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James Esker Obituary

ESKER, James James Walter Esker, 34, husband of Kristen Hudson Esker of Mt. Pleasant, SC, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009. The relatives and friends of James Esker are invited to attend his Memorial Service on Friday, April 17, 2009 in J. HENRY STUHR, MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL at 3:00 p.m. Burial will be private. James was born September 24, 1974 in Atlanta, Georgia, son of Richard Esker and Nancy Reardon Esker. He graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in Civil Engineering and worked with HDR Engineering Firm. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Nancy Esker of McDonough, GA; his wife Kristen Esker, a daughter, Sarah Esker and a son, Matthew Esker, all of Mt. Pleasant, SC; two brothers, David Esker of Black Mountain, NC and Brian Esker of Elkridge, MD, one sister, Karen Severance of Asheville, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Charleston Foundation, 676 Wando Park Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 or "Tiffany Weirbach Melanoma Foundation," c/o H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Apr. 16, 2009.

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Matt Renick

May 14, 2009

Kristen,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will always remember the good times that we shared in New Orleans and Starkville. The entire group from MSU is praying for you and your children as you are faced with such a great loss. James was a true friend of mine and I will truly miss him and the laughs he brought to my life.

Betsy Devore

April 22, 2009

Dear Nancy and Dick,
So sorry to hear that James was taken "home" so soon. May you be filled with God's peace and feel His presence as well as the presence of James surrounding you in spirit. Love and prayers for healing for your family, Betsy Devore

Mike and Pat Worley

April 18, 2009

Dick and Nancy, I was so sorry to read that your son James passed away. Mike and I were your neighbors across the street in 1998-2000. We will remember The Esker family at Mass this Sunday.

Stephanie Heger

April 18, 2009

We love you and we're thinking of you at this difficult time. Sending you our prayers and sympathy. Sincerely,Bobbi, Ann, and Stephanie.

Kevin Brannon

April 18, 2009

I was very sad to hear the news. James was a great person and always had a great sense of humor, and will be greatly missed.
James will always be remembered by the St. Pius community.

Susan Chretien

April 16, 2009

We want you all to know that you're in our thoughts and our prayers. I pray that James will rest in peace and that you'll be comforted by your memories of your lives with him. We'll be with you in spirit. God bless you all, Love, Susan and George

Barbara Black

April 16, 2009

Kristen,

I do not know your family personally, but my daughter, Kelly Johnson is your friend. We spoke over the last year of your family and hoped for better news.

I am so sorry for your loss. James will always be close to your heart and live through Sarah and Matthew. You will have the comfort of knowing that he is just a memory away.

May God Bless you and all the family.

Barbara Black/China Grove, NC

Southwest Hospice

April 16, 2009

Nancy our condelences goes out to you and your family for there's no bond like a parent and a child.But know God will see you thur the diffcult days ahead.We will keep you in our prayers. We love and miss you.

Lori Smith

April 16, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I pray the love and support of your friends and family help you through this difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. You are all in my prayers.

Kelli Kandul

April 16, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jennifer Clarke

April 16, 2009

Kristen,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. You and James both touched my life in such a special way. I am so thankful for the opportunity that I was given to be a part if his care. May God give you the strength you need to make it through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. James, may you Rest in Peace! You will be missed terribly.

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