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Marion Clayton Littlejohn Sr.

1935 - 2021

Marion Clayton Littlejohn Sr. obituary, 1935-2021, Charleston, SC

BORN

1935

DIED

2021

Marion Littlejohn Obituary

Marion Clayton (M.C.) Littlejohn, Sr. Johns Island - Marion Clayton (M.C.) Littlejohn, Sr. of Johns Island entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at his home. He was 86 years of age. M.C. was born in Athens, GA, on April 4, 1935, to M. Varnell Littlejohn and Anne Colquitt Littlejohn. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jean Paul Littlejohn; his son, Marion Clayton Littlejohn, Jr. (Lori); grandchildren, Robert David Littlejohn, Kimberly Shavaunn Littlejohn, Marion Clayton Littlejohn, III (Whitney), Caitlin Jean Littlejohn; and many great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, David Lee Littlejohn, and daughter, Kimberly S. Littlejohn. M.C. entered the U.S. Navy in 1953 and dutifully served his nation for 20 years, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer, E7 in 1973. Upon retiring he started Sea Island Kennels where he trained and bred bird dogs. He was quite successful in producing many Field Trial winning bird dogs and passed his skills on to his grandson, Trey, who carries on with Sea Island Kennels today. M.C. was a private person content taking care of his family, his kennels and his land. It was M.C.'s request that no services be held. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 17 to Jul. 18, 2021.

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Tammy Ware

July 26, 2021

Jean, Clay, Kimberly and Trey, I'm so sorry about your husband, Daddy and Granddaddy's passing. I didn't know about it until I read the paper. My prayers are with each of you. I know he will be missed. I pray that GOD will wrap his loving arms around each of you during your loss.

Patricia McCormack

July 18, 2021

Clay and family, sorry to hear of your Dad´s passing . Keep the memories close to your heart where he will always be. My prayers are with you.

Jimmy Hayes

July 18, 2021

To Clay and family,
I am truly sorry to hear about Mr. MC.Our fathers both had the love for a bird dog. I will always remember going out to your dad's place to drop off or pick up my dad's dogs.He always had a smile on his face. I hope that your memories help you through these times. Lost my dad last year. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family.

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