Henry Rast Obituary

Debbie, Just heard of Tuffy's passing. He was truly a special person. It was a pleasure to know him.So sad. You are in our thoughts and pprayers. May God give you during this diffult time. Love, Tom and Linda Sutphin

Prayers for the family as they lay a great man to rest. Tuffy was a true gentleman and it was an honor to have him as a friend !

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Tuffy. It's been a few years since I have seen or talked to him. He was always a southern gentleman for the years that i had the privilege of knowing him. I worked at DiMare Johns Island (formerly known as Stonoca Farms). I met Tuffy and his father Mr. Henry during those years and ate quite a bit of the BBQ at their restaurant. He will be missed.

The first time I laid eyes on this beautiful person I was ten years old and picking tomatoes with Ms. Ada and my Aunt. I didn't know then that he would be my life long friend and come to my rescue many times over. Tuffy was a friend that could always be counted on.
For instance, at my place of employment he volunteered to make steaks on his PDQ barbeque for the elderly's elegant evening dinner. It turned out to be one of our best events. Another time, I was moving and he sent over two strong men and a truck to help me out. Those are just two of the many instances where Tuffy was my hero. My life has been blessed by knowing him and his family. I am going to miss him. My thought's are with his family.

With Deepest sympathy to Debbie and the Family.
Billy Jeffers

Though you may no longer walk with us physically, you will always be with us in spirit & memory.

My thoughts and condolences are with each of you during your your time of bereavement. May the God of all comfort continue to be with all of you.

I am so grateful to have known this fine gentleman. I loved that wonderful smile. Prayers for the family.

I remembertuffy from Porter military and doing business with him. sympathy to the familyd

To the Rast Family, l was taken back upon learning of Tuffy 's passing I started school on the Island in 1956 and was in every class at St Johns And we were the best of friends right up to graduation I used to see him when I came home to visit my family I would get to see him and my brother Elton Roberts always kept me up with things on the. island I am truly sadden by this news and my prayers go out to his widow and all of the family our thoughts are with you in this troubled times. Anthony (LORREN) Roberts.

Our most sincere sympathy to Ada and to tuffys family. We love you ada and remember you and your family as one of the best in our low country.
Andy and Shirley golden

Every life leaves behind a legacy. Yours will be in the lives you touched along your journey here on this Earth. I didn't know you but I knew of you and I know that the ripples you made in your life touched countless others. Bless you, Mr. Tuffy and your family!

Very sad to hear about Tuffy's passing...my sisters and I all worked at Rast Restaurant, I was a high school kid working there 1977-1979 or so, with Bumpsy, Tony, Lisa, and others. Rast Restaurant was a legend that never should have disappeared from Johns Island, and Tuffy/Ms. Ada/Mr. Henry created and themselves were all part of that legend. God bless, Tuffy, hopefully you're cranking up a PDQ cooker in Heaven. :-)

So very sorry for your loss. Tuffy was an old friend and I loved his mother, Ada, dearly.

Sorry for Tuccy's loose and pray that the Lord will have his spot in line at the perly gate at heavens door. May God Bless his family and all those in sorrow for his passing.

Very deeply saddened by Tuffy's passing.

Dear Ms Debbie,
He loved his horses and his family. It was always obvious to me when I visited. May your memories be filled with all the love he gave. I am grateful to have known you both.
Dr. Amy Hayek

God has a great man standing beside Him. Prayers of strength to Debbie, his mom, and all family and friends who loved him.

With deepest sympathy from our family to yours,
The Farfone Family

To know Tuffy was to know the personification of a true Southern gentleman. What I remember most is his love, graciousness and warmth; he cared about people and made you feel welcome. The world has lost a truly wonderful and unique human being and his loss will be felt by anyone who knew him. Prayers and love continually with y'all!

Condolences from our family to yours. May God's grace guide you through this time and thereafter.

Ms. Debbie,
We are very sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure to have known him while yall lived in Dorchester. We will keep you in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Robert Hilton/Hilton Farm

I am so sorry to get this news about Tuffy. My mother and I spent time with the wonderful Rast family in the summertime when I was a young girl. His parents were so welcoming. Tuffy has always been a " Low country gentleman." I hope Ada can withstand his loss as she remembers what a wonderful man he was. Love from, Barbara Burch

So sad..my love and thoughts are with you and Tuffy's sweet Mother. Tuffy was a wonderful childhood growing up in the country memory. A true friend to all.. Ann Limehouse

When cousin Debbie married Tuffy, she gifted our family with a wonderful man. He is remembered for big hugs & the smile in Tuffy's eyes conveyed genuine love & happiness when we'd see each other, regardless of how much time had past since our last meeting. It meant the world to have Tuffy & Debbie as Guests at our Engagement Party in 2008, and Clay would often speak of him & say how much he really liked Debbie & Tuffy. That's how it's always been... Debbie & Tuffy... you always found yourself saying both names at the same time as it seemed they were always together. Our family has lost an admired man, a respected man, a loved man & a cherished man. I am so sorry for the profound loss to those most close to him. Heaven has gained an Angel. But today I feel sad to know he is gone... until we meet in Heaven, Tuffy.
Love,
Diane & Clay

I am so sorry for your loss. Tuffy was an amazing man that loves with his whole heart. He will be missed.