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William Ravenel Obituary

Ravenel, William BillBill Ravenel, age 89, of Orlando, FL passed away on October 23, 2015 Bill was the son of William F. and Eleanor Ravenel of Charleston, SC. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty Sue; daughter and son-in-law Renee & Jeff Blanton of Orlando, FL; son and daughter-in-law Ted & Susie Ravenel of Monticello, GA; grandchildren Kitty & Alan Bird of Austin, TX; Will Blanton of Orlando, FL; Ashley & Paul Nordstrom and Adam & Jessica Ravenel of Monticello, GA; great grandchildren Wyatt, Reagan & Riley Nordstrom. He built his home on Lake Conway, served as a Belle Isle City Councilman, and built the fountain in Orlando's Lake Eola.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel from Oct. 27 to Nov. 1, 2015.

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Mack weathers

November 6, 2015

Bill Ravenel taught me to be a man. He holds the highest place of honor in my heart. I will love him forever. The Ravenel Family was always my second home. Sometimes my first. Love you Sue. Blessings.
Mack Weathers

John Tart

November 3, 2015

To The Ravenel Family , So Sorry for your loss, Cherish your memories , hold them close to your heart till we all meet again in the Heavens above. Mr. Ravenel kept us all employed in the summers, the pay was great back then. Mrs. Ravenel , I still remember the Halloween party's you had for all of us children , bobbing for apples etc.......Those were Good Times for us all , thanks for the memories. May God Bless You All, John Tart

L

October 30, 2015

I'm very sorry for your loss.The fountain at Lake eola is enjoyed by so many.During difficult times like these the true God can keep comforting you as a mother comforts her son.Isaiah 66:13.

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