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Saied Ameen Obituary

Saied Ameen CAMDEN, SC - Dr. Saied Ameen, 85, died peacefully at home on September 22, 2012. A memorial service honoring his life will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Bethesda Presbyterian Church in Camden, SC. Longtime friend and pastor, Dr. William F. "Chip" Summers, Jr. will conduct. Visitation will immediately follow the service in John Knox Hall. "Sy" was born September 6, 1927 in Winnsboro, SC, son of John and Maggie Sanders Ameen. He graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Pharmacy in 1947 and served in the U.S. Navy as a pharmacist aboard the aircraft carriers U.S.S. Essex and U.S.S. Valley Forge, between 1944 and 1950. He completed Medical School in 1957 and practiced General Medicine in his hometown of Great Falls for ten years before returning to MUSC in Charleston to specialize in Radiology, which he practiced at Kershaw County Medical Center until he retired in 1988. He then shared his love of medicine with others as an Associate Professor at U.S.C. School of Medicine from 1988 to 1990. He was a lifelong avid golfer, fisherman, and Gamecock fan. He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Lois Rusznak Ameen, a son, Dr. Michael (Pam) Ameen of Newburyport, MA, daughters Sharon (Creig) Guinn of Lugoff, Mary Kay (Joe) Blalock of Camden, and Ann (Joey) Dedman of Blythewood; grandchildren Paige and Rachel Ameen, Maggie, Jeter, Lydia and Shelby Guinn, and Seth (Leane) and Matthew (Kayla) Blalock; sisters, Mary Monsen and Margaret Cooper, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by brothers John and William Robert "Bobby" Ameen, sister Helen Cleaver, niece Sandy Cleaver and nephew William Robert "Billy" Ameen. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 502 DeKalb Street, Camden, SC or to their charity of choice. Expressions of sympathy for the Ameen family may be left at www.southcarolinacremation.com Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 22 to Sep. 23, 2012.

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Rhonda Campbell-Hensley

September 30, 2012

My memories of Dr. Ameen during his time in Great Falls was that of a kind, caring and compassionate man who made everyone feel important. No doubt he was called to his profession. He moved away when I was a child but I always thought of him as my favorite doctor growing up. Thoughts and prayers for your family.

Henry Wilmore

September 24, 2012

Dr. Ameen was a woderful doctor in the Great Falls Community. My prayers are with the family.

Melonie Nelson

September 23, 2012

I am heart broken to hear of your father's passing. I know how very much you loved him!. I hope you know my prayers are with you all.

Deborah Higgins Shine

September 23, 2012

Not only our doctor but great family friend. The Higgins family appreciates your love and kindness. Prayers and blessings for your family. Your visits to Mom and support during her illness will never be forgotten.

Laura Meyer

September 23, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God give you strength and comfort to get through this. Lots of Love

Roxanne Williams

September 23, 2012

The name Sy Ameen did not mean doctor as much as it meant help. My parents, Tal and Leighmons Williams thought the world of him. I only remember his kindness.
Rest now...and I hope the family finds comfort in his sweet memory.

Donna Medlin-Denton

September 23, 2012

Dr. Ameen was more than a doctor, to many he was also a family friend. He visited our mother in Lancaster several times when he was in town, after she had had several strokes. He was a kind man.

September 23, 2012

Dr. Ameen was always one of my favorite of Daddy's friends. My heart and prayers go out to all of you.
With Love,
Sara Davis-Hayman

September 23, 2012

In Deepest Sympathy
Mr. & Mrs. Charles C. Talton (Betty Campbells daughter)

Robbie Branham

September 23, 2012

What a great guy!!! I'll miss him.

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