Walter Missel Obituary

Walter Deas Missel, Jr. SUMMERVILLE - Walter Deas Missel, Jr., 72, of Summerville, SC, a retired electrician and husband of Miriam Hutson Missel, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Born on September 18, 1948 in Charleston, SC, Wally was the son of the late Walter Deas Missel, Sr. and Alice Elizabeth Cammer Missel. He graduated from Chicora High School, North Charleston SC in 1967, and from Trident Technical College with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He joined the Air Force, worked as a fighter plane mechanic in Spain and Turkey, and attained the rank of Sergeant, during the Vietnam War era. After completion of his military service, he worked in Shop #51 (electrical) at the Charleston Naval Shipyard and worked on nuclear submarines until 1996. After the Charleston Naval Shipyard closed, he worked for Charleston County as an electrician in the facilities department until he retired. Wally cherished every minute with his family, especially at the River House enjoying its natural beauty. He adored his five grandchildren, who were his pride and joy. He enjoyed attending all of their events and cheering them on from the bleachers. In addition to Miriam, his beloved wife of 51 years, Wally will be missed by son, Nathan Deas Missel and daughter, Guinette Missel Robinson (John Edward Robinson), grandchildren, Seth Jaidan Robinson, Sterling Deas Missel, Cody Landon Robinson, Julia Morgan Missel and Maya Brigid Missel; his sisters, Kathy Marie Missel and Lisa Missel Wilson (Rick). He also leaves behind a fur-grand, Rocky. In addition to his parents, Wally was preceded in death by his sister, Daisy "Cissy" Missel Davidson. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, starting at 11:30 am. A Life Well Celebrated Service will be at 1:00 pm in the Carolina Memorial Funeral Home Chapel and the livestream link can be found at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/north-charleston-sc/walter-missel-10334190. Burial will follow in the Carolina Memorial Gardens with Air Force Military Honors. Please follow COVID-19 protocols. In lieu of flowers, a donation in his honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a cause in which he believed, would be appreciated. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.carolinamemorial.com for the Missel family. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston