James Svendsen Obituary

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. May you be comforted in your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and by fond and wonderful memories. We thank you for allowing us to help in the care of Mr. Svendsen. He touched our lives in a very special way.

My name is buddy semken im from James Island and ive known Vic svendsen ever since i was a child he was like a father figure to me and my sister! My Dad Mac and him used to dig bottles together all over Charleston i remember going to his house and he was the biggest fan of Usc gamecocks litterly everytime there was a game at his house it was fun lots of people would go he was so nice everyone enjoyed being around him! Great with kids thats why i looked up to him he was basically like a father ! He had two beautiful daughters! He was big into shrimping ive never seen him in a bad mood honestly... Seeing all those pics of him with kids were always smiling and happy i wish i could make it to the memorial but i live in florida ... But when i found out he passed away i put on my gamecock T-shirt because everyone knew how much of a fan he was ! He had a kind heart ❤ its unfortunate about how he passed... But rest in peace to Vic Svendsen! Well we also gave him a knick name it was "Old Bottle!" My prayers go out to his Beautiful daughters and the Svensen family! ❤❤❤

Vic was a grand person whose knowledge of Charleston bottles, especially 19th century sodas, was exceptional. We knew each other when we met at bottle shows and by telephone whenever I needed information on certain antique bottles. He will be missed. Bill Baab, Augusta, Georgia.

Virgil and Barbara, my deepest sympathy on the loss of Victor. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.

Sister Stella Maris Craven

I cherish my bottle and the memory of a gentle and kind spirit.

Vic has a special spot in the Schneider family. My mother and his were best of friends . We shared many roles helping them both out . He was a devoted son. God has a very special angel now. We are thinking of the family.

We are so sad to learn of Vic's passing. He was such an amazing man, father, grandfather, and friend. Our condolences to all of the family.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

A kind, sweet cousin, who I'm going to miss terribly. Always a smile on his face and a good word for everybody. Not many of his kind left. Farewell, my friend.............

So sorry to hear about Victor's passing! I hadn't seen him in a few years, but we would run into each other occasionally and catch up, but it's been awhile. Victor was a great guy, always in good humor, he and my brother Bobby spent time hunting for bottles many years ago, they were a little closer in age, but Victor was a everyone's friend. May the road rise to meet you my friend, Rest in Peace....my best to the family.
John Gilbert

Vic was the sweetest, caring, giving man. Always giving our family his latest shrimp catch or showing us his latest finds. He gave the best hugs and smiles and laughter. Our street will never be the same without VicRest in peace dear friend. Kelley and Tom Armsey

I met Vic a handful of times. But, I knew what kind of man he was.He helped me in my time of need, was open hearted and kind. I liked him from our first meeting. And he was interesting. A man of adventure. Holding to his own values. I would have liked to have known him better.

Karl and I will miss Vic, "The Old Bottle Man." We were delighted to have him as part of Antiques & Artisans Village and to have him as a friend. He helped us tremendously and willingly -- unless the Gamecocks were playing, of course. Our lives are better for having known him. Thoughts and prayers for his family.

Vic was our neighbor in James Island for many years. We had lots of fun times together and even entered a fishing tournament at the Yacht club. Everyone that met him loved his sense of humor and big smiles. He also gave us lots of bottles I still carry from every place we lived. He will be greatly missed. Lindsay always called me Momma Two♥♥

Our sincere condolences to the Svendsen family for your loss. Areta and Carl Zeigler

I had the pleasure of meeting Vic while being a vendor at Antiques & Artisans & we immediately bonded over our shared love of the Gamecocks. When Vic found out I lived in an old house in Summerville, he asked if he & some friends could come dig in my backyard. Of course I said yes & enjoyed watching them having so much fun in the hunt. So sad that Vic has left us, but I know he is cheering on our Gamecocks from Heaven & getting reaquainted with loved ones who got there before him. RIP, Vic.