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David Shorter Obituary

David Shorter, Jr. Charleston - The relatives and friends of David Michael Shorter, Jr. are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, Monday, August 31, 2015 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 Saint Teresa Drive. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00 PM Sunday afternoon at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. The Rosary will be recited at 3:00 PM. Online condolences may be made at www.CharlestonFunerals.com. Arrangements by James A. McAlister, Inc. 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2015.

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Donna and Roy Heissenbuttle

August 21, 2021

Thinking of you all today with love and prayers!!

Chris Strickland

September 2, 2015

TO the Shorter Family. Was so very sorry to hear of the passing of David Jr.. I worked for several years with his dad at Home Depot.. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you....

August 31, 2015

David and Jean, I am so sorry for the loss of your son.I had the pleasure of watching david grow up from a shy little kindergarten student all the way to BE,he was friends with my son Mark who was deeply saddened to hear of his passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Frank and
Charlene Kerr

August 31, 2015

Jean, David, and all of Davey's family - I cannot begin to tell you how very heartbroken I am for all of you, and my prayers are with you. Libbie Diamond

Billy Soffera

August 30, 2015

Jean,
Mandy and I received the news with great sorrow. I'll forever remember the great love and devotion Davey had for Chase. We are praying for you and David.

Amy kissell

August 30, 2015

I am so saddened for your family. Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.

Roy and Donna Heissenbuttle

August 30, 2015

Jean, David and family...we are so very sorry for your loss. May God bless you and help you through this most difficult time. You know we are here if you need anything. Sending our love to all.

David,Donna Dennis

August 30, 2015

David and family, so sorry for your loss of your son.You and your family will be in our prayers.

Arnold Mathewes

August 30, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Arnold (Sam) Mathewes

August 30, 2015

David,Jean,Chase, and family, You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

Carol Arnold

Tom & Ginny Gue

August 30, 2015

David and Jean, You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Donald Daquigan

August 29, 2015

Man just saw you 2 weeks ago at CEC. Just unbelievable. Many prayers to the Shorter family. #Longtimefriend

Cathy Thompson

August 29, 2015

David & Jean, Blessed be the Shorter Family in your time of sorrow.Praying that this time of sadness is brief & the treasured memories of Happy times long. With Deepest Sympathy, The Sibbald Family.

August 29, 2015

With love,
Uncle Rowand

Davey and his son Chase

August 29, 2015

Sister Judy Holler

August 28, 2015

Praying for David and the Shorter family. We are saddened with the news of David's passing. May he rest in peace.

April Malone

August 28, 2015

David and family we are so heart broken to hear the new of your son passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayer. Love Always Your Home Depot Family#1118

August 28, 2015

My heart breaks for your family and for us. May this wonderful young man rest in peace - a peace that he has earned. May the choirs of angels greet him and welcome him to Paradise. They will return his wonderful smile.

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