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Mark Avant Obituary

Mark Anthony Avant SUMMERVILLE - Mark Anthony Avant, 56, of Summerville, passed away on January 17, 2011, at his residence. Mr. Avant was born December 7, 1954, in Charleston, SC. He was the son of the late Arthur Avant, Sr. and Lucile Aultman. Mr. Avant was retired from the United States Air Force. Survivors include: one daughter, Lucy Avant Wieland and husband Michael of Sumter; one son, Eric Avant of Sumter, and a grandson, Matthew Eric Wieland of Sumter; three sisters, Barbara Fort of Summerville, Peggy Shaw of Lawrenceville, GA, Patricia Gadberry of Rome, GA; two brothers, Rayford Avant and wife Ann of Charleston, Arthur Avant and wife Pam of Hahira, GA, and many loving nieces and nephews. The family will receive family and friends on Friday, January 21, 2011, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2011, at 11:00 AM at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, James Island, SC. Memorials may be made to Disable American Veterans VAMC, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29401. Online condolences may be made via www.carolinamemorial.com. Arrangements are being handled by Carolina Memorial Funeral Home. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2011.

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Carol Campbell

January 31, 2011

I was sorry to hear of Mark's passing. But I am so glad that he is finally out of pain. I was friends with him and Rodney and just cannot believe that they are gone. But I take comfort in the fact that maybe Rod was there to meet him. I got to ride in a few of their Corvettes and it sure was fun. Visited Mark in the hospital a few times, but had to move to North Carolina. Did not know that his passing was this close. Please let me know what happened if you can.

January 25, 2011

So sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Mark in elementary school in N. Chas. What a sense of humor! Hope fond memories will comfort you in your sorrow. Dawn Ellison Smith

Robin Neal-Hughes

January 24, 2011

Lucy~ I am at loss for words... I would really like you to know that your Dad was a great man... He loved you SO MUCH as well as Eric... He talked of y'all often. I am so blessed that Mark chose to be a part of my life, as well as my family's. My children adored him as well as Liz and Lady... My Father was his best friend. My sister was right there with us all as well... WE LOVE AND MISS HIM GREATLY! If YOU need ANYTHING please please don't hesitate to contact me. I will be praying for you~ Love and Prayers Always, Robin Neal Hughes

stephenie cason

January 21, 2011

Lucy, Eric, and family- I'm sorry for your loss. There are no words to take the pain you feel away, but I hope you all find solace in the happy memories you shared. My family and I want to extend our deepest sympathies during this difficult time. Please feel free to reach out if you need anything.

January 20, 2011

May our Lord comfort you in this time of sorrow. Shirley Morgan McElhenney.

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