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for William McCain
Mike LeFever
November 4, 2013
Jeanelle and family:
The service and memorial for Will was very poignant and a fitting testament to such a wonderful man. I will be one of many who will miss seeing him around the Statehouse. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you and Will.
Bob Kaylor
October 31, 2013
Jeanelle,
My thought's and prayers are with you and Will's family over your loss. I was only around Will a few times but could tell what a fine man he was and such a blessing for you. I missed his service and wish I had been there but I know you must have had a multitude of friends to help you through this difficult time. Cynthia also sends you her deepest condolence. Kaylor.
October 23, 2013
Jeanelle, learned today of Will's passing. My love and prayers are with you. Joyce Peters (Raleigh, NC)
susan Hoag
October 23, 2013
Jeanelle I just heard today of Will's passing. He was a wonderful man and a dear friend. My prayers and thoughts are with you. I was blessed to have known him.
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Sallie and Al Robinson
October 23, 2013
Jeanelle, Our deepest condolences for your loss.
Sallie and Al Robinson
October 23, 2013
Our deepest condolences.
Nancy Barnhill
October 22, 2013
I will miss Will.....Jeanelle...my thoughts and prayers are with you!
Carlton and Sue Jackson
October 22, 2013
Jeanelle,
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kathleen Burns
October 22, 2013
Jeanelle, when I heard on Sunday morning at First Pres. that Will had passed away, I was shocked and saddened. I began working as a page in the General Assembly, when your husband was a Representative. I was always struck by his kindness and his professionalism amid the chaos. He continued to always be a light among the darkness, as I would run into him around the State House. I continue to work there, but now in the Senate Bill Room. I pray your memories and faith comfort you as you grieve the passing of such an exceptional man. My prayers are with you. God's peace.
Mike Rowe
October 22, 2013
Rarely in life do we meet those precious few for whom integrity is simply a way of life. In all the years I knew and worked with Will, his honesty and impeccable preparation were just accepted as fact. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with Jeanelle and the family. God Bless.
Dan Cooper
October 22, 2013
Will and I became fast friends when I got elected to the SC House in 1991, and we have been friends ever since. He was a great guy who cared about his firends, and did all he could to find jobs for the Beasley staffers when the term expired. I will miss our running conversations of movie lines, song lyrics and general sarcastic comments about all things political. I will miss the competition of who can remind the other first that it's D Day and Pearl Harbor Day.
I will miss you Big Lug, but I will never forget you and I know we will see each other in that sweet by and by, and you beat me there. You have a new body and there is no more pain. To Jeanelle, Charlie and Mimi, our prayers are with you, and may God Bless and keep you in the palm of His Hand
Jon Simonson
October 22, 2013
To Charlie and Mimi - I am very saddened to learn of Will's passing. I will always have such great memories of our times at UNC and the PiKA house. Will was as loyal a friend anyone could have. You two are in my thoughts.
Jon and Debi Simonson
Zan Tyler
October 22, 2013
Dear Jeanelle,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that we continue to pray for you that the God of mercy will comfort you and strengthen you, as you were such a strength to Will all these years.
With love,
Zan Tyler
Yanik and Jeff Ralston
October 21, 2013
Jeanelle, words cannot express how sad I am to hear the passing of Will. Just know that you and your family are very close to my heart, thoughts and prayers
Tad Legler
October 21, 2013
To Charlie, Mary, and the entire family,
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Tad Legler & Adrienne Davis
October 21, 2013
Jeanelle I was so sad to hear of Will's passing. I treasure the years we worked together under Governor Campbell. He was a great friend, we shared alot of laughs and he will remembered with admiration. It was a blessing and honor to know him. You and all of his loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love to you.
October 21, 2013
Will was a super guy we were blessed to know him in Orangeburg . May God's peace be with you all. You are in our prayers. Linda Azevedo and family
Linda Azevedo
October 21, 2013
My family and I knew Will in Orangburg and we are so sorry he past away our sympathy goes are you and your family.
Linda Azevedo and family.
David Oswald
October 21, 2013
Such a wonderful guy. He was a great service to our city Orangeburg as well as our state. Rest in Peace Will.
Melissa Thorpe
October 21, 2013
Jeanelle,
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I know that this is a most difficult time, but you have a loving God to help you through. What a pleasure to have found such wonderful people in not so wonderful circumstances. I am truly blessed to have met Will and you. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May God's love offer you great peace and comfort through this time and all of the days to come. Sincerely, Melissa Thorpe
Kelly Ammons Gillespie
October 21, 2013
Jeanelle-- I was so saddened when I heard of Will's death. The idea that his presence was gone from this earth made me weep...but then I started smiling just thinking about him smiling. He had a great smile! Will was the first person I spoke to when I learned I would be moving to South Carolina 17 years ago. Coming from the Governor's Office in Alabama, I was hoping to land a similar gig with Governor Beasley. Will did hire me and it was the best job I ever had--working with such a great group of energetic young people, all passionate about the same thing. I think the last time I saw Will was about four years ago at First Pres. He just raved about Dr. Ferguson and said you two "just didn't want to miss!" Praise the Lord for that. My greatest joy in the midst of sadness is knowing that Will is with the Lord. Please know that I am praying for you-- that the Lord will surround you with His peace and comfort.
John Bowen
October 21, 2013
Janelle:
Will was a great person and will be missed. It is a loss for all. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
John Bowen
October 21, 2013
Mimi, Charlie and Family.
I am so very sorry to hear about Will.
My thoughts and prayers go to his family.
Bennie Ann Jacobs, Lexington, SC
Walker Smith
October 21, 2013
Jeanelle, I am so sorry to hear about Will. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jo Anne Hill
October 21, 2013
Jeanelle -- Please know that you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories and the faith you shared bring comfort in knowing that someday you will be reunited again in the kingdom of Heaven. May the Lord bless you and keep you, and may He make His face shine upon you, and give you peace.
Tommy and Jo Anne (Wessinger) Hill
Rex Kneece
October 21, 2013
Jeanelle, I am so sorry for your loss. Will was a great guy and I always enjoyed working with him. I did not know he was so sick. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. God Bless!
Linda Zaepfel
October 21, 2013
Dear Jeanelle,
I didn't know Will but knowing you tells me volumes about the man who chose you for his loving life companion. Please know that I will continue to pray for you and the family as now is just as difficult as the battle with cancer because you are doing this one without him. But thanks be to God you will have your Heavenly Husband to lean on and whisper your innermost thoughts. May He be your source of strength and comfort and may you experience the peace that passes all understanding. With love,
Mackey Tarrant
October 21, 2013
Dear Mimi and Family,
Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Mackey Tarrant
October 21, 2013
May God's grace and peace be a constant source of comfort to you as you go through this time of sorrow.
Love in Christ,
Patty Mellen
October 21, 2013
Dearest Jeanelle, Our hearts are full of love for you and all of Will's family in the loss of one so dear and special. We can only imagine what the two of you have been going through these recent months. May the love of your parents, family and friends help in this transition without Will.
Kathy Finger
October 21, 2013
Jeanelle, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. May happy memories be yours forever, and love bring you peace.
Eddie Twilley
October 21, 2013
Jeanelle,
When I joined Westvaco, I was told to "look up Will McCain. He has some kind of relationship to the Luke family." I did look him up and it developed into a friendship that I will always value. He was a great man and great friend. I will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and the family. Eddie Twilley
Kathy Randall
October 21, 2013
Janelle:
Thinking about you and sending prayers of healing and peace to you and your family. Will was an exceptional man. And, he touched many lives. Love, Kathy Randall
Debra Duncan
October 21, 2013
Will shall be greatly missed. He was a true gentleman and I will miss his sense of humor. His passing is a great loss to all of us who knew him and to the State of South Carolina.
The Staff of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home
October 21, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
October 21, 2013
Ginger Stewart Ryall, friend from Orangeburg
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