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Michael Denard Rector

1971 - 2022

Michael Denard Rector obituary, 1971-2022, Charleston, SC

BORN

1971

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

J. Henry Stuhr Mount Pleasant Chapel

1494 Mathis Ferry Road

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Michael Rector Obituary

Michael Denard Rector Awendaw - Michael Denard Rector, 51, of Awendaw, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Monday, October 31, 2022. His memorial service will be held Friday, November 4, 2022, in the J Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Rd., at 2:00 pm where the family will receive friends an hour before the service. Michael was born April 22, 1971, in Key West, Florida, son of Warren Lance Rector and the late Pamela Joy Rector. He loved the lowcountry and embraced his life as a shrimper and carpenter. He will be remembered for the way he loved his family and friends. He is survived by his father, Warren Lance Rector of Mt. Pleasant, SC; son, Franklin Marley Rector of Awendaw, SC; sister, Renee Rector Suggs (Terry) of Mount Pleasant, SC; brother, Lance Rector of Mount Pleasant, SC; and beloved fiance;e, Julia Penninger of Awendaw, SC; nephews, Kevin Suggs, Joshua Rector, Christian Rector; and niece, Annabelle Suggs; aunts, Gwendolyn Rector, Lorraine Murdock, Shannon Spach (James); and sister-in-law, Dorothy Causey. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2, 2022.

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Sister Stella Maris Craven

November 14, 2022

My deepest sympathy and prayers to the family on your loss. May Michael Rest in Peace and may God´s mercy and blessings console you.

Sister Stella Maris

Deborah Reeves

November 10, 2022

My son Seth Cutter, niece Heather Smith and I received this news with much sadness. I remember him as a lively loveable young teenage friend of my son's, and I send you loving condolences.
Deborah Reeves

Devorah Lee

November 5, 2022

My heart goes out to all the family. He's too young to be taken, but may he rest in peace and in God's hands. Love to all. Devorah

Jennifer Lovette

November 4, 2022

I'm so sorry. I know the family and met Michae and he is probably one of the sweetest I've met...

Rebecca Hudson

November 4, 2022

Nothing can take the grief from losing a loved one, especially so soon. Michael was a good man, and a good friend. I will miss that laugh. He was loved and respected.

BILL AND ARLEEN CROSBY

November 4, 2022

LANCE, THIS IS ERIC CROSBYS MOTHER. I READ ABOUT YOUR BROTHERS OPASSING AND WANTED TO READH OUT TO YOU. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

SgtMaj. (USMC Retire) J.B. Wyndham, SgtMaj, USMC, Retired

November 2, 2022

My condolences to the family in this time of need.

Kola Tarvin

November 2, 2022

So sorry for the sudden loss. The Tarvin family sends its condolences to the entire Rector family.

Michael & Gayle Cox

November 2, 2022

So sorry to hear about Michael's passing, sending our prayers.

Barbara M Geisman

November 2, 2022

So sorry for Michael's passing, y'all. We know this is very heartbreaking & will have you in our prayers. Love, Barbara McClellan & F/V Capt Tony Geisman

Mary (Smircic) McKenzie

November 2, 2022

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Bubba.

Captain Larry Horne

November 2, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Michelle Magwood ODriscoll

November 2, 2022

May your memories sustain you through this difficult time.

Michael cobb

November 1, 2022

I´m so sorry for your lost. Michael is gone way too soon. I´m praying for your family

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1:00 p.m.

J. Henry Stuhr Mount Pleasant Chapel

1494 Mathis Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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4

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2:00 p.m.

J. Henry Stuhr Mount Pleasant Chapel

1494 Mathis Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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