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Paul Yantis Obituary

Dr. Paul Lester Yantis, III Mt. Pleasant - Dr. Paul Lester Yantis III, 67, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Shirley Milstead Yantis, lost his battle with Multiple Myeloma on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. His memorial service will be held Saturday, September 30, 2017 in the St. Andrews Historic Church, 440 Whilden Street, Mt. Pleasant at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the J. HENRY STUHR, INC. MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC. Paul was born August 7, 1950 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, son of the late Paul Lester Yantis, Jr. and Patricia Lindsey. He grew up in Decatur, GA, where he was an Eagle Scout. Paul graduated from Presbyterian College where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity and Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Yantis did his residency in Internal Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina and served as a Lt. Commander in the US Navy Medical Corps, stationed in Charleston. He became a Gastroenterologist and founded Lowcountry Gastroenterology. Paul served as Chairman of Credentials Committee of East Cooper Regional Medical Center and Roper North Hospital. He was Chief of Medicine at Roper North Hospital and East Cooper Regional Medical Center. He served as the Medical Director of Christian Medical Clinic, Mt. Pleasant, SC. Paul loved spending time with his family and friends at his mountain cabin and was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Jonathan Yantis of Charleston, SC, Philip Yantis of Mt. Pleasant, SC; step-son, Bradley (Tracy) Richardson of Galesville, MD; step-daughter, Kimberly (David) McLawhorn of Wando, SC; sister, Laurie Schnaubelt of Beaufort, SC; two granddaughters, Lucy Richardson, Ruby Richardson; grandson, Miles McLawhorn; two nieces, Patricia Flores and Kelly Schnaubelt; one nephew Kevin Schnaubelt, Jr. Memorials may be made to International Myeloma Foundation, 12650 Riverside Drive, Suite 206, North Hollywood, CA 91607-3421 and The Christian Medical Clinic at St. Andrews Church, 440 Whilden Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC, 29464. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 27 to Sep. 28, 2017.

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Wayne Thompson

October 4, 2017

Our condolences to Paul 's family. From one Sigma Nu brother to another,
Rest In Peace Paul.
Wayne Thompson

Brenda Vickery

October 2, 2017

So sorry for your loss

Alice Turner (McLean)

September 30, 2017

You left way too soon my friend! I lost touch with you after I left roper in 2001. I remember the conversations we had about credentialing and about Baker. You were always on the side of the patient and that has stuck with me through the years. I was sadden when I read you have left this world but I know you are in another chapter of your life and I hope you know the impact you made on so many people. Bless your family as they go through not having you to hug but may they be comforted you are with god. Thanks for being in my life.

September 30, 2017

I was so sorry to hear Paul had passed away.
Sending heartfelt condolences to the family.
Donna Brown

Dianne Etheredge

September 30, 2017

I am so sorry for everyone's loss, Dr. Yantis touched so many lives throughout his life. I was his patient for at least 20 years and he was such a wonderful doctor. I loved his sense of humor and his great bed side manor. I missed him when he retired, but I was happy for him to. I will always miss the kind and caring way he had. God Bless his family and all who loved him.

Tom Macdonald

September 30, 2017

I count knowing and working with Paul as one of the most special blessings in my life. Paul was highly skilled in his medical practice, but more importantly to me was the sincere compassion he had for his patients, family, and friends. He was a mentor to me in medicine and life.

Riddell Perry

September 29, 2017

Dr. Yantis was a great medical person with such a great bedside manner. I always enjoyed seeing him and appreciated his professionalism. I know he will be missed by many. May his family be at peace knowing he is in a better place. May the peace of the lord be with all of you.

John and Shirley Kratz

September 29, 2017

Jonathan and Philip, we are so very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We have such great memories of him and you boys playing, camping , and swimming with our boys. We pray that your memories of him will comfort you. He was so proud of you!

Ruth Padgett, RN

September 29, 2017

So many fond memories of working with Paul from our days at the County Hospital, Baker/ Roper North and Roper/St. Francis. He was a very special man and a true physician. My love and deepest sympathy to all. Rest eternal grant him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him.

Michael Haschker

September 29, 2017

Please accept my family's sincerest condolences and sympathy for the loss of your beloved family member Paul Lester Yantis. We hope that your family finds peace and strength in these difficult times.

Michael and Andrea Haschker

Jim Douglas

September 29, 2017

Paul and I were fraternity brothers at Presbyterian College. Paul was a fine person , respected, loved and admired. My sympathy to the family

Richard Painter

September 28, 2017

Paul, You will be missed as a college roommate, fraternity brother and good friend.
Dick Painter

Jennifer Sons

September 28, 2017

Thinking of you all during this time. We will greatly miss Dr. Yantis.

Stacy Robinson

September 28, 2017

My thoughts and prayers for with the entire family.

Becky Kerr

September 28, 2017

I'm so so sad to hear this news. My deepest sympathy for your loss. He will be so missed. God bless and comfort you. Becky Kerr

Rebecca Brewer

September 28, 2017

My sincere condolences on the loss of Dr. Yantis to his beloved wife and family. Dr. Yantis was an extraordinary man and there many people in the community who will mourn his passing. I will always remember Dr. Yantis when he came to the LCHO office and we would always talk Georgia Bulldog talk as long as we could! It was always truly a pleasure speaking to him and caring for him throughout the years. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family.

Sharon Bachman Mikola

September 28, 2017

I'm so very sad about sweet Dr. Yantis passing. I will pray for strength and peace for you Shirley and the family.
With Deep Love and Admiration,
Sharon Bachman Mikola and family.

Emmie Lindner

September 28, 2017

I was so sad to hear about Dr. Paul Yantis. He was a good man and a good doctor. He will be missed.

Madeleine McBroom

September 28, 2017

I am deeply saddened by Paul's death. We were childhood friends and neighbors. I rode to high school with him during my junior year, and we had many laughs along the way. He was a funny and very smart guy.

Troy and Brenda Capps

September 28, 2017

Dear Shirley and Family...this is such sad news to hear. sending our love, thoughts and prayers to all. I will never forget the days and hours spent learning so much about GI from this wonderful physician. Not only a physician, co-worker but a friend. He gave so much of his talents and knowledge to all. Please know that all are in our prayers, God got a special person and he will be missed.

September 28, 2017

I'm sorry for everyone's loss. Paul is a good man. I will miss him.

Paul Yantis

September 28, 2017

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