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William Amerson Obituary

AMERSON, William William Bill Amerson, age 57, of Ladson SC, a carman with C.S.X. Railroad died Wednesday, November 30th 2005 at his residence. Bill was born on August 30, 1948 in Charleston SC to James B. Amerson and Ethel Mitchum Amerson. He was a Trident Technical College graduate and a US Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Wilma Hurst Amerson of 32 years; two sons: William Harold Amerson and James Edward Amerson and his wife Tracy and two grandchildren, Holly and Sarah; sister: Patricia Hill and her husband Charles and their two children, Burt and Danielle; brother: Thomas Amerson and his wife Francis and their two children, Becky and Matt. Also, Bill is survived by his loving mother Ethel. The family has requested a private service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society in the name of Bill Amerson. McAlister-Smith Downtown Chapel, 150 Wentworth Street Charleston SC 29401 is serving the family with funeral arrangements. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Dec. 2, 2005.

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Rick Doniphan

December 28, 2005

I express my condolences for your loss. If there is anything you need, feel free to ask.

harriet and michael farr

December 6, 2005

Dear Mrs. Amerson, Billy and family,

We are deeply saddened to hear the news. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers.

Love,

Harriet and Michael Farr

Fulton Mitchum & Family

December 4, 2005

Dear Pat & Charles; Aunt Ethel; Tommy & Francis; Wilma, Bill and Jim & Tracy, and Ms. Ethel......

Please know that our heart is saddened at word of Bill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We pray that you will be given the strength to endure this very difficult time. With much love,

Fulton & Nancy (Travis and Josh)

Susan Hill

December 3, 2005

Tommy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, and I hope that you will find peace with your brothers passing. With deepest sympathy,

Richard Doniphan, Jr.

December 3, 2005

My heart and condolences go out to you and your family at this time. I

Glenn&Dianne Hughes

December 3, 2005

We are very sorry for your loss and you are all in our prayers.

Bootie & Hazel Doniphan

December 2, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

God Bless!

Jim and Charlene Gibson

December 2, 2005

Wilma and Family,

We are so sorry for your loss.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bill will always be fondly

remembered.

With deepest sympathy,

Charlene and Jim Gibson

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