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James Sistare Obituary

James Henry Sistare RAVENEL, SC - James Henry Sistare, 94, of Ravenel, husband of Bessie Garvin Sistare died Friday morning, November 5, 2010, at Roper Hospital. Graveside service will be held Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at 2 o'clock, at Ravenel United Methodist Church Cemetery, 6035 Drayton Street, Ravenel. Friends may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville from 6 until 8 o'clock Monday evening. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Ravenel United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 5736 Gadsden Street, Ravenel, SC 29470. Mr. Sistare was born November 4, 1916, in York County, South Carolina, a son of the late James Hunter Sistare and Ida Veree Goforth Sistare. He attended schools in York County, South Carolina. He was a member of the Jacksonboro Lodge #206 A.F.M. and the Carolina Chapter #25 O.E.S. He was a retired Chief Engineer with Marine Contract and Towing and was a member of Ravenel United Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to his wife are one daughter and four sons, Marjorie Lynn S. Hoffman (Buddy) of Summerville, Mack Sistare (Betty Lee) of Port Lavaca, TX, Pat Sistare (Guerry) of Charleston, Mike Sistare (Renae) of Ravenel and Bill Sistare (Cindy) of Summerville, one daughter-in-law, Rhonda Sistare; two brothers, Ben Sistare (Mary) of Kings Mountain, NC, and Richard Sistare of Clover, SC, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, three step-children, numerous step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and step-great-great-grandchildren and special friend to the family; Maxine Cornett of Summerville. He was predeceased by his first wife, Myrtle McLean Sistare, one son, Jimmy Sistare, three sisters and three brothers. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA 29483 (843) 873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 6 to Nov. 7, 2010.

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Tammy Ware

November 10, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

November 9, 2010

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Tracy Scott (Charleston,SC)

Dorothea Luke

November 9, 2010

Praying for your family at this time of loss.

Eddie Cruey

November 8, 2010

Lisa, Joey, and Elisabeth,

I'm so very sorry for your loss and want you to know that you're in my prayers.

Mel Mason

November 8, 2010

Dear Bill, Cindy and Family:

We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Sistare's passing. Y'all will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Melanie & Mark Mason and children

Amber and Bo Von Harten

November 8, 2010

May God give you strength and courage during this time. Love,

November 8, 2010

Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
James & Emma Gaillard

Rick & Janice Baldwin's Florist

November 8, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers and also in our hearts during this difficult time.

Jim & Patty Hayes & Staff of Bendt Brothers Upholstery

November 8, 2010

Dear Bill and family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss.We hope that all of your memories will help you through these tough times.You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.God Bless.

Cathy Seyle

November 7, 2010

Margie,
I was so very sorry to hear about your Dad. I know how very close to him you were. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Also know that your faith and God's strength with see you through this most difficult time.
Cathy

Audrey Cheney

November 7, 2010

Margie,

Please know that you and the family are in my thoughts during this difficult time. I know that you did everything possible to give your Dad what he needed. Keep the memories of the good times near to help ease the pain of the coming days and weeks. Please know that I'm just a phone call away.

Audrey and Wade Cheney

David Crosby

November 7, 2010

Mike, Sorry to hear of yor dad's passing. God bless you and all of the Sistare family.

Ron Brown

November 7, 2010

Guerry & Pat,

Sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless.

Laura Von Harten

November 6, 2010

My heart goes out to all my Sistare cousins, and to Aunt Bessie. Uncle Henry was a hard worker and a wonderful husband and father. It is terrible, terrible loss. I'm thinking of you all, and also remembering sweet Aunt Myrtle and how much she loved you all. God be with you.

Kateri Dawson

November 6, 2010

Margie,
You know how much you are love and cared for. Your love for your dad showed every time you spoke of him. There is a God and his blessings are great. Be at peace.

Carol Ann Wise

November 6, 2010

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

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