David Michael "Mike" Dantzler

David Michael "Mike" Dantzler obituary, West Columbia, SC

David Michael "Mike" Dantzler

David Dantzler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by South Carolina Cremation Society - West Columbia on Apr. 9, 2025.

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It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of David Michael "Mike" Dantzler.
Mike was born on February 17, 1968 and passed on April 2, 2025, leaving behind his mother, Dianne Rogers Dantzler, his sister, Andrea Dantzler St. John, his niece, Kathryn Brianne St. John, and his partner, Christie Maloy along with numerous friends and colleagues. Mike was predeceased by his father, David Carl Dantzler.
Mike was passionate about computers, and it was this passion that helped to shape his career through companies such as Hitachi, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, and for the last several years at Moncrief Army Health Clinic as an IT specialist focusing on radiology.
Visitation for Mike will be Saturday April 12, 2025, from 10 am until 11:00 am at Christian Life Church located at 2700 Bush River Rd, Columbia SC 29210 in the Brown Chapel. The celebration of life to follow immediately after the visitation at 11am.
If you would like to donate in his memory, please do so at Christian Life Church.
Mike will be missed by all those whose lives he has impacted. The family appreciates all condolences.

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