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Robert Christian Wade Bortz

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Robert Bortz Obituary

Robert Christian Wade Bortz CHARLESTON - Robert Christian Wade Bortz, 44, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Friday, March 22, 2013. A memorial vigil was held Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 3pm in St. Mary's Park, Charleston, SC. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel. Mr. Bortz was born December 17, 1968 in Washington, DC, a son of Dr. Bernard Bortz and Archer Lee Hannah Smith. He was in the construction industry. He is survived by his wife Carrie Koonce Bortz of Greenville, SC; mother, Archer Lee Hannah Smith of Greer, SC; his father, Dr. Bernard Bortz of Allendale, MI; daughter, Meriam Hannah Bortz of Greenville, SC; two sisters, Laura Byers of Greenville, SC and Joanna B. Daga of Toronto, Ontario Canada. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24, 2013.

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Robin Morales

March 27, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to all the friends and family. He was a sweet soul who will be missed. RIP Chris... You and your Mom are together again.

Walter Pinkney

March 25, 2013

too many words too many adventures to list on here just the fact that i miss ya bro, now i will be forever...stay strong Mirah and Carrie.

scott hershey

March 24, 2013

I knew Chris 20+ years ago. Sorry to hear of his loss. I remember him always being good people. Deepest sympathy to his family. Shine on you crazy diamond! RIP.

Sharon Minter

March 24, 2013

God needed another angel and Chris was chosen. Mirah now has her father as her guardian angel who will be by her side through her life journeys. Fly high Chris and look down upon us with your beautiful smile.

Sharon & Doug Minter

March 24, 2013

Carrie and Mirah you are in our prayers.

kacey sanford

March 24, 2013

Love and prayers to all who love and miss this wonderfully sweet and deeply loving soul...I know he can now see just how loved he truly was(is)...Sometimes life clouds reality...and sometimes it's very difficult to find your way out when you feel lost...I know in my heart that Chris is happy..peaceful and in a much better place now..

I tried posting a message earlier as Chris was a very dear friend to me...I have known him 20 years and just recently got back in touch this past year....I am thankful to have reconnected with him...Walk peacefully sweetheart...You will always be loved...always be missed...See you some day on the other side...I will keep our scary hair pics...heated debates...and 4am ramblings near and dear to my heart...

Much love to your little one...She and Maddie would have liked each other..Similar little artsy souls and exactly the same age...Mirah..your Daddy loved you so so much...He showed me your artwork daily...You were the light of his life and you filled his heart with love. Always know this...

Wendy Viney

March 24, 2013

Carrie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It's been so long since we have been in touch, but I am thankful that I still consider you and old friend. I will be praying for you and your family. Take good care! Love, Wendy Copeland Viney

Heather Petit

March 24, 2013

You will live on, you will be missed, and you were and are loved by so so many! Was your time to rest and not hurt, and I'm at peace knowing your struggles have ended. Much love from us to you Bortz! Forever and always! Shine done on us and send us some strength now and again, we will know you are smiling down <3

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