tender heart was illuminated with the love of our Savior for the children. He humbly and graciously served as chairman before moving to the Dream Center where he continued to serve the needs of little precious souls.

I appreciated Dan's heart - his love for life, his sweet wife Mariann, and his Savior. He was a good man with a good heart that produced good in others.

I offer daily prayers for Mariann, their daughter, and all who will miss our brother and friend - a gift from God.

Nancy Kelly

September 20, 2012

Deepest sympathy and prayers for Mariann and the family. All of us at the Lowcountry Pregnancy Center have been praying for you everyday and our hearts are grieved. Every time we walk in and see the wall you two built, we think of the long hours you both worked so hard for our ministry. We love you.

Lisa Raynor

September 20, 2012

I had the pleasure of knowing this most wonderful person only briefly. I feel blessed for knowing him. Our prayers are with you Marianne. Lisa Raynor Neighbor and VP HOA "the Bridges of Summerville"

Barbara Bailey

September 20, 2012

Oh Mariann!! My heart grieves so for your loss of your great husband. What witness to the power of the Lord was Dan life and ministries!!

Richard Summerford

September 20, 2012

Marianna, We at CEF are so thankful for Dan and you ! Our heart and prayers go out to you during this time. May the Lord comfort you and give you much grace ! Ps.119:27,28

Joel and Elaine Reed

September 19, 2012

Dan We will miss our times of sharing over coffee

Michael Bender

September 19, 2012

I am so sad that you have left us Dan. You will be so missed, but I know the Lord welcomed you with open arms, and we will see you again one day. What a joyous day that will be. Thanks so much for your kind and encouraging words towards me, and thanks for the laughs we shared. I never got to tell you here on Earth how much those words and those moments meant to me. Mariann, my thoughts and prayers will be with you every day. -I love you guys, Michael Bender

chrissie hamilton

September 18, 2012

Our prayers are with you all. Love cousin chrissie ace and lily

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