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Ivan Ravenell COLUMBIA, SC - The family and Friends of Ivan Michael Leon Oree Ravenell are invited to attend his homegoing services on May 17, 2013 2:00 p.m at the Jerusalem Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Salley officiating, burial directed by ADA'S Home For Funerals of Walterboro, SC. Burial to follow in Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens, Mt.Pleasant, SC. Ivan Michael Leon Oree Ravenell departed this life on May 12, 2013 at a Columbia hospital, born July 18, 1970 to Geneva Elliot Oree and Adolphus Leon Ravenell in Charleston, SC. He attended James Simmons Elementary School, Rivers Middle School, and was a 1988 graduate of Burke High School. He served in the United States Army and was discharged in 1992, he was an avid barber, and was employed at the Sports Talk Barbershop in Columbia, SC. He was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife: Ruschille Ford-Ravenell, three children: Jhireh, Jhenesys and Jhonah, all of Columbia, SC. His parents: Aldolphus Leon and Geneva Elliot Oree Ravenell of Charleston, SC. One brother: Byron Oree, of Summerville, SC, two sisters: Tammy Oree of Charleston, SC and Andrea (Ronald) Capers of Columbia, SC. One maternal grandmother: Mrs. Geneva Brown of Walterboro, SC, one aunt: Priscilla (Charles) Mayzyk of Monks Corner, SC. One uncle: Herbert (Mary) Elliot of Walterboro, SC. A special nephew Ronald Capers Jr. and a special niece Bria Brown of Summerville, SC. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 16 to May 17, 2013.

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Angela Green

May 10, 2023

My love & prayers are still with y´all!!

Linda Morris

May 10, 2022

Still missing you

May 28, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Linda White

May 27, 2013

My sympathy goes out to the entire family and friends and may God grace you with the strength that your heart desire! Love you all! Linda White and Family

Jerry Deese

May 24, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the entire family of Ivan. He will be missed by many.

Curtisha King

May 23, 2013

An amazing guy...his presence always made everyone smile:) You will truly be missed!

Angela Green

May 23, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to ?the family during this difficult time!! Love you!

mike ancrum

May 21, 2013

really gonna miss this cat. have not seen him years but his bright spirit and fun-loving memories i will always cherish. peace my brother!

May 20, 2013

MAY GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL AND YOUR FAMILY!
YOUR FRIEND, "LEAH/CINCINNATI"

leah

May 20, 2013

May GOD BLESS YOU & Follow yours Spirit...Always!! GODSPEED!

Taelsha

May 20, 2013

I haven't seen Ivan in a long while. He was a fun person. RIP Ivan

May 18, 2013

God Bless your Family, and Trust God for everything. Rip Friend. Always in our prayers.

Bernard Crosby

May 18, 2013

Sorry for your loss Ruschille Ravenell. I will keep you and your children in my prayers.

LaKeesha Lawton

May 18, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you Ruschille Ravenell.

May 18, 2013

My thoughts & prayers go out to the Family of Ivan. Although I did not know Ivan personally, I know his Father, Leon, from when he had the Leon's Body Shop in Charleston.

May God bless all of you and may you find peace.

Sandra E Gresham
Ansonborough House, Charleston SC

Ophelia Ford

May 18, 2013

Sorry we wasn't there to help comfort you,sorry for your lost.

Donnell Crawford

May 18, 2013

Always showed me that even though you burn some bridges move on building yourself up then those burnt bridges!luv you cuz!

Tammy Lewis Graves

May 18, 2013

My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Ivan. You are truly missed.

May 18, 2013

Ivan, May God Bless You through eternal life.......

Curtis King

May 17, 2013

My guy... Curtis L King

Charlton&Debra Manigault

May 17, 2013

From a Barber to another, a friend and my brother! I O luv you Brah............Ace

Linda Morris-Pickett

May 17, 2013

Ivan was a very dear close friend of mines. Even though your not here in the flesh your spirit can still be felt in Sports Talk Barber shop. My prayers are with his wife and family. Miss you Ivan. Love u Linda

May 17, 2013

Ivan Oree my buddy will be missed by his friends in Charleston, and the Class of 88. My prayers go out to his family and Children ....

Cleon Smith

May 17, 2013

I don't know if my first post came through (sorry if this is a duplication), but as I sit here with my eyes welling up. I would like to say thanks to God and Ivan's family for sharing him with us. I went to school with Ivan from the time we were at James Simons Elementary School, to Rivers Middle, and finally Burke High. I considered Ivan a good friend, and although as time passed, and we went in separate directions, being able to call him a friend has been invaluable. We are having our 25th High School Reunion this year and his presence definitely will be missed. I am truly saddened and my thoughts and prayers are with the family during these tough times!!!

May 17, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I went to school with Ivan for a number of years, since we were young children, through High School. This is truly a shock and although we have not had a lot of contact with one another in the recent years, I still consider him a friend. We are about to have our 25th Class Reunion and Ivan's presence will be greatly missed! Cleon Smith

Sharon Fickens Bailey

May 17, 2013

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.

Tyesha Cooper

May 17, 2013

Ivan was my barber for the past year. I thought he was very nice and interesting to talk to. The last time I spoke to Ivan was May 10 when he did my eyes, we were just reflecting on the past on how things use to be and how good it was back in the days. I told Ivan I may be back Saturday to get some movies from him,but did not make it. I came in Monday to see him at the barber shop only to find out that he passed away. I was so sorry to hear that happen for him, his children, and wife. I will miss seeing his face at the barber. Hopefully Ivan is with the Lord know. God bless the Ravenell family

May 17, 2013

Praying for your family. Ivan was a great person to have known. You will truly be missed.

Vonti Ford

LaTrice Fields

May 17, 2013

I could not believe this. Still shocked. Ivan will be missed by his friends in Charleston, and the Class of 88. My prayers go out to his family.

May 17, 2013

RIP Ivan you will be greatly missed. So many memories from the drive. God Bless you and your family.

James Burley

May 16, 2013

Ivan was a good friend and will be missed.

Leslie and Johnny Boose

May 16, 2013

Ivan was a dear friend to me and my family.

Darren and Cherry Victoria

May 16, 2013

i had the pleasure of meeting Ivan through my husband Darren he will be missed a great deal. My prayers are with the family. RIP IO a true friend love Vic.

Anita Frazier

May 16, 2013

My Deepest Sympathy goes out to the family....Praying for the family.

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