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Otto Tumbleston Obituary

Otto Caddin Tumbleston RAVENEL - Otto Caddin Tumbleston, 103, of Ravenel, widow of George W. Tumbleston passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Dayspring Assisted Living, Hollywood. Family and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 from 10 o'clock until hour of service at Sauldam Baptist Church, 5945 County Line Road, Ravenel. Her funeral service will start 11 o'clock. Burial will follow at White Church Cemetery, Hwy. 165, Ravenel. Mrs. Tumbleston was born January 6, 1911 in Ravenel, daughter of the late Harmon Benjamin Caddin and Mary Ula Peeples Caddin. As a young woman, Mrs. Tumbleston was employed with the Charleston Cigar Factory. Once she married and had children she remained at home taking care of her family. She was a Lifetime Member of Sauldam Baptist Church where she loved to serve and participate in all church activities. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Sauldam Baptist Church, 5945 County Line Road, Ravenel, SC 29470. Survivors include four sons and one daughter: George W. Tumbleston, Jr. of Edisto Island, Raymond L. Tumbleston (Carla) of Meggett, Roy H. Tumbleston of Sumter, Benny L. Tumbleston (Alex) of Meggett and Mable T. Hill (Macky) of Ravenel; one sister: Bessie C. Baldwin of Ravenel, eleven grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. 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.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29, 2014.

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Carpice and Dan Amigone

October 1, 2014

Thank you Mrs. Tumbleston for giving our community such wonderful children and family.

September 30, 2014

Raymond and Ms Carla, May God bless you and your family during the loss of your mother. Glory to the highest to a great lady. If there is anything that I can do let me know.

Jerry and Kathy Bishop
Summerville SC

Elizabeth Tumbleston

September 30, 2014

To all the Tumbleston family
Raymond Tumbleston, Mable Hill, Roy Tumbleston,Benny Tumbleston and George Tumbleston.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in the loss of your wonderful mother. She was always a goodkind, loving person. I always thought so much about her. She touched so many of us that knew her. She will be missed by us all. She lived a long and happy live. My sympathy to all your family.
Love Liz Tumbleston

September 30, 2014

My prayers are with you, Mabel. No matter the age, she was still your mother and there will be a hole in your heart for a long time. May God fill that hole with loving memories and the hugs and prayers of all your friends. Ruth Carr

Marianne Rogers

September 30, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of Great-Aunt Otto. I have many fond memories of her - she will be greatly missed.

rUTH wILSON

September 29, 2014

Mable, my sincere sympathy to you and your family in the lossof your Mother, may God comfort you at this time love in Christ Ruth Wilson

September 29, 2014

What a wonderful long life she lead. Sorry for your loss.
Pat Cain Molnar

Melanie Elders

September 29, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss of great aunt Oto. Deepest sympathy Marion Caddin Platt Sr. daughter

Sandi Mott

September 29, 2014

George, Raymond, Roy, Benny and Mable and family,
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mother Tumbleston was such a dear person, a truly loving and caring lady. It was our privilege to love her and call her friend. She was truly a blessing to any life she touched. May Jesus give you comfort at this time as only He can.
Love in Christ,
Neal, Sandi & Paul Mott

Rick and Janice Baldwin's Florist

September 29, 2014

We would like to express our deepest sympathy to your family. We enjoyed visiting and praying with Mrs. Otto when we visited Day Spring. She was a wonderful lady and I know you will miss her dearly.

September 29, 2014

I have many fond memories of Cousin Otto and Mr. Washie. They were very special people.

My deepest sympathy and much love to all of the family.

Marian Cordray (daughter of John and Lottie Cordray)

September 28, 2014

My dear Adams Run School chums - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I think of you all often and how Raymond always sat behind me in class which was arranged alphabetically!
Anna Taylor Blythe, Adams Run SC

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