William Ravenell Jr.

Mr. William “Stub” Ravenell, Jr., the son of the late William Ravenell, Sr. and Susie Abraham Ravenell was born October 20, 1920 in Holly Hill, South Carolina.  He entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his residence.

He was reared and educated in the public schools of Holly Hill, South Carolina.  At an early age, he joined Friendship A.M.E. Church.  Later in life, he joined the Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church where he served faithfully until his health failed.

Father Ravenell served on the following organizations:  Trustee Board, Senior Choir and Male Chorus. He was also named “Father of the Church.”

Father Ravenell was employed as a Mechanic and he was also a Farmer.  He enjoyed watching game shows such as “Let’s Make A Deal” and “The Price Is Right.”  He also enjoyed “The Young and The Restless.”

On June 22, 1943 he was united in holy matrimony to Ms. Miley Smalls.  This union was blessed with five children.  His wife, Miley, son, Clarence, grandson, Clarence B., and brothers, Robert, Enoch and Leroy preceded him in death.

Father Ravenell leaves to cherish his precious memories, son, Nathaniel (Betty) Ravenell of Holly Hill, South Carolina; three daughters, Dorothy Williams of Miami, Florida; Beatrice R. Hilliard of Holly Hill, South Carolina and Carolyn Ravenell of the home. Ten grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.  One brother-in-law, Johnnie B. Smalls of Holly Hill, South Carolina; Caregivers, Present/Past – Mrs. Rosa M. Starks of Eutawville, South Carolina,  Mrs. Queen Moody of Santee, South Carolina, Ms. Rebecca Washington of Eutawville, South Carolina, Mrs. Barbara Watson Fogle of Holly Hill, South Carolina, and the Late Ms. Ellen Stewart of Santee, South Carolina; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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