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David Umphlett Obituary

David C. Umphlett, Jr. MONCKS CORNER, SC - Berkeley County House Representative District 100 C. David Umphlett, Jr., 69, retired vice president for government and consumer affairs for Berkeley Electric Cooperative, died early Sunday morning, May 29, 2011, in Charleston. David was born May 4, 1942, in Moncks Corner, son of Dorothy Richie Fiorelli and Clyde D. Umphlett, Sr. Umphlett who served in the House since 2002, will be remembered for his work preserving open space and protecting the rights of outdoorsmen. He is a graduate of Berkeley High School and attended Clemson University, also served in the Army from 1961 to 1964. He was a member of Moncks Corner United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. He worked to pass legislation establishing an alligator hunting season in South Carolina. Umphlett served on the Berkeley Soil and Water Conservation District for 14 years; the South Carolina Land Resources Commission for three years among other public service positions. He was a longtime member of the House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee. He was in the running for committee chairman, but dropped out of the race when he gained a seat on the powerful Ways and Means Committee this year. He represented District 100 which includes a sprawling section of Berkeley County, taking in Cordesville, Pimlico, Macedonia, Moncks Corner and Whitesville. His goals for public service were to find ways to lower taxes, improve South Carolina roads and highways and help clean up the environment. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Carolyn Mitchum Umphlett; three children - Karen Umphlett; Janet U. Livingston and her husband, Butch, and William David Umphlett and his wife, Heather; four grandchildren - Haley and Mason Livingston; and Tyler and Miley Umphlett; four sisters, Anne U. Keys; Carolyn U. Ware; Susan U. Landes; and Michal U. Lance, all of Moncks Corner; brother, Tom Fiorello of Cary, NC; step-mother, Virginia Spell Umphlett of Moncks Corner. His funeral service will be held in Moncks Corner United Methodist Church, Tuesday afternoon, May 31, 2011, at 2 o'clock. Interment will follow in Biggin Cemetery, directed by RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner. The family will receive friends in Moncks Corner United Methodist Church this Monday afternoon, May 30, 2011, between 5 and 7 o'clock. Memorials may be made to: Moncks Corner United Methodist Church, 200 N. Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner, S.C. 29461; American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406; Hospice of Charleston, 3870 Leeds Avenue, Suite 101, Charleston, S.C. 29405-7493; or to Biggin Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 65, Moncks Corner, S.C. 29461. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 29 to May 30, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for David Umphlett

10 Entries

Deborah Taylor

May 31, 2011

So sorry for your loss, David was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. I will be keeping all of his friends and family in my prayers.

Much Love.

Gail Hill

May 31, 2011

Carolyn and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and yours will be in my prayers. Take comfort in knowing he is at peace and painfree. God will be your solid rock through this difficult time.

Michael Rowe

May 30, 2011

Mrs. Umphlett and family. I had the utmost respect for Mr. Umphlett and worked with him in his capacity as a member of the House Agriculture Committee. I am deeply sorry for your loss. His sense of humor and white tennis shoes will be sorely missed. God Bless you and all your family. - Michael Rowe

Roy DeHaven

May 30, 2011

Sorry to learn of this sad news. David was active in all parts of the lowcountry. He helped so many people during his time in the SC House and his many years of community service with the rural power companies, small towns, and people. He led in a quiet way and always reached out to people. Thank you for sharing him with so many. He will be missed dearly.

Leon Stavrinakis

May 30, 2011

I will miss my friend. May God bless Carolyn and the surviving family.

Leon and Anne Stavrinakis

Debbie Love Griffin

May 30, 2011

Dear Mrs. Umphlett and family,
My heart has been saddened over the past months knowing Rep. Umphlett has been enduring such a difficult time with his illness, and I was deeply saddened to learn of his passing. But I take comfort in knowing he is now healed and with the Lord Jesus Christ. As the late Senator Mescher's research director/chief of staff, I had the honor and pleasure of working with Rep. Umphlett at the State House. He was always a delight to be around and so kind; I am so blessed to have known him. Berkeley County and SC have truly lost a great statesman. He served his county, state and country well. He will be missed by many but not forgotten. My prayer for you and your family is for the Lord to comfort you and strengthen you during this difficult time.
With my deepest sympathy,
Debbie Love W. Griffin
Columbia, South Carolina

Reg & Kay Dunston

May 30, 2011

Dear Carolyn and Family,

Please know that you have all been in our prayers and thoughts. May you sense the prayers of your family and friends. Most of all may you experience the peace and comfort of the Holy Spirit upon your lives.

Sincerely,

Reg & Kay Dunston

Barbara@ Howard Mitchum

May 30, 2011

May the Lord be with you in your time of need. David was a good friend and former classmate . He will be missed by many.

Ann & Odell Austin

May 29, 2011

Dear Carolyn & Family,
It is with our deepest sympathy to hear of your loss. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. May God bless & keep you & your family in your time of need.
Our prayers are with you,

Melody Easterlin-Goggin

May 29, 2011

Mrs.Umphlett and family,It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of Mr.David, he will forever be in my memories as I am sure he will be in yours.I will miss him coming into the Voter Registration office on election night to offer support to the staff even when he wasn't on the ballot.It was an honor to have called him my friend. I pray that God will give you all the peace and comfort you will need in the days to come. Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4

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