Charles "Pug" Dufort Ravenel

WILL MISS HOM

Pug was one of the finest people I have ever met. I was so sorry to learn of his death.

Joseph L. Gorman, Sr., Bishop England, 1957.

Dear Ravenel Family,
As the son of another member of Harvard's Varsity Club Athletic Hall of Fame, my father and I thrilled to Charlie's exploits throughout his career at Harvard. Charlie embodied my father's ideal of the "scholar athlete" and was one of my first heroes. I have always remembered him and will continue.
I was excited to learn that Charlie was the cousin of one of my East Woods School classmates and friends, "Bucky" Weekes.
Please accept my sincere condolences and the knowledge that your posting has caused my reviewing Charlie's later life which was so full and interesting.

Gifted athlete, leader,spark plug, river boat gambler,--then,as now--Charlie made us proud to be his teammates. His toughness and desire on the gridiron were matched by his charm, class and humanity as an individual and friend. Like his family and loved ones, his teammates are saddened by Charlie's death, but we share your gratitude that he was such a gift to our lives.
With prayers for your strength and for Charlie's Eternal peace.
Paul Kirk, Harvard '60

Susu,

So sorry to learn of Pug's passing. My deepest symapthy to you and all of the family.

Arthur

My thoughts are with Pug's family and friends. He was one of the nicest people I have known. I ran his Aiken office for Governor through the primary then joined the staff in Columbia. We remained in contact until I settled in Canada. After that when connecting by chance whether in New Hampshire or Washington it was as though having seen each other just the week before instead of after the years that had passed. Thinking of Pug now brings back a memory I will share while smiling at the thought. At my son's graduation ceremony in Mt. Pleasant, all who gathered were asked to hold applause until after the last diploma. We sat quietly for each graduate until Montgomery Paul Ellington started across the stage. Pug clapped.

I was not able to come to Church to day
But I just want to tell you how sorry i have been learning
Pug's death
He was a great man and was so nice to us when we move to Charleston.
He will be greatly missed
My prayers and thoughts are with you

Pug and I were friends, classmates and teammates at Bishop England High School..The last time I saw him we had a nice visit and talked about the football and basketball games weplayed.
we recalled our fellow teammates and coaches and the good times we had. So sorry to read about his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family .

Sorry for your family's loss. Pug stayed with my family overnight at EHS in Virginia in the late 50's on his way to university. I rode the train with him back to Va a few times on vacations from boarding school. Such a nice person, always. I saw a harvard / yale game on TV- maybe his senior year. RIP, COUSIN ♥

The Rev. David Williams and Linda Williams send their love and condolences and will miss our dear friend and parishioner. Our sincere sympathy to SuSu, the light of his life.

My thoughts & prayers are with your family.
I have many wonderful memories of Pug.
When courting my sister(Eleanor Hope Moore) he was the perfect gentleman. My Father, DR. Bob Hope, once mentioned to her" be careful, not many men can be as nice & genteel as Pug".
GOD bless.

I had the great pleasure of playing football with Charlie at Harvard and have very fond memories of those days. My deepest sympathies to his family on his passing.
Warren Huff ('59)

Pug made a difference and we salute his many achievement. Warm condolences to his loving family, Charleston will not be the same without this notable man and his many charms.

At dheis De go raibh a anam dilis. (may his sweet soul be at God's right hand)

There was no one quite like Pug. The moment you met him, he became a trusted friend. His warmth of personality, indomitable character, and wealth of knowledge elevated the mindset of those around him. His enthusiasm for life was infectious. Just the name 'Pug' conjured up the essence of the Biblical David out to confront the next Goliath. There was no mountain too high and no cause too distant. And yet he stopped his life to initiate institutions that were founded to help others. We cannot memorialize him sufficiently because his wide life may never be fully contemplated for its profound breadth and depth.

Dear Ravenel family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of "Pug." While you may not know me personally, I knew Charles "Pug" Ravenel in the prime of his life and his vision for South Carolina and his country were truly remarkable. I volunteered in York County for his campaign for Governor in the Summer of 1974 and I have never met someone politically with the understanding that "Pug" had for the needs of his state other than perhaps former Governor Dick Riley. Four years later I had the opportunity to work as a field representative for the campaign for the U. S. Senate. Riding with "Pug" in the various counties covered by the campaign gave me the chance to fully recognize the brilliance of this remarkable man. These encounters changed my life in so many profound ways. Years later when I called "Pug" just to give my regards he remembered me immediately and we had a great conversation as if we had seen each other quite frequently.

The demands of life have kept me from staying in touch, and I was deeply saddened to learn of "Pug's" death. Please know all of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. South Carolina lost a gifted son whose presence touched so many lives. The legacy of Charles Ravenel is one of service and caring and Charleston and the state of South Carolina are better from his contributions.

Risher R. Fairey
Columbia, South Carolina

In 1980, true to form Pug introduced this New Englander to Charleston by offering me an office for my fledgling private investment bank within Capital South space on Meeting Street. He also introduced my services to other Charleston businessmen. We dreamed of joining forces to develop a combined effort in forming strategic combinations. Unfortunately that effort never came to pass as he had other items to attend to. I always admired his courage, business acumen and energy and will hold dear forever our friendship. I regret his passing. My prayers are for his family to now find some peace.
Lee Vancini

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Ravenel. May the God of all comfort give you comfort during this difficult time.