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Wendell Barnhill Obituary

Wendell Barnhill Wando, SC - Wendell Evans Barnhill, 75, of Wando, SC, passed away on July 6, 2019. Wendell was born on November 10, 1943, in Charleston, SC, to the late Doris and O.E. Barnhill. Wendell owned OK Tires of Summerville and Coastal Detail Supply. He served as president of the Oakbrook Rotary Club in Summerville. His love of music led him to be a lay minister of music and deacon of several lowcountry churches over his lifetime. Wendell dedicated his life to spreading the love of Jesus Christ. He enjoyed spending his Saturday nights playing guitar and singing at Guy and Tina's Pickin' Parlor in Bethera, SC. He was also an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time with Sandra on their dock. He loved cooking and making his family and friends laugh. In addition to his loving wife of 45 years, Sandra Hall Barnhill, he is survived by his children, Tammy Ratliff (Stephen), Paul Barnhill (Angel), Allen Welch (Marilyn), Tarah Emkey (Chris); two sisters, Becky Barnhill Gadry (Neal) and Doris Ann Barnhill; grandchildren: Rob Ratliff, English Ratliff, Price Barnhill, Carter Welch (Maddie), Evan Welch, Weston Welch, Ryan Emkey, Connor Emkey, Lucas Emkey, Ashlee Emkey, and great-grandchild, Bentley Welch. The family will receive friends from 9:30am to 11:00am on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at Remount Baptist Church located at 1520 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406. A celebration of life will follow immediately in the sanctuary. Arrangements entrusted to Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406, 843-797-2222. Interment at Carolina Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions to Cooper River Baptist (Sound System), 1059 Crawford St., North Charleston, SC 29405. Online condolences may be shared at www. carolinamemorial.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 8 to Jul. 10, 2019.

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Barbara McLauchlan

July 2, 2020

Wendell was such a blessing in the community and church- I have many great memories- We also lost my Dad in September of 2019 and I know Dad also thought the world of Wendell- today's world sure makes you miss people like Wendell.

Karen McLauchlan

July 2, 2020

I will always remember the "music", the choir and the love and joy that his music showed God's love. I will always be blessed by those memories. Karen McLauchlan

Barbara McLauchlan

July 14, 2019

Sandra and family: Know it has been a long time since Oakbrook Baptist, but just wanted to send thoughts and prayers. Dearly loved to hear Wendell sing, and what a joy to work with in the music ministry. Love to the family, Barbara McLauchlan and my mom and Dad (George and Karen)

David Sineath

July 10, 2019

Our condolences go out to you and your family. Mr. Barnhill was a great guy and a proud father.

Pat

July 10, 2019

I am very sorry for your loss. I hope your hearts are filled with loving memories and may you find comfort in knowing that God will bind up the broken-hearted and comfort those who mourn. Isa. 61:1,2

Dianne Clough

July 10, 2019

Sandra and family. I am so sorry for your loss.
I have known Wendell since I was 16 years old. I always loved hearing him sing and his sense of humor was awesome. He always made me laugh. His love for the Lord and others is an inspiration. Praying for all of you in the days ahead.

David

July 9, 2019

Wendell was one of the finest men I have ever known. His smile, his love of the Lord, his music, his wonderful sense of humor, his love of life, I could spend all day describing this amazing man. The angels are singing for joy while we grieve our loss.

Teka McLaurin

July 9, 2019

Tammy,sorry for the loss of your father. May the Lord guide you during this difficult time

Patsy Singleton

July 9, 2019

Sandra, what fun Wendell brought to all of us. He was a special man full of talent and my family and I will miss him. Gene loved playing with him and I know others did too.

Ellen Thompson

July 9, 2019

Sandra, We are praying for you and the family. We loved Wendell so much. He never met a stranger, and kept us laughing every Wednesday night at choir practice. What a beautiful voice he had! Now he is singing with the angels in heaven! Love you! The Thompson and Kennedy Family

Sandy Parker

July 9, 2019

He will surely be missed. Oh what fun we all had listening to Wendell picking the guitar, and GT
sawing the fiddle . So many laughs. My condolences to the family.

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10

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Remount Baptist Church

1520 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC

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10

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Remount Baptist Church

1520 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC

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