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Luther Latimer Erwin Jr.

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Luther Latimer Erwin, Jr. WALTERBORO - Dr. Luther Latimer Erwin Jr., 83, husband of Emmeline "June" Marvin Erwin, passed away Monday, September 28, 2009 at his residence in Walterboro. Dr. Erwin was born in Walterboro July 24, 1926 a son of the late Luther Latimer Erwin and the late May VonLehe Erwin. He graduated from the College of Charleston in 1951 and from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1956. He completed his Rotating Internship in 1957 and his Surgery Residency in 1959, both at Columbia Hospital in Richland County. Dr. Erwin returned to Colleton County and practiced medicine with his uncle, Dr. Jim VonLehe, and later with his nephew, Dr. Walter Haynes. In 1996, he retired after 37 years of service to his community. In addition to his wife of 46 years, he is survived by one daughter, Annie Erwin Hamlin (Chris) and by one son, Like "Bubba" Erwin (Jennifer). There are seven grandchildren: Christian, Luke, Charlie, Caleb, Justin, Emmeline, and Lizzie. Dr. Erwin has three nephews, Walter Haynes, Poyas Haynes, and Will Middleton III, as well as five nieces, Emmie Lafitte, Kassie Campbell, Betsy Winchip, Maryanne Middleton, and Harriet Wright. He was preceded in death by his sister, Maryanne Erwin Middleton. Graveside funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 in the Live Oak Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Walter Haynes, 326 Overhill Road in Walterboro. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Pet Helpers, 1447 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412 or to Agape Hospice. PARKER-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME, 117 Paul Street, Walterboro, is in charge of arrangements. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Sep. 29, 2009.

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Kim Hopkins

September 30, 2009

Dear JuJu, Ann, Bubba & Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I want you all to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is ANYTHING I can do to make this time any easier for you- please let me know!

Kim Miller

September 29, 2009

To the whole Erwin family, "Dr. Luke" brought me into this world, and it is so hard to imagine a world without him in it, just across the street. He reminded me often that he had spanked me long before my mother ever had to! He was a wonderful person and doctor - we will all miss him

roberta blocker

September 29, 2009

dear june and family
my fondest memory of dr erwin was when i worked in pt at hosp. i walked in a patients room one day dr erwin was feeding his patient / i admired him so much. god bless
roberta blocker formaly of walterboro now oregon

Anne Davis

September 29, 2009

Dear Anne, I am so sad to hear about your sweet Daddy. During our Winthrop days, I remember how fondly you always spoke of him and how close the two of you were. Nobody can love a little girl the way a Daddy can, and you are so blessed to have experienced that kind of love. You were and always will be "Daddy's little girl."

Charles & Diane O'Bryant

September 29, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Louise Hilton

September 29, 2009

June, my prayers are with you and the family in the loss of Dr. Erwin. It was a pleasure to work with him all those years. We have lost a wonderful doctor.

Joyce Hartzog

September 29, 2009

Dear Family of Dr. Erwin,
I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Erwin was a fine person. I remember him telling my parents he spanked me first so they would not have to.(He delivered me) He was a doctor you could talk to without fear of judgement, knowing he would offer his advice and support.

I know you will all miss him. Just think of all the good he has left behind.

My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you all.

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