John Avinger Obituary

Angie and Jay,

I was so shocked and saddened to hear about John. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. Working at SCB&G was a whole lot of fun. May you find comfort in knowing how many lives you both touched.

Helene Conway

Angie and Glenn,



It was with shock I found John's obit. My friend Lawrence LeaMond passed away a day after John and because of my close releationship with his sister, Lisa, I viewed the Charleston obits and was shocked when I saw John's name.



I will always remeber Shem Creek, you, John, and the staff you both created in the early 80's. As Miss Mary (aka the girl with the legs) would say, "a good time was had by all". I remember running into you guys in Key West with Chip and Dennis. I still have a white "Shem Creek Tee" with "Big John" wearing a pair of shades with a shadow of a girl in a bikini.



I cherish the memories tending bar at Shem Creek and The Common.



God Bless Big John!



Prayers to you, Glenn and Jay.



Sheila Hinson

St. Petersburg, Florida

Dear Angie, Jay, Nancy, and Glen....I hope for you all that each day gets a little easier and that you know an entire community shares in your loss because it was our loss, too. May your remembrances keep you strong and your faith help you understand that death is just a passing and we will all be together again someday....and we hope that our friend John has a new gathering place set up for us to all get together and have some more fun. May God bless us all til we get there......... ANGIE: Thank you for coming into John's life and making him so happy..I will never forget years ago when you were so ill and how visably upset John was..and what a happy day it was when you came back to us all...Thank you for letting us watch Jay grow up...and making your family seem like our family...for such a fitting send-off for John...you did a beautiful job.

JAY: I hope you are doing OKAY ..it does get better and it helps to know that your father was a well loved man...both of your parents have worked hard to build more than a successful business establishment..it's a successful community establishment..your mom will really need you now.If I can ever help you in any way, please pick up the phone..I'm in the book..take care, Jay.

Angie: Wade and Lynda were the ones that told me of John's passing. I live in The Bahamas so I am sorry I couldn't be there. Our families have been friends and restaurant owners on "The Creek" for years and John will definately be missed. Prayers to you and your son.

Dear Angie and Jay,

I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Uncle John very much and he meant alot to me even though I haven't been around as much lately. You guys are still my famly and I love you. Uncle John and ya'll were very kind to me and I appreciate it. Once again, I love ya'll and I will keep you in my prayers.

angie,

i only knew you two a short while but am blessed to have worked with two of our industrys best

god bless you big john

Angie, Thinking of you, Mary

Hello John..I said HELLO JOHN..I will always miss you...The football player in' 68, you never let anyone mess with me...you remember. Both the same age, you weren't suppose to leave so soon. Hold down the fort..my friend, George W. Penington Class of '68 You always made me laugh.

John was a fine man. He will be sadly missed.

I send my deapest sympathy to you and your family.

Angie,

I was sad to hear about yours and Jay's loss. John will be sadly missed.

Angie and Jay,

I am so sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure growing up on The Common with you guys and eventually working for you. I'll always remember you together! Sara Tanis

Angie, i was so sorry to hear about John. Shem Creek Bar & Grill has been one of my family's favorites for years and it won't be the same without John. Know you and your family will miss him. God bless you all.

Dear Angie, Jay, and family,



My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this saddest of times. I will always remember John's big smile and good-hearted nature and that wonderful laugh of his! He was a dear man and I feel fortunate to have called him my friend.

God bless you John. You will be greatly missed.

Always,

Sissy

Angie,

I'm sadden by the news of John's death and I wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you. So glad to have fond memories of John and know his spirit remains alive in everyone who knew him.

Angie,

With deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband.

Dear Angie and Jay;

I have many memories of John from when I worked at Shem Creek B&G. He was a great man and he will be missed by many. Our sympathy and love to you, Linda & Jeff Forslund

Dear Angie and family,

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy...you and John have extended many kindnesses to me and so many others over the years...I find it difficult to imagine not seeing him in the places where I spent so many happy times...may you and your family be comforted and blessed with the happiest memories of time shared with John. He will be remembered and missed by us all. I am grateful for the friendship of you both...Kathy and all of the Chakides family

Dear Angie,



Jan and I were stunned and deeply saddened to learn of John's passing. I have so many memories of him and of the two of you, from the Bluegrass on King St. to Common Ground to the Banana Cabana. Our hearts go out to you and Jay.

Dear Avinger Family: As a staff of the Disabilities Board of Charleston County, I have had the pleasure of working with your wonderful staff at Shem Creek Bar & Grill. I have always been impressed with the warmth and caring that John & Angie have for all people. This is so obvious by the loyalty & enthusiasm of their employees, even those with disabilities & special needs. Thank you John for giving everyone a chance to be their best. You will be missed but remembered!

I remember traveling to Charleston with Shields and having the pleasure of visiting the three of you several years ago. It became obvious why she always spoke highly of you and John. The apple of her eye during that trip was Jay. I took pictures during that trip and included them in this year's Christmas card to Shields. I am sure will treasure them for years to come. Please know that I am praying for you and Jay during this difficult time.

Dear Angie, Jody and I wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time - We always enjoyed seeing both of you on our usual Friday night visit to Shem Creek Bar and Grill - John will be missed.

Angie,

My heart and prayers are with you and Jay. We have all lost a true friend who brought so many of us together. John's life was much too short, but we can't say it wasn't full.

Dear Angie Glenn and Jay,

I am so sorry about losing the icon of mount pleasant. I Sympathize with your loss of your husband, brother and father. I will always look back with fond memories of where it all began..

At the common ground.

much love,

ann hollings keller

To Angie and the Family,

John was a wonderful person who always took time to be nice to me. I will always remember John for his sincere gratitude for his friends, family and all he did for his community. With Love, Samuel McGowan III

Dear Angie: I am so sad for you. He was a good man, and I know he will be greatly missed.

I am just down the street from you, and if there is anything I can do, please let me know.

Jo Harris

Dear Angie,



I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

John was one of those strong and eternal personalities that one considers indestructible. His absence is going to be as difficult to comprehend as when we watch the old Cooper River bridges come down. Angie and Jay, my condolences and love. Suzannah

Nancy, I hope you see this message. I was so sorry to hear about your brother, John. I will always remember him fondly. Best wishes, always, and please know I am thinking of you and the family. Helen Albrecht Berg

Angie, My deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time. May you find comfort with family and friends. May John's memory be for a blessing.



Sherry Schwimmer

Angie and Jay,

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father, and my cousin, "Big John." What a guy and what things you two accomplished. Becoming reacquainted with you guys--and the wild cat--Hurracaine-- 17 years ago, while I stayed with you guys for a couple of weeks has never been lost on me. Jay, for a guy your age this hardly seems fair. My thoughts are with you. God bless the Avingers!

Quincy

Angie,

We are saddened to hear of Johns death. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God be with you during this time.

Angie:



I was so sorry to hear about John. Although I didn't see you guys much, I always thought of both of you. My prayers and thoughts are with you now more than ever.



Sincerely

Lura Williams

James Island

Dear Mrs. Avinger,

We were deeply saddened to hear about John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love,

The Wittes

Angie,



My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you. A legend has fallen and we are all very sad.



Love,



Philip Bardin

Angie

So sorry to hear about John. I cherished his frienship over the years and I am going to miss him greatly. My prayers go out to you and your son.

Angie,I was so sorry to read of John's death. I will always remember his kind ways in the days of the Common Ground, when we were all so young. You are in my prayers. Love, Melanie

Angie, I was shocked and saddened to learn of the death of John. My prayers are with you and and your son. May God bless and keep you strong through this.

Angie,

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. John has been a good friend to me for over 30 years and I will miss him greatly. Please accept my deepest sympathy during this time of loss. Things just won't be the same without "Big John."

Angie,very sorry to hear about your lost your lost will be in my thoughts and prayers.Sincerely Frank Dorsey