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Gary Schraibman Obituary

Gary Alan Schraibman COLUMBIA, SC - Memorial service for Gary Alan Schraibman, 49, will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3200 Trenholm Road, Columbia SC 29204. A private burial will be held prior to the memorial service. The family will receive friends following the memorial service in Thompson Hall at the church. Pallbearers will be Scott Sawyer, Wayne Weiss, Bob Wright, El Thompson, Robert Adams, Jack Shuler, Hagood Tighe, George Gore, Brad Tiller, Billy Wells, Joey McCue, Stephen Johnson and Dennis Way. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Gary's Thursday Men's Bible Study: Bill Higgins, Jack Somebody Wolfe, Bill Short, Joe Berry, Bill Metzger, Butch Jones, Bill Deloache, Chris Goodall, Richard Clayton, Chris Twitty, Michael Schraibman and Bill Jones. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family. Gary died Sunday, August 12, 2012. Born on February 9, 1963 in Columbia, he was a son of Arnold Harris Schraibman and Jane Elizabeth Martin Smith. Gary attended Hammond High School and the University of South Carolina where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He worked at IBM and Smith Barney before becoming a vice president of Stephens, Inc. Gary served as Clerk of Session at Eastminster Presbyterian Church and also served as a deacon and elder. He was a board member of Jubilee Academy and was very active in his Thursday Men's Bible Study. Gary was a loving husband and father. He truly enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved being outdoors - hunting, fishing, and being on his boat. He was a Christian who lead his life with a purpose and passion that was contagious. He was a fisher of men. Surviving are his wife, Lou Davenport Schraibman; children, Olivia, George, and Will Schraibman; grandmother, Frances Clarke Martin; siblings, Michael Schraibman and his wife, Aimee, Marshall Schraibman, Cathy Schraibman, Kathryn Moorer, Frank and Judy Smith III; nieces and nephews, Nan Davenport, Michael, Caroline, and Grace Schraibman, Mallie, Thomas, and Robert McKenzie, Sumner and Carter Moorer; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ty and Hiller Davenport, Sally and Rob McKenzie, and Ami and James Chastain. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Gary Schraibman Memorial Foundation, c/o Central Carolina Community Foundation, 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 213, Columbia SC 29204. The purpose of this foundation will be to further the Kingdom of God. Initial donations to the Gary Schraibman Memorial Foundation will go to Jubilee Academy; a cause in which Gary was actively and passionately involved. Jubilee Academy is a privately funded school in Columbia that educates and nurtures underprivileged children in a Christian environment. Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 13 to Aug. 14, 2012.

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Lisa Accordini

September 3, 2012

Lou and family, I am so sorry to learn of this news about Gary tonight...had it not been for the beautiful tribute from Robert Adams in The State paper today, Sept. 3rd, I would not have known. My deepest sympathies are for you and the children, Lou!! I'll be keeping you in my prayers. Everytime I see that Charcoal Chili recipe, I think of Gary at Eastminster...what a legacy he has left your children. With sympathy, Lisa Nine Accordini

Donna Lang

August 20, 2012

I was sad to hear of Gary's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Patty Dales

August 19, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will be missed.

Hub Plott

August 17, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Alice Ulmen

August 17, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Alice (Shaw) Ulmen

Gina Edrada

August 16, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers to Gary and family. God bless!

Athena Leventis

August 15, 2012

I was so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all

Libby Anne Inabinet

August 15, 2012

May God's love comfort all of you now and in the months ahead!

Sandee Hensley

August 15, 2012

Gary has been such a blessing to us at Jubilee Academy and his legacy of love and support will continue here! He was a tree planted by the water, producing much fruit, a witness of God's blessings, as Psalm 1 describes.

Susan and Frank Lawson

August 15, 2012

Lou and family-
Thoughts and prayers to all of you at this very sad and difficult time. I know Gary was a great father and husband. Never forget those special times! Love to all of you.

Fredelle (Moyer) Ben-Avi

August 15, 2012

Arnold, so sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts are with you May he rest in peace.

Scott Sumner

August 15, 2012

We are very saddened by the news of Gary's passing. He was a good man, father, and a joy to coach with. My oldest son and I will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. We will always remember Gary with great fondness.

Patti and Tommy Stringfellow

August 14, 2012

Lou and family, Our hearts and prayers go out to you all. Gary was a great person that loved the Lord and will be truely missed! We are so saddened to hear of Gary's passing.

Franklin and LeAnne Daniels

August 14, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the extended Schraibman family. Gary was a great father, role model and Christian leader. He will be sorely missed but his positive impact and influence will live on in all those he touched.

August 14, 2012

Dear Lou and family~
We were so saddened to hear of Gary's passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Much love, Maria, Jason, Talon and Alyssa Vick

Dean Thompson

August 14, 2012

My family's thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Schraibman family and extended family during these difficult times. I feel extremely blessed to have re-connected with Gary over this past year. He was a wonderful man and will be deeply missed!

Anna Dolan Foster

August 14, 2012

I knew Gary in college, and was saddened to hear of your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.

Andy Peach

August 14, 2012

Our sympathy is with you all as well as our prayers that God will provide you strength and comfort through your loss. I feel fortunate to have known Gary and to have spent many fun filled days with him.

August 14, 2012

Rest in peace Gary.You were always kind to me and I will miss you.

Stanley Kuhn

Greenwood Capital Associates

August 14, 2012

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

Robin & Winfield Johnson

August 14, 2012

Lou and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Anything we can do to help, we're here.

Leigh Hunter

August 14, 2012

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Leigh Hunter

Greg and Stephanie Brown

August 14, 2012

Hello Lou, I am so sorry to hear about Gary. He was a good friend and I will always remember our friendship and the postive outlook he provided on life and business. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times.

Mary Beth Watson

August 14, 2012

Lou, Olivia, George and Will,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Gary was an incredible person, one that lived life to the fullest. I so enjoyed the time I was able to spend with the family over the years, and I'll remember Gary always.

Love to all.

Hammond & Sheri Edwards

August 14, 2012

The Edwards family extends our most heartfelt sympathies to the entire Schraibman family. You will all be in our prayers!

Michelle & Mason Hardy

August 14, 2012

Lou and family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children during this most difficult time.

Bill Yaun

August 14, 2012

Lou and family: My daughter, Stephanie and I extend our love and prayers to all of you. We have many memories of Gary's friendship and high standards as an esteemed colleague and friend

Archie Jordan

August 14, 2012

I've been praying for ya'll ever since I got the news of Gary's passing. I know your hearts are breaking. Although he can't come to us now, let's take comfort and rejoice that one day we can go to him. Love you all.

Susan Pippen Rhyne

August 14, 2012

Gary was a childhood friend of mine and we reconnected after college. He was such a sweet and fun loving young man and obviously grew to become a wonderful Christian husband and father. My heart is heavy for your loss. Hold close your fondest memories of Gary and the time he was on this earth.
For now he at peace resting in the arms of Jesus. My prayers are with your family.

Sarah R. Cuttino

August 14, 2012

We will all miss your laugh your smiles. May God bless you and your family.

Caroline & Ellis Johnson

August 14, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Martha Roberts

August 14, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Lou, his children and all family members.

Rodney Muckenfuss

August 14, 2012

Very sorry to hear of your loss and please know we are praying for your family. Gary was a great man and his legacy will live through others he helped and touched.

Katharine Kelchner

August 14, 2012

A wonderful family man and friend whose memory will live on in so many he touched.

Elizabeth Cureton Paris

August 14, 2012

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Ernest Goodwin

August 14, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Christi Cooper

August 14, 2012

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Gary was always such a kind and gentle man. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

August 14, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Dr. Eddie Williams Staff

Russ Froneberger

August 14, 2012

Jane and Arnold,

Kathy joins me in sending our deepest condolences on the loss of Gary.

In friendship,

Kathy and Russ Froneberger

August 13, 2012

Jane and family, I can't imagine your grief. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers here in Sumter. Also know that we are going to do whatever we need to do to help Anne deal with her grief. Love, Mary Ellen and Mike Blanding

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