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William Ronald "Billy" Detyens

1940 - 2023

William Ronald "Billy" Detyens obituary, 1940-2023, Charleston, SC

BORN

1940

DIED

2023

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J. Henry Stuhr Mount Pleasant Chapel

1494 Mathis Ferry Road

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

William Detyens Obituary

William "Billy" Ronald Detyens VANCE, SC - William "Billy" Ronald Detyens, 82, of Vance, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, January 31, 2023. His Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel. Billy was born March 29, 1940 in Charleston, South Carolina, son of the late William James Detyens and the late Florence Mood Detyens. Those who loved him will remember the way he enjoyed boating, fishing, and living in the lowcountry. He is survived by three sons, William "Billy" Detyens, Jr. of Mount Pleasant, SC, George Avinger Detyens of Sullivans Island, SC, Tony Detyens of Charleston, SC; seven grandchildren, Katrina Watson (James), Catherine Phillips (Remington), George Detyens, Jr., William R. Detyens, III, Rutledge A. Detyens, Jr., Amanda Detyens, Elliott Marvin; three great-granddaughters, Marie Watson, Clare Watson, Scarlett Phillips; two great-grandsons, James Watson, Jr., Johnson Phillips; sister, Margaret Lamb of Georgetown, SC; and brother, William James Detyens, II of Cainhoy. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Beverly W. Detyens, father, William James Detyens, mother, Florence Detyens, and daughter, Tracy Marvin. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605, www.shrinerschildrens.org. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 1 to Feb. 2, 2023.

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Eleanor Detyens Rountree McDowell Richards

January 24, 2025

I´m sorry my father passed away and the family members that knew I existed didn´t let me know. I pray that my father will rest in peace.Love Always, Ellen

Sister Stella Maris Craven

February 8, 2023

My deepest sympathy to the Detyens family on the loss of your father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather. May he rest in peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ray Costello

February 6, 2023

We are saddened by the loss of a very fine man . Our Pop Raymond Costello was very fond of Mr Detyens as they worked together for many years. Fondly the Costello family of NJ

gary irvine

February 3, 2023

Billy and I met each other as teen agers on the isle palms back in the 1950's. We had many good times there.

William Ackerman, Sr

February 2, 2023

Very sorry for your loss, he was a guy that enjoyed life and his family.

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