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John Detrick Obituary

John Paul Detrick HAMPTON, SC - Mr. John Paul Detrick, 68, of Hampton, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 at his residence. Funeral services will be 11 am, Thursday, May 5, 2016 at The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home, Varnville-Hampton Chapel. Interment will follow in Varnville Cemetery. Born February 8, 1948 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Clair Heasley Detrick and Janet Belle Edgar Detrick. He was a graduate of Wade Hampton High School and the University of South Carolina Law School. He was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church. Mr. Detrick was a partner with Peters, Murdaugh, Parker, Eltzroth and Detrick Law Firm; and was the founder of Detrick's Premier Car Wash that now has three locations. Mr. Detrick was a true Christian who served the Lord faithfully, with his faith growing stronger during his 7 year battle with cancer. Most of all, he was the rock of his family. A dedicated and loving father, father-in-law, grandfather and brother, he always focused on his family and made them, along with his relationship with the Lord, the center of his life. Surviving are: his children, Denise Broome and her husband John of Aiken, Genise Rabon and her husband Chris of Lexington, Darryl Detrick and his wife Sarah of Murrells Inlet, and Derrick Detrick and his wife Christian of Conway; grandchildren, Travis Broome and his wife Briana, Kelcey Brower, Brooke Broome and her fiance; Elias, Christian Rabon, Olivia Rabon, Dylan Detrick, Ryan Detrick, Darryl Detrick, Jr., Randy Grimm, Dillon Grimm, and Karissa Grimm; great-granddaughter, Emma Broome; sisters, Betty French of Varnville, Susanne Whiddon of Simpsonville, Barbara Gray of Brunson, and Karen Berrier of Lexington; brother, Richard Gomrick of Suwanee, Georgia; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hampton County Relay For Life; or to the charity of one's choice. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5 until 8 at THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, VARNVILLE - HAMPTON CHAPEL, 1074 Yemassee Highway, Varnville, 803.943.5016. Visit the guestbook online at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 2 to May 3, 2016.

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Pastor Wayne & Velma M. Carter

April 26, 2019

You are missed.

May 9, 2016

I am sorry to hear of the loss in your family Please find comfort from the Bible by reading Eccl. 6:6,10 in your Bible.

Pastor Wayne G. and Velma M. Carter

May 6, 2016

We are at a loss for words. You were not only our attorney, but we called you friend.

May your family, and close friends, be comforted in the arms of our Lord and Savior, and you rest, until we meet again.

Algie Solomons

May 4, 2016

Paul was a good lawyer and friend. He fought hard through his physical problems and for his clients. He will be missed by many. May condolences to the family. He was sound in his faith and I know he is in a better place. Algie Solomons

Alicia Clawson

May 4, 2016

I met Paul almost 24 years ago when I went to work for the Solicitor, Randy Murdaugh. He was always a gentleman and a great attorney. He was a tireless advocate for his clients and will be missed by all who knew him.

May 4, 2016

I am sorry to hear of the loss in your family Please find comfort from the Bible by reading Eccl. 6:6,10 in your Bible.

Margaret Maner

May 4, 2016

We are very saddened to hear of your recent loss.

Bill Roberts

May 4, 2016

Paul was a great lawyer and a wonderful person. My heartful condolences to his family and law partners. I was blessed to spend some time with Paul last month.

With loving memories of Paul.

Amy Rothschild

May 4, 2016

Paul was a wonder trial lawyer and always a gentleman. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and family and friends at this difficult time.

Donnell Jennings

May 4, 2016

Paul was a very good man who befriended me when I was a young lawyer. He always had a smile on his face and heartfelt words. God Bless and rest in peace.

Sam Clawson

May 4, 2016

Please accept my deepest sympathy during this time of sadness.

As a Christian gentleman and an excellent attorney, he will be missed by his many colleagues and friends in our legal community.

Sam Clawson

Jane Dowling Fender

May 4, 2016

Paul was a true gentleman and a great lawyer! The world is a lesser place, but heaven rejoices! Prayers for the family.

Becky Rabon

May 3, 2016

I will always remember how happy you were the last time I saw .at peace now

Rose-Marie E. Williams

May 3, 2016

Paul was a good man and a good and loyal friend. He will be missed by many.

Ken Lester

May 3, 2016

Paul was a good man and a good friend. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and his many friends.

Richard Hill

May 3, 2016

Richard And Karen Hill
Sorry for y'alls loss. Paul was a true friend since 1966 when we were roomed together at Carolina.

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