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Donald Exum Obituary

Donald James Exum MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Donald James Exum, 59, died Jan. 26, 2009. He was born Nov. 4, 1949, in Portsmouth, a son of Joan Levine Exum of Pawleys Island, S.C., and the late Joseph Lafayette Exum Jr. Survivors including his mother are one son, Michael R. Exum; two daughters, Jacqueline Hobgood and Meredith P. Exum; three brothers, David Exum, Joseph Exum III and James Exum; and two grandchildren. McMillan-Small Funeral Home in Myrtle Beach is handling the arrangements. An online guestbook is available at www.msfh.net.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 29, 2009.

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Betty Lavin

August 3, 2009

Brenda, Meredith & Michael,
I'm so sorry about Don. I know you loved him very much. But our hearts always hold the best memories. Always keep those closest to heart. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Betty Lavin & Family

March 25, 2009

We just heard Don had been called home and are completely taken back by this news. We are so sorry to hear this and wish to offer our deepest and warmest thoughts and prayers to Don's family.
Liz & Andrea

March 25, 2009

Meredith,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I apologize for being so late, I just heard about it through a friend at Wyndham. I worked with you and your dad, I was at Seawatch in Marketing. Don was a wonderful man full of life. He always looked out for me. That was just the way he was. I just can not believe it. Remember to always remember him smiling as that is what he would want.. Again, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Crystal Madden

Phil Tysinger

February 7, 2009

Sorry to hear about Don. He was a very good friend.

Ashley Weeks

February 1, 2009

Dear Meredith,
I was saddened to hear about the loss of your dad, Don. Trace the rainbow through the rain with your abundance of wonderful memories that you made together. They will lead you through the rain and warm your heart and help you smile. You're in my thoughts and prayers. With love,

Tracey Hayes

February 1, 2009

God Bless you all. I am so sorry for your loss.

Shannon Livingston Powell

January 30, 2009

Meredith & Family

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I loved seeing your dad at the bank years ago he always made me smile and laught. What great memories you all must have. My sister Mackenzie, called me Tuesday after she got the news. I know how lost you feel and dont understand what is going on, just remember God is always with you and let Him guide you through this horriable time and you will find your self smiling even when you never thought possible. Since the lost of our mother just a little more than a year ago I too, know how your heart is breaking and you and your family have and will be in my famlies prayers.

God bless you all.

mackenzie livingston

January 30, 2009

Meredith, Micheal and Jackie
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mike Long

January 30, 2009

May God Bless each of you during this difficult time.

Mike and Mary Lu Long

David Hetzel

January 30, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss Exum family. Although I cannot be there tonight due to my other job, know that I thought he was a great man and I will miss him very much. My prayers are with you.

John & Simone McDonald

January 30, 2009

to express our sincere sympathy to you and your family and to let you know we are thinking of you.
donnies cousin john

Jayne Lawson

January 30, 2009

My Dear Meredith,my prayers and many thoughts have been with you and your family during the loss of Don. You know how much I adored your Dad and there will be a big void at work without him. When someone mentions his name,a smile crosses my face. Love you,Jayne

Debbie Green

January 30, 2009

Meredith and Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Don will be greatly missed by so many in person, but never in thought. Your memories with him will live on forever.

Richard and Vickie Riddle

January 30, 2009

Jackie,Kelly and Boys, We are so sorry about your dad.We love you and you are in our prayers.

Jan Quinn

January 30, 2009

We all worked with Don during the Dibrell days and always enjoyed his company. He will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Eddie Lowery, Jan Quinn & Chris Lampley

Zeb Guy

January 29, 2009

Don was a great friend and will be missed. He left us way to soon. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Jeffrey (Slimbo) & Patricia Wisniewski

January 29, 2009

Joe & Jim:
Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Doris Williams

January 29, 2009

With thoughts of sympathy and prayers to help ease your pain at this difficult time. I know he will be missed.
I worked with Don on several real estate transactions over the years and enjoyed working with him.

Doris Williams
North Myrtle Beach City Council
Cherry Grove Ward

Jerry & Cynthia Roberts

January 29, 2009

Sorry for your loss our hearts go out for you

Stoney Anderson

January 29, 2009

I have known Don for many years, throughout both our careers. I will always remember him from our experiences in the Tobacco Industry. His abilities as a Tobacco Buyer were known throughout the business. Sorry he left us at such at such a young age.

Donald Mattox

January 29, 2009

To the entire Exum family, I am so very sad to know that Don is no longer going to be making us laugh and bringing his energy to every one he meets. I will have only the best memories of Don and the great times we shared through the years. I hope your memories of the good times will help sustain you through this difficult time. I, as will many, miss him. Take care EX.

Patricia Lovelace

January 29, 2009

We were very sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our hearts & prayers.
Sonny & Patricia Lovelace

Lindsey Thompson

January 29, 2009

Merideth,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. I pray that God will give you the strength and comfort you need to get through this. I know you are a strong young woman!! God will get you through this

Sid Grant

January 28, 2009

Our heart felt condolences to the family and friends of Don.

Sid & Shirley Grant

Chandler Oakes

January 28, 2009

Meredith & Family,
I'm so sorry about your loss. Mr. Exum was a good friend a great man! I've known Meredith and Mr.& Mrs. Exum since before I can remember.
I so sorry.

Jim Jones

January 28, 2009

I have been working with Don since July at Wyndham Vacation Resorts and always enjoyed his humor and laughter. My prayers are with the loved ones, family and friends who will miss him in the coming years
James 4:14

Frankie & Randy Ridenhour

January 28, 2009

Buffy and Michael,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. Don was a caring and loving father. He will certainly be missed by all.

Andrea Banks Keaton

January 28, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a sweet man to me and I will never forget him. He was kind to my daughter when she would stay with her Aunt & Uncle & she remembers him as Captain Don! God bless this family while you grieve.

Rev. Nels Ledwell

January 28, 2009

Hi Joe,
Please accept my condolences and our prayers for you in the loss of your brother. The family at St. Paul's Waccamaw would like to offer you their heartfelt sympathy and wish for you God's grace during this time.
Please let me know if I can be of any service to you.
C. Nels Ledwell, Pastor

Brana Williams

January 28, 2009

Joe - I am sorry to learn of the loss of your brother. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Denise & Frank Van Valkenburg

January 28, 2009

Dear Jacquie and Family, we are so sorry to hear about your father. We know that this is a very difficult time for all of you, but please know that you are in our thougths and prayers. Take care.

Debra Shortt

January 28, 2009

Dear Jacquie,
I am so very sorry about the loss of your father. While I have known you forever I only met your father a few times so I did not know him well but he must have been a wonderful man to have such a wonderful daughter. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lindsey Worley

January 28, 2009

Meredith and Family,

I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I was reminiscing about our younger days and thoughts of him brought a smile to my face. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. My heart goes out to you, and I have you very close in my thoughts and prayers.

Lindsey Worley

Jennifer Platt (First Citizens Bank)

January 28, 2009

To the Exum family
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nellie, Chuck, Chris, Mike, Charlie and Mark Floyd

January 28, 2009

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

J. Gordon Callaham

January 28, 2009

I hope The Lord will comfort you by putting a new song in your heart. Our family is thinking of you.

Elizabeth Bourne

January 28, 2009

Dear Meredith,
I was deeply saddened to learn of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan Kenny

January 28, 2009

Dear Exum Family,
Don was a very good friend of Sean's and our family and he will be missed very much. He was always thoughtful to our children and made Liam smile often. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time.
Sincerly,
The Kenny Family:
Sean, Susan, Liam, and Lucas

Jessica Sasser

January 28, 2009

Dear Joe,
I was very sorry to read this. My prayers to you and your family during this time.

Tammy King

January 28, 2009

Meredith,
I was in Florida when I got the call about your Dad. I was shocked, to say the least. He was a wonderful and I will miss him greatly. It isn't the same without Don at work. There is a void here at Wyndham. I am just glad to say that the last time I saw him, he was smiling and joking like normal. I am terribly sorry for your loss and you and your family are in my prayers.

SARAH AND CHUCK MEDCRAFT

January 28, 2009

DEAR MEREDITH. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

SINCERELY, YOUR FRIENDS

Sarah and Chuck Medcraft

January 28, 2009

Dear Meredith, our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Your friends,

Sue and Chris Tanner

January 28, 2009

Meredith, Michael, Jackie and Brenda,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We will never forget Don's kindness and graciousness as a neighbor and friend.

We love you all,
Sue, Chris and Ashley Tanner

Kimberly Karavan

January 28, 2009

Don's greatest joy always seemed to be in making his kids happy. I am so sorry for the family's loss. He will live on in the many hearts of people he knew, and when he is thought of, he will bring a smile.

Jimmy Page

January 27, 2009

I have known Don for several years, He and his family have always been fine outstanding people and set a great example for us all.He lived and experienced more in his life than many people twice his age.He will be missed greatly but lives on deep inside of the people that knew him best . He truely left us better than he found us. We love you !

Jimmy Page

January 27, 2009

Ive known Don for several years, He and his family have always been fine upstanding people and set a great example for us all.He lived and exspierienced more in his life than many people twice his age.He will be missed greatly but lives on deep inside of the people that knew him best . He truely left us better than he found us. We love you !

Paul Siddle

January 27, 2009

A dear and most loyal friend since 1974. Distance and career paths took us in different directions but he will always be remembered as a man who would do anything for his friend.

I offer my most heartfelt condolences to his mom, Jackie, Michael, Meredith and Brenda. God bless Don.

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