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Kenneth OʻBrien Obituary

Kenneth L. O'Brien RIDGEVILLE - Kenneth L. O'Brien, 64, of Ridgeville, husband of Deborah B. O'Brien, died Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Trident Medical Center. Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 11 o'clock at James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville. Burial will follow at Bonnie Rest Cemetery, Ridgeville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 until 8 o'clock Friday evening. Mr. O'Brien was born July 19, 1947 in Orangeburg County, son of the late Horace Beach O'Brien and Eva Mae O'Brien Barsha. He was a graduate of Harleyville-Ridgeville High School. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He worked for North Charleston Housing Authority as Director of Contracts and Maintenance. He was a member of Ridgeville Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to his wife are: one daughter: Nancy O'Brien All (Heath) of Dorchester, two grandchildren: Austin and Rebecca All both of Dorchester, three sisters and one brother: Linda Senn (Dennis) of Summerville, Brenda Jordan of Ridgeville, Wayne O'Brien (Wanda) of Harleyville and Beth Schwartz (Michael) of Ridgeville. He was predeceased by his first wife: Mary Alice Mizell O'Brien and his brother: Woodrow O'Brien. 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 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 15 to Dec. 16, 2011.

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Whitney Combs

December 17, 2011

Rest in peace Mr. Kenny you will be greatly missed by all your family and friends.You are no longer suffering and in a better place. Although we will miss you we have hope to see you when our day comes. You had such a warm/jolly smile and a kind heart. As you used to say....... it is what it is...... we will see you when we pass through the pearly gates. Say hello and I love you to my papa for me and give your mama a big ol hug! Keeping your loved ones in my thoughts and prayers.

Diane Calvert Compton

December 17, 2011

Beth,
I am so sorry about your brother. I just found out. I always remember him as such a wonderful man who truly was a servant to God and such a family man. I know he will be missed by family and friends. Keep all of the precious memories and remember one day you will all be reunited with him. If I can do anything let me know.

Susi Simone

December 16, 2011

Kenny had a smile for everybody,always willing to help who ever needed help, and made a person feel like family. He will not be forgotten by anyone who knew him and will be missed by everyone who knew him.

December 16, 2011

Mr. O'brien was an angel here on earth always had a sweet smile and a song in his heart. He was more than a co-worker he was family. I know that he has a place in the kingdom, take your wings and fly like an eagle. I know you will miss him but he is looking down and will never leave any of your memories. Brinda Washington,North Chas.,S.C.

Gene Stepp

December 16, 2011

Mr. Kenneth will be missed. My deepest sympathy to him and the family. Gene Stepp

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