Lawrence Risher

RISHER, Lawrence Lawrence Wesley Risher, 61 of Hanahan, husband of Joy Margaret Runey Risher, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 24, 2005 at his residence. Mr. Risher was born in Charleston on Thursday, March 25, 1943, to Alfred Lofton and Mary Wallace Jackson Risher. He was a graduate of St. Andrews High School and Trident Technical College. Mr. Risher was a retired Electrician with the Charleston Naval Shipyard and also retired from Lowe's. He honorably served our country in the National Guard for over twenty years. Mr. Risher was a member of the Elk's Lodge of Summerville. He is survived by his loving wife, Joy Runey Risher of Hanahan, a son, Lawrence Wesley Risher, of Pasadena, CA, a daughter, Christine Marie Risher von Kolnitz of Mt. Pleasant, a son, James Russell Risher of Scottsdale, AZ, a brother, Alfred Lofton Risher, Jr. of Ridgeville, a sister, Rebecca Joyce Risher of Charleston, two grandsons, Michael Wesley Risher and Daniel Lawrence Risher both of Pasadena, CA, an aunt, Alma Simpson of Charleston, a brother-in-law, James B. Runey, Jr. of Charleston, a sister-in-law, Ellen R. McClellan of Hanahan, brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Mary R. Helms of Goose Creek, a brother-in-law, Richard R. Runey of Charleston, a sister-in-law, Donna M. Runey of North Charleston and also surviving Mr. Risher are six nephews and four nieces. Friends may visit with the Risher family on Thursday evening between the hours of 5:00pm and 7:00pm at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home 1620 Savannah Hwy. The Rosary will be recited at 5:30pm. The family and friends of Mr. and Mrs.Lawrence Wesley Risher are invited to attend his Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30am Friday, January 28, 2005, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mr. Risher's name to the American Heart Assoc. / American Stroke Assoc., Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, PO Box 5216 Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216 or to the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Building Fund, 5 St. Teresa Dr. Charleston, SC 29407. Arrangements are by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.