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BESSINGER, SR., Joe Joe David Bessinger, Sr., 82, Restauranteur, of Mt. Pleasant, SC passed away Sunday, December 2, 2007 in a local hospital. The funeral service will be Wednesday, December 5, 2007 in J. HENRY STUHR, STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL at two o'clock. Burial will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at STUHR'S MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 o'clock. Mr. Bessinger was born April 28, 1925, son of the late Joseph James Bessinger and Genora Thomas Bessinger. He was an Entrepreneur having operated different types of businesses from restaurants, to log cabin sales as well as stock car sponsorships. He opened his first Piggy Park Restaurant in the 1950's on Rutledge Avenue. He later operated a Piggy Park Restaurant in Mount Pleasant. He fought on the beaches of Normandy and was a US Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He was a Mason and a member of the Hibernian Society. Surviving are his wife of sixty three years, Helen Salisbury Bessinger of Summerville, SC; one daughter, Lynda Clifton and her husband, Dr. Larry Clifton of Pigeon Forge, TN; two sons, Joe David Bessinger, Jr. and his wife, Kay of Summerville, SC and Steve M. Bessinger, and his wife, Gloria of Moncks Corner, SC; one sister, Elizabeth Roberts of Charleston, SC and his brothers, Maurice Bessinger, of Columbia, SC, Melvin Bessinger, Thomas Bessinger and Robert Bessinger, all of Charleston, SC; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Williams Crouse, and her husband, Cooper, Grant Williams, Nicole Bessinger Wilder, Joe David Bessinger, III, Kimberly Bessinger, Clancy Bessinger, Ryan Bessinger, and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to MUSC, Center on Aging, P.O. Box 250450, Charleston, South Carolina 29425. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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for Joe Bessinger
Frances Godfrey Knight
December 11, 2007
Dear Helen: Just a note of sympathy and to let you know I've been thinking of you. Our old days at RABC are fondly remembered.
Love and God bless,
Roddy and Dolores Wolfe
December 5, 2007
Steve,
So sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May you feel God's comfort now more than ever.
DEBBIE & SHELDON BRIGHT
December 5, 2007
WE WERE BUYING A HOUSE FROM HIM WE HAVE LIVED IN IT FOR ALOST THREE YEARS. THAT IS HOW WE KNOW HIM HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN AND WILL MISS SEEING HIM WHEN WE GO EAT BESSINGERS. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
Rosalyn (Roz) Everhart
December 5, 2007
TO ALL THE BESSINGER FAMILY,
My sincerest sympathy in the loss of your beloved "Joe". To think of him brings sweet memories of the late 50's and time spent at Piggy Park. My former (deceased) husband was from Columbia and at the Citadel with one of the Bessinger men; he introduced me to the mustard-based BBQ, and I've introduced it to my children! Returning from our Thanksgiving in Charleston, my son & I had to stop off in Columbia & pick up a case of Maurice's BBQ sauce. The Bessinger family share a special place in my family and you are all in our prayers at this sad time. I know he will never be really gone from you as long as you have your wonderful memories. God bless you all.
John Pendleton
December 5, 2007
The Bessinger Family - Please accept my deepest sypmathy in the loss of Mr. Bessinger. Steve and I attended Carlisle together and I met Mr. Bessinger several times during the Carlisle years. He was an extraordinary man and was very kind to me. Again, with deepest sympathy. John Pendleton
Joyce (Hill) Tanner
December 5, 2007
I worked at Piggie Park for a while in 1964 and was sad to hear about his death.His nephews (Woody & Barry) were good friends.I send my sympathy to all the family and will pray for you. Love, Joyce
Keren Tanner
December 5, 2007
I helped take care of Mr. Bessinger while he lived at Life Care of Charleston. I am a CNA and I work the night shift.
Please accept my sympathy during this difficult time.
John Williams
December 4, 2007
When I was very young, my family lived near the Citadel. The Piggie Park on Rutledge was a regular destination for us and continued to be one of my favorite places until it closed. I'm saddened to learn of Mr Bessinger's passing. My condolences to the family and friends of this fine man.
Lori Roe
December 4, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lori Roe
Patron
David Veronee
December 4, 2007
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
In Christ,
Rev. David M. Veronee
Living By Faith Church
Summerville, SC
Jeff and Shelia Ridge
December 4, 2007
Ms. Betty (Roberts),
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, Joe...Although I did not know him well, I will always remember him for his smiling face and generosity....Please take solace in the fact that he is now in a better place....God bless you and your family....
John Adams
December 4, 2007
I fondly recall seeing Mr. Bessinger early in the mornings at the Rutledge Ave. Piggie Park in the early 1960s as I delivered his News and Courier. The 35 cent hamburgers there were the best. He and those times are missed.
CAROL ROBINSON
December 4, 2007
MR BESSINGER WAS A GREAT PERSON TO KNOW. I AM SORRY THAT HE HAS PASSED. AND CONDOLENCES TO HIS WIFE AND FAMILY. I KNOW YOU ALL WILL MISS HIM. THEY USED TO VISIT THE DOCTOR`S OFFICE IN MT PLEASANT AND I GOT TO KNOW THEM. HE USED TO BRINNG ME MUSTARD BASE SAUCE OF HIS OWN CREATION. I WILL MISS THAT TOO. LOVE TO YOU ALL.
Barry Goode
December 4, 2007
Condoleces from the Nancy Goode Family, Joe"Mr. B." was a wonderful and generous man of whom I(Barry Goode ) will never forget.David,Kay,Steve,Lynda,Gloria and ofcourse "Mrs.B" Love you all. Barry T. Goode
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