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Stephen Washington Obituary

Stephen J. Washington JAMES ISLAND - Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. Stephen J. Washington will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 12:00 Noon in Emanuel Baptist Church James Island, SC 29412. He will be laid to rest in Stempoint Memorial Gardens, James Island, SC. There will be no viewing or visitation for Mr. Washington this evening. He is survived by his loving children: Lucille Jordan, Elizabeth Riley-Mitchell (James), Leo Jesse Washington (Maybellene), Steven Vincent Washington (Deborah), Nathaniel Washington, Clyde Jerome Washington (Frances), Sharon Tanco-Johnson (David), Valerie Ester Washington, E. Vanessa Williams (Edward); grandchildren and a host of other loving relatives and sympathetic friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mrs. Ruthie Mae Washington and children, Earl Richardson and Cletis Duke Washington. Expressions of sympathy to the family may be made online at www.palmettomortuary.com. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY: THE PALMETTO MORTUARY, INC., 1122 MORRISSON DRIVE, CHARLESTON, SC. OFFICE: 843.727.1230. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 29 to Oct. 2, 2015.

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Mark Walker

October 6, 2015

To The Washington family
Our prayers are with you alwsys.
The Walkers

Debbie Davis Barrett

October 4, 2015

The LORD is your strength and your comforter.

Debbie Davis Barrett

October 4, 2015

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted" May the love of our GOD and Savior comfort you. Reflect on the wonderful memories of Stevie and the times spent with him. Our deepest sympathy, Deborah Davis Barrett & Family

Estelle W. Washington

October 3, 2015

I am sorry for your loss and have the family in my prayers. God will be with you though this difficult time. Trust in God and he will not forsake you. Estelle W. Washington and Sons .

Sidney Backman

October 2, 2015

May the sorrow you each fill in your heart be lighten by the love and support that surround you.

Duane, Sandra and Sydney

George O. Washington

October 1, 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Charles and Trudie Mack and children

September 30, 2015

To my lovely family. I pray that we find peace and comfort during this difficult time. A life well lived. By a man of God. Love Gertrude amd Family

Ricks Veronica

September 30, 2015

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

September 30, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to the family. May God continue to bless and keep you.
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