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Donald Cumbee Obituary

CUMBEE, Donald Donald Elliott Cumbee, 49, of Goose Creek, husband of Donna Cumbee, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 5, 2008. Born March 17, 1959, in Charleston, SC, to Roy V. Suthard and Billie Brinson Suthard. Mr. Cumbee was an electrician with Gatch Electrical and was of the Baptist faith. Don was a loving husband and father. He and his son were avid hunters and fishermen. Don loved his family and friends and he will be dearly missed. Survivors include: his parents, Roy and Billie Suthard; his wife, Donna Cumbee, of Goose Creek; a son, Elliott Tomas Cumbee of Goose Creek; his paternal grandmother, Margaret Southard; two sisters, Patty Jo Bunch and husband Gary of Moncks Corner, Tina Marie Woods and husband Calvin of Pinopolis; two brothers, V. Scott Suthard and his wife Paula of Lexington, SC, Roy V. Suthard, III of New Orleans, LA; eight nieces, five nephews, five great-nephews and a great-niece on the way. Also, included in his family are his cat Maverick and his dog Bella Ray. Mr. Cumbee was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Elliott and Marie Brinson. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Goose Creek, 141 St. James Avenue, Goose Creek, SC. Burial will follow in Plantation Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to Northwoods Academy Fund on behalf of Elliott Cumbee, 2263 Otranto Road, North Charleston, SC 29406. Arrangements are being handled by CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Apr. 8, 2008.

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Nicole Bunch

May 4, 2008

Uncle Don you are a great person and I can't wait to see you again, we all do. I can't wait for you to take me hunting in heaven.We love you and we will see you soon.~ashli and nicole~

William Brown

April 26, 2008

Bill and I were so sorry to hear of
Donald's passing away. He will always be in your heart and give you comfort. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

Vicki Stine (Martin)

April 17, 2008

Our families spent so much time together growing up. Although it had been a long time since seeing Don, when we did see each other, it was as if we had just seen each other a few days ago. I feel like I have lost a brother. My prayers are with all of you. I'm missing you, cuz.

DALE BENNETT

April 17, 2008

DONNA, ELLIOTT, AUNT BILLIE, UNCLE ROY, AND FAMILY
LIFE TEASES US EACH DAY AND WE ARE VERY QUICK TO IGNORE THE BLESSINGS IT BRINGS OUR WAY BUT DEATH WAYS HEAVILY ON EVERY HEART WHEN IT SNATCHES OUR LOVED ONES AWAY.I AM PRAYING FOR EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU THAT GOD WILL BRING YOU COMFORT AND PEACE. THOUGH WE DONT KNOW WHY WE TRUST WHY AND WAIT PATIENTLY KNOWING THAT ONE DAY ALL WILL BE REVEALED.
LOVE DALE , AND FAMILY

Miles, Julie & Madison Harring

April 15, 2008

My brother, You are a great man. Thank you for the special memories! We love you...we miss you!

(go get that monster in unit 45)

Rita Montalvo

April 14, 2008

Aunt Billie Donna,And Family.You Really Don't Think How Close To Someone you Are ,Untill That Someone Slips Away And You Didn't Have Time To Tell Them.I Will Miss Donald, We Had A Special Bond That I Will Always Remember.Maybe He And Casey Can Go Hunting Together Now. I Love You All. Love Rita

Joan McMillan

April 12, 2008

Donna, Elliott, Aunt Billie & Uncle Roy
I don't believe any relationship is closer than that of spouse,child or parents and we pray that God will give you the peace that you need to comfort you not only today but in the many days ahead. To know Don is to love him and he was loved by many.
Love, Jimmie & Joanie McMillan

Cindy, Bryan & Brittney (Satterfield) Williams

April 10, 2008

How Blessed we all have been to have known Don. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Nancy Alkire

April 10, 2008

You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
You will be in our thoughts.
Rich & Nancy Alkire
Neill Kirkpatrick, Kellie Kirkpatrick, Felicia Alkire, Warren Alkire and Rebecca Lee

The Shockley's

April 10, 2008

To all the Suthard Family,
Our families have always been close and therefore we hurt for you in your time of sorrow.. We love you and our prayers are with you all. If you need us you know we are only a phone call away.

The Feaster Family

April 9, 2008

Philippians 4:7
And the peace of GOD, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Donna,
Keeping you and your family in my prayers. I pray He gives you His peace, strength and comfort. And that you will continue to lean on Him.

EMILY MOORE

April 9, 2008

IT WAS A JOY WATCHING DON GROW UP IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, HE HAD A LASTING IMPRESSION ON US AND OUR CHILDREN. MIKE, DANNY AND PAM. MIKE AND DON HAD ALOT IN COMMON THEY LOVED THE OUTDOORS HUNTING AND FISHING TOGETHER WAS THEIR PAST TIME, NOW GOD HAS BROUGHT MIKE AND DON TOGETHER AGAIN IN A FAR BETTER PLACE. I'M SURE THEY'RE PLANNING THEIR HUNTING AND FISHING TRIP NOW.
WE LOVE DON DEARLY HE FELT LIKE ONE OF OUR OWN.
MAY GOD BLESS DONNA AND ELLOITT AND GIVE THEM STRENGHT ,ALSO BILLIE,ROY AND THE OTHER CHILDREN. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYER, WE FEEL YOUR PAIN.
MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU STRONG.
SINCERELY EMILY AND BUTCH

Travis Travis

April 9, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with your family during this time.
Travis and Laura Travis (Rockmart Ga)

Matt & Charlotte Cerasuolo

April 8, 2008

Donna - Our prayers are with you & Elliott. May God bless you during your time of sorrow.

Carolyn Sheppard

April 8, 2008

We are so sorry ,Don will truly be missed, Gods word says, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, I pray these words of the Lord will give you comfort and strength.
Love Carolyn & Chris Sheppard (sumter,S.C.)

Rick Daniels

April 8, 2008

On behalf of Sunbelt Rentals, our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Don was fine fellow and friend and I appreciate all he has done for us. He will truly be missed.

Brigitte, Clyde & Frank Owens

April 8, 2008

We are so terribly sorry for your loss. You and yours are in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

John and Patricia McCurdy

April 8, 2008

Words are heard to find for such a tragic loss of life and love. Donald's friendship was a blessing to me and my husband John. He and John shared hunting tales that would surely make you smile! We have to trust God on this one. God bless Don's family. My prayer is that God keeps each of you close to his heart for comfort and peace.

Barbara Francom

April 8, 2008

Beyond The Sunset, Donald will be waiting for you. Barbara francom and Family.

Michael & Rachel Hyland

April 8, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. My Bible tells me that the Holy Spirit came to be a "Comforter and a Guide" so I pray that our Lord will comfort you during this difficult time and guide you through this storm. I sure miss each of you and will continue to lift you up in prayer.

June R. Davis

April 8, 2008

May God be with you and comfort you . My prayers are with you all .

Cindy Melton

April 8, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God loves you and will carry you through this time of sadness.

Lisa Barfield Schaffer

April 8, 2008

To the Suthard family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Keep the special times and memories close to your heart. Lisa Barfield Schaffer, Raleigh,NC

JamesElliott BMizzell

April 8, 2008

Only asleep...1 Thess 13-18.

Jeff and Shawna cole

April 8, 2008

Friendship is truly hard to find but when you do find that one TRUE friend that bond can't be broken. We have that bond. We love you and will miss you terriby. We will think of you daily and know you are with us in our heart. Our prayers are with you Donna and Elliott we love you and are there for you.

Harriett Nolf-McDaniel

April 8, 2008

Trey and I were so sorry to hear about about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if we can do anything for you.

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