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William VanVlake Obituary

William Henry VanVlake, II "Hank" ANDREWS, SC - Mr. William Henry "Hank" VanVlake II, 32, died April 30, 2009 as a result of an auto accident. Mr. VanVlake was born on August 17, 1976 in Georgetown, to William Henry VanVlake and Sheri Reeves Coker. Hank served in the United States Marine Corp. as a Corporal for four years. He was with the Aviation Ordinance. Hank was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing and was a chairman of Good Ole Days Festival. He also volunteered at the Habitat of Humanity. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Moore VanVlake of Andrews, SC; two daughters Hannah Alexis, and Haylee Michelle VanVlake also of Andrews, SC. His mother, Mrs. Sheri Reeves (James M.) Coker of Andrews, SC; his father William H. "Billy" VanVlake of Georgetown, SC; one sister Catherine (Bradley) Player of Andrews, SC; one brother, Richard Lee (Dr. Adrienne) VanVlake of Scranton, SC; four nephews and one neice. Hank was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Richard Lee and Alice Katherine VanVlake, maternal grandmother, Catherine Fore Gainer , and a cousin Jason Jennings Thames. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at the Ringel Heights Baptist Church in Georgetown, SC with Pastor Chris Giles officiating with burial to follow in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Saturday May 2, 2009 a Grahams Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. GRAHAM FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guest book and send private condolences to the family at www.grahamfuneralhome.org. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on May 2, 2009.

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Kevin Moore

May 8, 2009

My sister, Lisa, introduced me to Hank back in 1998 in Jacksonville, NC and from that point on we were the best of friends. Over the years i came to greatly respect him for being a genuinely good and caring person. I will never forget all the good times we had. Hank will always be like a brother to me. Our family is here anytime you need us Lisa.

Audrey Crosby

May 6, 2009

Sherri and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hank was a wonderful, warm, and handsome young man. I will always remember that beautiful smile..If I can do anything pls give me a call.

May 4, 2009

Dear Mr. "Billy" VanVlake:
Here at Lyons Prosthetics and Orthotics we are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Alex and Staff

Harvey and Dorcas Adams

May 4, 2009

Lisa, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls. Hank and Eric had many good times together while in USMC and after. We will always remember the shine in his eyes and his beauitful smile.

Eric Adams

May 3, 2009

Hank, you will always be my best friend. We have shared so many great times together and I will cherish them forever. Tracey and I will miss you so much. Until we meet again my friend. Semper Fi!!

Kathy Baxley

May 3, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Rene' Parks

May 3, 2009

Hank was a great person. Jeff and I really enjoyed him in the youth group at Trinity Methodist Church in Andrews. I recently saw him again at the DMV in Myrtle Beach(his company cleans there). He was still just as sweet as ever. My thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family. Love to all, Rene' Parks (Wildes)

Philip Alford

May 2, 2009

Sheri, We are still in total disbelief to hear about Hank. You and your family are in our prayers and please if there is anything we can do, please let us know.

Philip and Linda Alford

Johnny & Kathy Blake

May 2, 2009

Sheri, We were so sorry to hear of Hank's accident. Please know that our thoughts are with you at this time.

Steve Herb

May 2, 2009

I was so sadden to hear the news. Much prayers are going out right now.

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